CBSE conducted the Class 10th Science exam today, March 2, 2024. The board exam was held for 3 hours from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Shivam Jadoun | March 2, 2024 | 05:52 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted its Class 10 Science exam today, March 2, 2024. The CBSE Class 10 science exam started in the morning shift at 10:30 am and concluded at 1:30 pm. Renowned coaching institutes have also released the CBSE Class 10 answer key and exam solution on their YouTube channels. Students can watch those unofficial answer keys to know the answers to the questions asked in the CBSE 10th science exam 2024.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted its Class 10 Science board exam at 10:30 am. The CBSE Class 10 science paper carries 100 marks. Out of which, the theory paper will carry 80 marks and the internal assessments and practicals will carry 20 marks in total.
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CBSE Class 10 Science theory question paper will comprise 5 sections including objective type questions, very short questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions and source-based/case-based units of assessments.
CBSE Class 10 Science exam 2024 carries 80 marks in total. The Class 10 Science paper is further divided into 5 sections.
Section | Marks |
---|---|
Objective type questions | 20 mark |
Very short questions | 12 marks |
Short answer type questions | 21 marks |
Long answer type questions | 15 marks |
Source-bases/ case-based units of assessment | 12 marks |
Total | 80 marks |
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CBSE Class 10 Science board theory exam carries 80 marks in total. The question paper consists of 5 sections that include objective type questions, very short questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions and source-based/ case-based units of assessment. Each section carries different marks weightage. There will be 1 mark to 5 marks questions in the CBSE Class 10 Science board exam 2024.
CBSE Class 10 science unofficial answer key has been released by renowned coaching institutes. Students can click here to check CBSE 10th class science answer key and exam solution.
Section | Marks |
Objective type questions | 20 mark |
Very short questions | 12 marks |
Short answer type questions | 21 marks |
Long answer type questions | 15 marks |
Source-bases/ case-based units of assessment | 12 marks |
Total | 80 marks |
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As per various teachers and students, the CBSE Class 10 science paper was well-balanced and easy. Students who prepared using NCERT books and sample paper can score good in the exam,
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CBSE Class 10th exams are being held from February 15 to March 13, 2024. Students appearing for the board exams must follow the exam guidelines and instructions given by the boards to avoid inconvenience during the exam.
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March 6, 2024 | Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied Art (Commercial Art) |
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March 9, 2024 | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
March 11, 2024 | National Cadet Corps (NCC) |
March 12, 2024 | Physical Education |
March 13, 2024 | Home Science |
March 14, 2024 | Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Sindhi, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic, Tibetan, French, German, Persian, Nepali, Limbo, Lepcha, Telugu Telangana, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo |
March 15, 2024 | Psychology |
March 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Marketing |
March 18, 2024 | Economics |
March 19, 2024 | Biology |
March 20, 2024 | Tourism, Air-conditioning & refrigeration, Salesmanship |
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March 22, 2024 | Political Science |
March 23, 2024 | Accountancy |
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March 27, 2024 | Business studies, Business administration |
March 28, 2024 | History |
March 30, 2024 | Sanskrit Core |
April 1, 2024 | Sociology |
April 2, 2024 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information technology |
Students will be appearing for the social science exam on March 7, 2024. They should be well prepared for the Class 10 social science exam, as it is one of the vast subjects of the syllabus.
As per various reports, the CBSE 10th science paper was well-balanced and moderate. It is expected that students can score good marks in the science paper.
The CBSE 10th science answer key will be released online through the official website of the board. Students can check the cbseacademic.nic.in the website to download the CBSE answer key PDF.
Students should abstain from spreading fake news regarding paper leaks or other matters.
The CBSE Class 10 science paper is concluded at 1:30 pm. Soon the students will share their reactions and feedback.
CBSE has conducted the Class 10 science paper today at 1:30 pm. Students are now waiting for the CBSE 10th science paper analysis.
After the completion of the Class 10 CBSE science paper, the analysis will be shared with the students. Various teachers share their thoughts and feedback on the exams.
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The CBSE 10th science answer key 2024 will be released on the official website, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can take the help of the CBSE science answer key to predict their probable score. The board will release the Class 10 science CBSE answer key in PDF format.
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The CBSE board has started the Class 10 science exam at 10:30 am. Soon after the conclusion of the paper, the CBSE 10th science paper analysis will be shared here.
Students are appearing for the science exam today, after this the next exam will be held on March 4, 2024 for home science and multi skill foundation course.
The CBSE 10th science exam will be conducted from 10:30 am, students will get the question paper at 10:15 am. Students should utilise these 15 minutes to read and understand the question paper.
Students appearing for the CBSE Class 10 science exam must carry their admit card to the examination centres. As without CBSE admit card, no student will be allowed to sit in the exam.
Marks | Grades | Points for Grades |
91-100 | A1 | 10 |
81-90 | A2 | 9 |
71-80 | B1 | 8 |
61-70 | B2 | 7 |
51-60 | C1 | 6 |
41-50 | C2 | 5 |
31-40 | D | 4 |
21-30 | E1 | - |
0-20 | E2 | - |
Students are required to obtain at least 33% marks in science to pass the subject.
CBSE Class 10 Science theory question paper will comprise 5 sections including objective type questions, very short questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions and source-based/case-based units of assessments.
The CBSE board will conduct 10th science exam today, students can check the CBSE Class 10 science analysis here. A detailed analysis based on students and teachers will be shared here, after the completion of the exam.
CBSE Class 10 science question paper will have 39 questions in 5 sections carrying a total of 80 marks.
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Unit-wise mark distribution for CBSE Class 10 science paper is given below.
Unit number | Unit | Marks |
1 | Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
2 | World of Living | 25 |
3 | Natural Phenomena | 12 |
4 | Effects of Current | 13 |
5 | Natural Resources | 05 |
Total | 80 | |
Internals | Internal assessment | 20 |
Grand total | 100 |
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 10 science paper today. The board exam 2024 will be held between 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The theory paper will be of 80 marks, while the internal evaluation will be of 20 marks.
Students require 33% in each subject and in aggregate to pass the CBSE Class 10 board exams 2024.
CBSE 2024 compartment exams is expected to be conducted in July 2024.
Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 Science exam 2024 should carry their admit card and school identity card on the exam day.
Candidates will have to carry their admit card to the exam centre on all exam days.
Appearing candidates will have to bring their own stationery to the exam centre.
Once the question paper is distributed, candidates should read the questions carefully before answering them.
Students can check the CBSE 10th Science pattern given below-
Section | Marks |
Objective type questions | 20 mark |
Very short questions | 12 marks |
Short answer type questions | 21 marks |
Long answer type questions | 15 marks |
Source-bases/ case-based units of assessment | 12 marks |
Total | 80 marks |
Students can visit the official website of CBSE to check sample papers and previous year question papers, cbse.nic.in.
CBSE Class 10 Science theory paper will have 5 sections including objective type questions, very short questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions and source-based/ case-based units of assessment.
CBSE board exams 2024 started on February 15. Class 10 exams will end on March 13 and Class 12 on April 2.
The CBSE Class 10 Science board exam will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
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7th March, 2024 | Thursday | Social Science |
Monday 11th March, 2024 | Monday | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
13th March 2024 | Wednesday | Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
CBSE Class 10 Exam Time Table Release Date | December 12, 2023 |
CBSE 10th Exam Start Date 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
CBSE 10th Last Exam Date 2024 | March 13, 2024 |
Practical CBSE 10th Exam Date (Winter-Bound Schools) | November 14 to December 14, 2023 |
The CBSE Class 10 calculation criteria says that no overall division/distinction/aggregate shall be awarded. If a Class 10 student has over five subjects, then to determine the best five subjects may be taken by the admitting institution or employer. The board does not calculate/declare/inform the percentage of marks. If the percentage of marks is required for higher education or in employment the calculation if any, may be done by admitting institution or employer.
Last year, the CBSE 10th date sheet 2023 was released on December 29, 2022. CBSE held its CBSE 10th board theory exams from February 15, 2023 to March 21, 2023, as well as its CBSE 10th practical exams from January 2, 2023 to February 14, 2023. The practical exams/project work/Internal assessment for all the schools affiliated with the CBSE board (except winter-bound schools) were held during the mentioned time frame.
The Class 10 science exam analysis will be available soon after the conclusion of the exam.
This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
The theory paper will be of 80 marks, while the internal evaluation will be of 20 marks. The full CBSE test pattern 2024 class 10 Science can be found in the table below.
Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks |
1 | Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
2 | World of Living | 25 |
3 | Natural Phenomena | 12 |
4 | Effects of Current | 13 |
5 | Natural Resources | 05 |
Total | 80 | |
Internal assessment | - | 20 |
Grand Total | 100 |
There are 5 sections in the CBSE Class 10 Science theory paper which include objective type questions, very short questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions and source-based/ case-based units of assessment.
The CBSE Class 10 Science board exam is scheduled for March 2, 2024, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The Home Science, Multi Skill Foundation course exam will be conducted on March 4, 2024.