CBSE Board Exam 2025 Live: Class 10 Science paper ends, paper analysis here

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Students with Dyscalculia are permitted to use calculators provided by the exam centre

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Stationery items such as textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, calculator, pen drive, log table (will be provided by centres), electronic pen, scanner, etc.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The science paper was moderate and well-balanced, with an overall difficulty level considered easy to average. It was designed to be accessible to a wide range of students, catering to varying levels of preparedness. The question paper consist of :

Section A: 16 MCQs + 4 Assertion-Reasoning (1 mark each)

Section B: 6 Short Answer (2 marks each)

Section C: 7 Short Answer (3 marks each)

Section D: 3 Long Answer (5 marks each)

Section E: 3 Case/Source-based Questions (4 marks each)

The paper was based on the NCERT curriculum, which helped students stay focused on the prescribed text and concepts. The structure of the paper ensured that both knowledge and application-based questions were included, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding effectively.

The paper tested the students’ conceptual understanding, critical thinking abilities, and their skill in articulating scientific concepts clearly and coherently. The first section of multiple-choice questions and assertion-reasoning questions was straightforward and mostly focused on recall and comprehension.

The short answer questions in Sections B and C required students to apply their knowledge and explain scientific principles in detail, while the long answer questions in Section D assessed deeper understanding and the ability to explain complex topics thoroughly. The case/source-based questions in Section E were well-structured and assessed the students' ability to analyze real-world situations and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. The inclusion of such questions aimed to test students’ ability to think critically and problem-solving.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Transparent pouch, geometry/pencil box, blue/royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel pen, scale, writing pad, eraser, analogue watch, transparent water bottle, metro card, bus pass and money.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: If you are a regular student, bring the admit card along with the school identity card. Private candidates have to bring the admit card and any government-issued photo identity proof.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live:

Class 10 CBSE students in Kharar, Mohali had mixed reactions to their science board exam, with some finding it easy while others battled with tricky application-based questions.

At Anee’s School in Kharar, students of Shaheed Babu Singh Public School, Kharar had come for the exam. Harleen Kaur, 15, Dera Bassi said, “The paper was moderate, I found the physics section a bit tricky but overall the paper was good. I struggled a bit with time management but managed to finish just in time."

Kritika, 16 from Sohali added, “The paper was easy for me as I was well prepared most of the questions were from the NCERT book, and I found it easy.”

Prabhjot Kaur, 15 from Landran shared, “It was moderate I finished on time but chemistry had some unexpected questions I found chemistry a bit tricky. If one had a clear understanding of concepts, the paper was not difficult.”

Neha, 15, from Kharar said,“ The biology section was simple and exam was moderate, I completed the paper within 2 hour I was prepared and paper was on my side. The overall structure of the paper was fair, and those who studied regularly would have managed well, previous year question papers really helped me a lot in today's paper.”

- Aarya Kumari, Mohali

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Overall the paper is balanced predominated with application based questions and high order thinking based questions. Section A is good mix of understanding and skill based MCQs. Section B comprises of 5 reasoning based questions. Section C is very analytical and requires critical thinking. Section D is designed to check conceptual knowledge. Section E is case study based comprising of questions which address the objectivity of the concepts like electric circuits, growth movement and metal and non metals.

A student Nikki was very positive as she found the paper in line with CBSE sample paper. She said that design of the questions in two papers was quite similar. Students also claimed that they found bio portion easier as compared to physics and chemistry.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live:

Ashwit Ratan, a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya Gomti Nagar who appeared for the examination at Red Rose Senior Secondary School said that the scientific terminologies in the biology section were a bit difficult to answer. "I forgot a few terminologies related to heredity after getting overwhelmed with the question paper. There were several chemical reactions asked in Chemistry portion but they were out of the NCERT book so, I was able to attempt it with ease while the case studies in the Physics portion gave a tough time," said Ratan.

Kumari Naysa, a student of Army Public School SP Marg who appeared for the examination at Kendriya Vidhyalaya, AMC centre had a similar opinion about the examination. "Even the reasoning-based questions were easy to solve and apart from them, numerical and chemical reactions were from the NCERT book. Overall, the paper was easy and I am satisfied with my attempt," said Naysa.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The Grade X Science board exam was a balanced question paper with easy-to-moderate difficulty.

The Section-A of the question paper consisted of Objective Type Questions with a balance of theory based questions. The last four questions of section A consisted of four Assertion and Reason Questions based on remembering and understanding of the concepts. No numerical questions were asked in this section.

The Section B of question paper was moderate in difficulty and more focussed on the theoretical aspect of the subject. The Section C of the question paper was a blend of both theoretical and case based questions. One or two questions were based on experimental aspect with moderate difficulty. The Section D consisted of theory based questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology with easy to moderate difficulty. Section E consisted of Competency Based Questions based on theoretical aspects of the subject. The question paper was easy and balanced.

The students who had already solved the CBSE sample papers, read NCERT books and done Exemplar Exercises will score well. In a nutshell, the students were satisfied with the level of the question paper.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The science paper was a blend of theoretical questions and case based questions. The difficulty level was more on the easier side and the paper consisted of more memory-based questions than experimental. The language of questions could easily be comprehended and the paper was structured in a way that could be completed on time, with adequate remaining time for revision - Vedanshi Tiwari, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The Class 10 Science board exam paper effectively assessed students' understanding through a well-balanced mix of competency-based and direct questions. The inclusion of application-based scenarios in various sections, particularly in the competency-focused questions, encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills, moving beyond rote memorization. The paper successfully minimized the emphasis on complex numerical calculations, allowing students to demonstrate their conceptual understanding of scientific principles. The division into five sections (A to E) provided a clear and organized structure, with a gradual increase in complexity from objective-type questions in Section A to detailed answer questions in Section E. The paper's overall design facilitated a comprehensive evaluation of student's knowledge and application of the syllabus, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts rather than mere formulaic recall. The inclusion of diagram-based questions also helped in assessing the visual understanding of students. The language used was clear and concise, ensuring accessibility for all students.

Overall the paper is quite attemptable and clear.

- Deepika Sharma, HoD Science at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The CBSE Class 10 Science paper concluded at 1:30 pm.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The exam is being held in a single shift, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

CBSE Class 10 Science paper analysis and students' reactions will be available after 1:30 pm, when the exam is over.

The CBSE Class 10 Science paper is underway. The exam will continue till 1:30 pm.

1. Stationery items such as textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, calculator, pen drive, log table (will be provided by centres), electronic pen, scanner, etc. Students with Dyscalculia can use calculators provided by the exam centre.
2. Communication devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, smartwatches, and cameras.
3. Wallets, goggles, handbags, pouches, etc. are not allowed. Similarly, any eatable items (opened or packed) food items are allowed as per rules for diabetic candidates.

Transparent pouch

Geometry/pencil box

Blue/royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel pen

Scale

Writing pad

Eraser

Analogue watch

Transparent water bottle

Metro card

Bus pass

Money.

Regular students: Admit card along with the school identity card.

Private candidates: Admit card and any government-issued photo identity proof.

For regular students: School uniforms

Private candidates: Light clothes.

Class 12 students will appear for the Typography and Computer Application paper today.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 board exam for the Science paper today, February 20, from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM.