CBSE Class 10 Science Board Papers 2024
The actual CBSE Class 10 Science board exam paper from 2024 — 5 sets, free PDF. Tap any set to open it.
What was tested in Science 2024
Chapter breakdown across the 5 classified 2024 sets (275 questions) — a guide to what this exam emphasised.
- Electricity31 questions11%
- Acids, Bases and Salts30 questions11%
- Life Processes28 questions10%
- Carbon and its Compounds26 questions9%
- Light - Reflection and Refraction25 questions9%
- How do Organisms Reproduce24 questions9%
- Chemical Reactions and Equations20 questions7%
- Heredity and Evolution17 questions6%
- Control and Coordination17 questions6%
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current17 questions6%
- The Human Eye and the Colourful World15 questions5%
- Our Environment15 questions5%
- Metals and Non-metals10 questions4%
Class 10 Science exam pattern (80 marks)
The theory paper carries 80 marks over 3 hours (39 questions, with internal choice in some). Section-wise structure:
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Total | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 1 | 20 | MCQ + Assertion–Reason |
| B | 6 | 2 | 12 | Very Short Answer |
| C | 7 | 3 | 21 | Short Answer |
| D | 3 | 5 | 15 | Long Answer |
| E | 3 | 4 | 12 | Case-study / source-based |
| Total | 39 | 80 | 3 hours |
Structure per the CBSE 2023-24 sample-paper design; question wording varies by set.
These are the real CBSE Class 10 Science board question papers for 2024. 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 Science 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 Science 2024 — FAQ
How many CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 question papers are there?
5 sets — CBSE issues the 2024 Science 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 Science 2024 board paper?
Yes — every set here is an actual 2024 board question paper issued by CBSE. None are sample or mock papers.
How should I use the 2024 Science 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 Science 2024?
Electricity (11%), Acids, Bases and Salts (11%), Life Processes (10%), Carbon and its Compounds (9%) led the 2024 Science paper — see the full chapter breakdown above.