CBSE Class 10 Exam 2026: Section-Wise Science & Social Science Rules
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• Updated on 12 Dec, 2025, 12:53 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a revised structure for Class 10 Science and Social Science exams 2026. Students must follow the section-wise answering format to avoid losing marks. The move aims to ensure better evaluation and reduce errors where answers are mixed across subjects. CBSE has clarified that all answers must be written in their respective sections. Any deviation will lead to non-evaluation of the answers. Schools have already integrated the new system into Pre-Board exams so students can practice before the final exams.
CBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2026
The Science paper will now be divided into three sections:
- Section A: Biology
- Section B: Chemistry
- Section C: Physics
Students must clearly mention the section before writing answers and strictly stay within the allocated space. Mixing answers across sections will result in marks being forfeited.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2026
The Social Science paper will include four sections:
- Section A: History
- Section B: Geography
- Section C: Political Science
- Section D: Economics
Answers must follow the same sequence as sections mentioned in the question paper. Incorrect placement of answers will not be corrected during verification or revaluation.
CBSE Sample Papers 2026: Practice for Accuracy
To help students adapt to the new pattern, CBSE has released sample question papers for both Science and Social Science on its official website. Practicing with these papers ensures students do not make structural mistakes and improves their chances of full marks.
CBSE Class 10 exams 2026 are scheduled from February 17 to March 10, 2026. Students must carefully follow the section-wise instructions while writing their answer sheets to avoid losing marks unnecessarily.
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