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CBSE Board Exam 2025 LIVE: Class 10 science paper leak claims ‘fake’; paper had ‘unexpected’ questions

Vikas Kumar Pandit | February 20, 2025 | 10:55 PM IST | 15 mins read

CBSE Class 10 science paper 2025 ends at 1:30 pm. Updates on question paper analysis, difficulty level, memory-based questions, candidate reactions, high-weightage topics.

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CBSE Class 10 board exams 2025 for science subject held today. (Representational Image: Wikimedia commons)
CBSE Class 10 board exams 2025 for science subject held today. (Representational Image: Wikimedia commons)

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded Class 10 science paper 2025 at 1:30 pm today. The board conducted the Class 10 board exam 2025 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. CBSE Class 10 science exam analysis, difficulty-level, students' reactions will be available soon.

Students must carry their CBSE admit card 2025 along with their school ID to appear for the Class 10 board exam. The CBSE Class 10 science theory exam will be conducted for a total of 80 marks, while the remaining 20 marks will be evaluated based on internal assessment. The board has not updated or made changes in the CBSE Class 10 board exam syllabus 2025.

The CBSE Class 10 board exam 2025 is scheduled to be held from February 15 to March 18. The exam on February 15 was conducted for English (Language and Literature) and English (Communicative). On February 17, exams were held for Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments), Gurung, Rai, Tamang, Sherpa, Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy, and Physical Activity Trainer.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: Exam pattern

Students can check the CBSE Class 10 science exam 2025 unit-wise marks distribution from the table below.

Units

Unit Name

Marks

I

Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour:
Chemical reactions, Acids, bases and salts, Metals and nonmetals, Carbon compounds

25

II

World of Living:
Life processes, Control and co-ordination in animals and plants, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution

25

III

Natural Phenomena:
Reflection of light by curved surfaces, Refraction of light by spherical lens, Functioning of a lens in human eye, Refraction of light through a prism, etc.

12

IV

Effects of Current:
Electric current, potential difference and electric current, Ohm’s law, Magnetic effects of current, Alternating current, Domestic electric circuits

13

V

Natural Resources:
Our Environment

05


Total

80

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: Passing marks

Students must score a minimum of 33% in each theory subject to qualify the Class 10 board exams. Additionally, they need at least 33% in practicals, projects, and internal assessments to pass. Overall, students must secure at least 33% in both theory and practical components combined to successfully clear the board exams.

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