CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted Class 10 Science exam today. The exam began at 10.30 am and concluded around 1.30 pm across various examination centres in the country. Over 25 lakh students are appearing for the examination this year.
In a major change introduced for the 2026 board exams, CBSE has revised the Science question paper pattern. For the first time, the Class 10 Science paper has been divided into three separate sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology - ensuring equal focus on all three core disciplines.
Students are being given an additional 15 minutes before the commencement of the examination to read the question paper carefully. This reading time allows candidates to understand the structure of the paper, analyse the questions, and plan their responses effectively before writing begins.
As per the new exam pattern, the Science theory paper is being conducted for 80 marks and consists of 39 compulsory questions. The paper is clearly divided into three sections: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each section includes a variety of question formats and difficulty levels, such as multiple-choice questions (MCQs), assertion-reasoning questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and case-based questions.
With the revised paper pattern being implemented today, the Class 10 Science examination marks an important development in the CBSE assessment system, aiming to strengthen conceptual clarity and comprehensive evaluation of students.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Exam entry gate to close at 10 am
The exam entry gate will close at 10 am. Students are advised to reach the exam centre by the prescribed time.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Two board exams for Class 10
From this year onwards, Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct two board examinations for Class 10 students. The first exam will be held in February-March 2026, while the second exam will begin on May 15, 2026, and will continue for 15 days. Students who pass the examination and meet the eligibility criteria will be given an opportunity to improve their scores. They can choose to reappear in any three subjects out of Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and languages to enhance their overall performance.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Passing criteria
To qualify for the CBSE board exams 2026, students must obtain a minimum of 33% in all subjects, including theory, practicals, and internal evaluations. They must earn at least a Grade in areas that entail a practical assessment and complete both the theory and practical components independently
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Check Last-Minute Section-Wise Tips From Educators
Ms. Ranjana Thapar, Science faculty at Satya School, Gurugram, has shared important instructions and section-wise tips For students:
Physics
- While solving numericals, write the formula first, substitute the values correctly, and mention proper units.
- Draw ray diagrams and electric circuits neatly using a pencil, with proper arrows and labels.
- Use the correct scale while plotting graphs.
Chemistry
- Practice balancing chemical equations and understand different types of reactions.
- Revise important chemical formulas and equations regularly.
Biology
- Diagrams and flowcharts carry separate marks.
- Ensure diagrams are neat, well-labeled, and relevant to the question.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: When will the exams conclude?
Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10 while Class 12 exams will end on April 10
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE:Toughest Chapters in Class 10 CBSE Science
1.Electricity (Physics) - Involves numerical problems, formulas, and conceptual understanding of current, voltage, and resistance.
2.Magnetic Effects of Electric Current (Physics) - Requires clarity of concepts like magnetic fields, electromagnets, and Fleming's rules.
3.Carbon and Its Compounds (Chemistry) - Includes chemical bonding, properties of carbon compounds, and reaction mechanisms, which can be tricky.
4.Life Processes (Biology) - Covers detailed functions of body systems such as respiration, digestion, and circulation, making it content-heavy.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: How many students are appearing this year In Class 10?
Around 25 lakh in Class 10 and 18.5 lakh in Class 12 across thousands of centres.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: What is new about Class 10 board rules?
From 2026, all students must appear in the first board exam. Direct entry to the second exam is not allowed.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Check Date And Time
The CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Board Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted today from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students must carry their admit cards to the examination centre without fail.
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Which exams are scheduled today?
Class 10 Science and Class 12 Beauty and & Wellness, Typography & Computer Application papers will be held today in a single shift.