CBSE Class 10 Exams 2026 LIVE: Maths Paper Analysis & Exam Day Guide
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• Updated on 17 Feb, 2026, 5:01 PM, by Arman Kumar
The CBSE Class 10 Maths exam 2026 conducted on February 17 was of moderate difficulty, with competency-based and standard questions. Students and teachers praised the balanced paper structure, while exam day guidelines and the revised two-phase pattern ensure smooth conduct of the board exams.
New Delhi: The CBSE Class 10 board exams 2026 commenced on February 17, with the Mathematics paper conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students reported that the overall difficulty level was moderate, with questions based strictly on the syllabus and a mix of application-based and standard problems.The CBSE Class 10 2026 exams will continue until March 11, 2026, while practical exams were conducted earlier from January 1 to February 14.
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2026: Paper Analysis
- Topics Covered: Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Circles, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Statistics
- Paper Structure: Balanced between basic questions and competency-based problems
- Sections Overview:
- Highlights:
- 5-mark questions were mostly straightforward, except one tricky Circles problem
- 3-mark short-answer questions of moderate difficulty
- 2-mark questions were easy and direct
- MCQs were lengthy and required careful calculation
- Case study questions were direct and clear
Students found the paper familiar yet requiring critical thinking for application-based questions.
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026
CBSE Class 10 Exam Day Guidelines 2026
- Entry & Reporting: Exam halls open 45 minutes prior; students must be seated 30 minutes before start. Latecomers will not be allowed.
- Admit Card & ID: Carry original admit card; mandatory for entry.
- Stationery: Pens, pencils, erasers, rulers allowed; electronics prohibited.
- Seating & Conduct: Sit as per roll number; do not leave hall before completion.
- Dress Code: Follow school uniform guidelines; avoid metallic accessories.
- Integrity: Strict action for malpractice; follow invigilator instructions.
CBSE Class 10 2026: New Changes
- Exams conducted in two phases: Phase 1 (Feb–Mar), Phase 2 (May 15–June 1)
- Science & Social Science papers are sectioned, and students must answer accordingly
- Only answers in the designated sections will be evaluated
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