CBSE Board Exam Analysis 2025 Live: CBSE Class 10 maths paper 'easy' for most students; topics asked

No.  reports or speculation have emerged regarding the CBSE Class 10 maths paper leak 2025. Earlier, rumours about the CBSE 2025 paper leak were circulating on social media, but officials refuted the claims.

According to Latika Kapoor, subject matter expert at Seth MR Jaipuria Schools, the CBSE Class 10 Maths set 1 paper was 'well-structured'. As per Kapoor, the CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 assessed students' conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills through a variety of question formats.

According to Karan, TGT Mathematics at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, some students found the standard mathematics paper 'slightly lengthy' due to extensive calculations and a few challenging questions. "Overall, the paper was well-balanced. Yet again, the Mathematics exam underscored a timeless truth—consistent practice is the only path to mastery in one of the most vital subjects in the Grade 10 curriculum," said the subject expert.

Shaurya Jain, a student who appeared for the exam said that the CBSE Class 10 Maths paper 2025 was easier than the pre-boards and not lengthy. The CBSE Class 10 students could complete the paper comfortably within two hours and 20 minutes.

Karan, TGT Mathematics at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, said that the overall difficulty level of the CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 was 'highly satisfactory' for most students. According to the subject expert, both standard and basic versions of CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2025 were in line with students' expectations.

The marking scheme in CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 is explained below.

• Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) : carry 1 mark each.
• Very short answer questions: carries 2 marks each.
• Short answer questions: carries 3 marks each.
• Long answer questions: carries 5 marks each.
• Case-based questions: carries 4 marks each.

CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 was rated easy, while some students described it as 'average.'

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As of now, there are no reports or speculation about CBSE Class 10 maths paper leak 2025. Earlier, CBSE 2025 paper leak rumors were circulating on social media but officials refuted the claims.

Students found the CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 easy and expect to score around 60 to 70 marks.

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The CBSE Class 10 maths question paper 2025 had 38 questions. According to students, the CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 was easy.

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According to a student named Shrishti, section C was a bit tricky. Section A didn’t have theory-questions and candidates were required to solve all the questions. She is expecting 60-65 marks in the exam.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the Class 10 mathematics paper 2025 at 1:30 pm. Parents and guardians are waiting outside the exam hall for their children.

For the 2024-25 session also, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) decided to extend the relaxation for students to study mathematics in Class 11 even if they opted for mathematics basic in Class 10. The exemption was introduced after Covid-19 pandemic. According to the CBSE rules, only those students who studied mathematics standard in Class 10 are allowed to take mathematics in 11th.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 mathematics paper 2025 will conclude at 1:30 pm. The exam is being held for a duration of three hours and started from 10:30 am.

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CBSE Class 10 mathematics 2025 marking scheme:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to issue a letter of appreciation to scribes for helping the Children with Special Needs (CWSN) candidates in board exams 2025 being held currently. As a part of the decision, the board has asked centre superintendents and schools to update the data of scribes on the online portal.

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In a contrast to mutual reactions to the CBSE's announcement of holding board exams twice a year, a teacher told Careers360 that the exams should be held once only as the dual exams will overburden students, leaving them with less time to study and unable to take out time for co-curricular activities.

CBSE Class 10 maths paper analysis 2025 will be available soon. The exam is being held for basic and standard levels from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The CBSE Class 10 maths question paper comprises 38 questions carrying 80 marks.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has started the CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 today at 10:30 am. The exam will be conducted for a duration of three hours from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2025 will be held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm today. Once the exam ends, various coaching institutes will share CBSE Class 10 maths answer key 2025 based on expert analysis and student reactions. The question paper contains 38 questions and carries a total of 80 marks.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has closed the entry to the examination hall for CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2025 at 10 am. Students will be seated and given question paper next.

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While talking to Careers360, some students appearing for CBSE Class 10 maths paper 2025 today expressed a bit of weakness in and fear for topics such as surface area and triangle. While the examinees said they are fully prepared, and worked on formula-based questions, many are expecting marks between 50 and 60 in the 80-mark exam.

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As per CBSE passing marks 2025, students appearing for CBSE Class 10 mathematics paper 2025 are required to score at least 33 percent marks in the theory exam in order to clear the exam.

Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 board exams 2025 will be allowed to carry the following items only to the exam hall:

• CBSE admit card 2025
• School ID
• Stationary items

Students are advised to reach at least 30 minutes before the commencement of CBSE Class 10 board exam 2025.

CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2025 will be held for a total of 80 marks.

During CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2025, students will be given an additional 15 minutes to read the question paper and understand the questions.

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• Students must reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before exam.
• Do not carry any prohibited items in the examination hall, as it can lead to the cancellation of the exam
• Ensure carrying CBSE admit card 2025

As per CBSE 10th maths exam pattern 2025, the section-wise questions will be as follows:

• Section A has 20 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each.
• Section B has five Very Short Answer (VSA)-type questions of two marks each.
• Section C has six Short Answer (SA) type questions of three marks each
• Section D has four Long Answer (LA)-type questions of five marks each
• Section E has three case-based questions of four marks each

The topics and unit-wise marks in CBSE 10th maths exam 2025 are given below.

• Number systems - 60
• Algebra - 20
• Coordinate geometry - 06
• Geometry - 15
• Trigonometry - 12
• Mensuration - 10
• Statistics and probability - 11

The duration of CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2025 is three hours.

As per exam timings, CBSE Class 10 mathematics exam 2025 will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is going to conduct the CBSE Class 10 mathematics exam 2025 today, March 10.

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