CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Board Papers 2026
The actual CBSE Class 10 Mathematics board exam paper from 2026 — 5 sets, free PDF. Tap any set to open it.
What was tested in Mathematics 2026
Chapter breakdown across the 2 classified 2026 sets (97 questions) — a guide to what this exam emphasised.
- Introduction to Trigonometry12 questions12%
- Coordinate Geometry11 questions11%
- Triangles7 questions7%
- Circles7 questions7%
- Surface Areas and Volumes7 questions7%
- Statistics7 questions7%
- Probability7 questions7%
- Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables7 questions7%
- Polynomials6 questions6%
- Some Applications of Trigonometry6 questions6%
- Real Numbers5 questions5%
- Areas Related to Circles5 questions5%
- Quadratic Equations5 questions5%
- Arithmetic Progressions5 questions5%
Class 10 Mathematics exam pattern (80 marks)
The theory paper carries 80 marks over 3 hours (38 questions, with internal choice in some). Section-wise structure:
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Total | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 1 | 20 | MCQ + Assertion–Reason |
| B | 5 | 2 | 10 | Very Short Answer |
| C | 6 | 3 | 18 | Short Answer |
| D | 4 | 5 | 20 | Long Answer |
| E | 3 | 4 | 12 | Case-study / source-based |
| Total | 38 | 80 | 3 hours |
Structure per the CBSE 2023-24 sample-paper design; question wording varies by set.
These are the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics board question papers for 2026. CBSE runs each exam in several sets across regions — same syllabus, difficulty and marking scheme. Solve under timed conditions, then check answers against the NCERT textbook and NCERT Solutions.
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How to use these papers
- 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the Mathematics questions from a chapter you have just finished.
- 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
- 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
- 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 — FAQ
How many CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 question papers are there?
5 sets — CBSE issues the 2026 Mathematics exam in several sets across regions, all on the same syllabus and marking scheme. Each is a free PDF.
Is this the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 board paper?
Yes — every set here is an actual 2026 board question paper issued by CBSE. None are sample or mock papers.
How should I use the 2026 Mathematics paper?
Solve a full set in one sitting under the real time limit, then check each answer against the NCERT textbook. Comparing sets shows how CBSE varies the same syllabus across regions.
Which chapters were most tested in Mathematics 2026?
Introduction to Trigonometry (12%), Coordinate Geometry (11%), Triangles (7%), Circles (7%) led the 2026 Mathematics paper — see the full chapter breakdown above.