CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 — Set 3
Open Question Paper PDFReads in your browser→This is the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics board exam question paper for 2026, Set 3. CBSE issues several sets of each paper across regions; this is one of them. Practise it under timed conditions, then check your answers.
Paper at a glance
- Board
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
- Class
- 10
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Year
- 2026
- Set
- Set 3
- Max marks
- 80 (theory)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Questions
- 38 (Sections A–E)
- Type
- Question paper (previous-year board exam)
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.
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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 paper — FAQ
Is this the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 board exam paper?
Yes — it is the actual 2026 board question paper, Set 3, issued by CBSE. It is not a sample or mock paper.
How many marks is the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper and how long is it?
The theory paper is 80 marks over 3 hours — 38 questions across five sections (A–E), from MCQs to case-study questions.
How should I use this previous-year paper?
Solve the whole paper in one sitting under the real time limit, then check each answer against the textbook. Working through several years' sets builds familiarity with how CBSE frames Mathematics questions.
Where can I find more CBSE Class 10 Mathematics papers?
Every Class 10 Mathematics set and year is on the Class 10 Mathematics board papers page, each a free PDF.