CBSE Board Exam 2025 Live: Class 10 CS, IT, AI paper 'easy, straightforward'; difficulty level, answer key

CBSE Class 10 CS, IT, AI exam 2025 concluded at 1:30 pm. Updates on admit card, paper patterns, exam guidelines, marking scheme, passing marks, difficulty level, exam analysis and more.

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Vikas Kumar Pandit | March 18, 2025 | 05:35 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has ended the Class 10 computer applications (CS), information and technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) subject exams today at 1: 30 pm. As per the students, the CBSE CS, AI Class 10 exam was easy in nature. This marks the conclusion of the CBSE Class 10 board exams for the academic year 2024-25.

The CBSE Class 10th question paper for Computer Applications, IT, AI subject was given to students at 10:15 am. 15 minutes given to students for reading the paper.

The CBSE Class 10 computer applications, IT, AI exam will be conducted for 50 marks. The CBSE Class 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) exam was well-balanced and student-friendly. Many questions were directly from the CBSE sample paper and the AI handbook, making it easier for students who practiced them. Those who studied last year’s questions found the paper manageable. The question pattern closely followed the syllabus, ensuring no surprises. Practical and application-based questions were straightforward. Overall, students found the paper easy, and many expect high scores.CBSE 10th CS, IT, AI exam analysis 2025

Various coaching institutes and teachers will share their paper analysis, difficulty level based on students' review and the question paper. The CBSE Class 10 CS, IT, AI unofficial answer key and paper analysis will be provided here after the exam concludes.

CBSE Class 10 grading system 2025

CBSE uses a 9-point grading system to evaluate students' performance. The following table represents the grading scale:

Grades

Particulars

A-1

Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E*

*Essential Repeat

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CBSE Class 10 CS, IT, AI exam 2025 ended at 1:30 pm. Updates on admit card, paper patterns, exam guidelines, marking scheme, passing marks, difficulty level, exam analysis and more.

March 18, 2025 | 05:35 PM IST

Was CSBE Class 10 Maths tough?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam on March 10. As per the students, the CBSE Class 10 maths exam was well-balanced yet tricky. Overall, the CBSE Class 10 maths question paper was easy.

March 18, 2025 | 05:19 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Answer Key 2025

The CBSE Class 10 Computer Science , Information and Technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI) unofficial answer key will be provided soon after the exam concludes.

March 18, 2025 | 05:02 PM IST

Will Class 10 have boards in 2025?

Yes, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted the Class 10 board exams 2025 from February 15 to March 18. The exams were held in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm where students were also given 15 minutes as reading time.

March 18, 2025 | 04:59 PM IST

Is a 90% Class 10 board good?

Yes, a 90% score in the CBSE Class 10 board exam is considered to be a very good score.

March 18, 2025 | 04:36 PM IST

CBSE Result 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the Class 10 board exams today with Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence subject. Now, the CBSE will declare the Class 10 board exam results soon. As per the previous years trends, the board is expected to announce the CBSE Class 10 results in the month of May.


March 18, 2025 | 04:15 PM IST

CBSE result 2025 Class 10: Grading system

The CBSE Class 10 grading system for the exam is as follows.

Marks

Grades

Grade points

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

-

March 18, 2025 | 04:06 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 maths paper

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 maths paper on March 10. The exam was held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The CBSE Class 10 maths paper consisted of 38 questions which were divided among 5 sections. The CBSE Class 10 maths question paper carried a total of 80 marks. As per the students reaction, the CBSE Class 10 maths exam was well-balanced. Though, there were some tricky questions, the paper was easily doable in the given time.

March 18, 2025 | 04:01 PM IST

CBSE 10th result 2025 date sheet

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not announced the CBSE Class 10th result 2025 date sheet yet. However, as per previous years trends, the board is expected to announce the CBSE Class 10th result 2025 in the month of May.

March 18, 2025 | 03:57 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 board exams concludes today

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the Class 10 board exams today. The last day of the CBSE Class 10 board exam was held for computer science (CS), information and technology (IT), and artificial intelligence.

As per Reetu Pandy, IT Head at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, the CBSE Class 10 board exam for information technology subject was easy with simple and direct questions. She added by saying that students, who had practiced LibreOffice soft, found the paper easy to solve.

CBSE Class 10 board exams concludes today. (Representational image: Freepik)

March 18, 2025 | 03:27 PM IST

CBSE CS paper 2025 analysis

Komal Dhawan, Educator Computer Science, Shiv Nadar School Noida rated the paper moderate. "The exam was well-balanced, combining probing and clarifying questions that allowed students to apply their understanding effectively.

March 18, 2025 | 03:20 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 IT Exam 2025: Easy and manageable

Reetu Pandey, IT Head, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow rated CBSE IT exam was well-balanced with simple and direct questions. The recent shift from OpenOffice to LibreOffice was reflected effectively in the paper, maintaining a balanced approach. Students who practiced diligently found the paper easy to navigate.

March 18, 2025 | 03:08 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 AI analysis 2025

As per Shivansh, TGT AI, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow, the CBSE Class 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) exam was well-balanced and student-friendly. Many questions were directly from the CBSE sample paper and the AI handbook, making it easier for students who practiced them.

March 18, 2025 | 02:21 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 CS, IT, AI unofficial answer key

The CBSE Class 10 CS, IT, AI unofficial answer key and paper analysis will be provided here after the exam concludes.

March 18, 2025 | 01:58 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 CS paper analysis 2025

CBSE Class 10 CS concluded at 1:30 pm. The CBSE Class 10 CS paper analysis 2025 will be available soon, providing insights into the difficulty level, question trends, and student reactions.

March 18, 2025 | 01:40 PM IST

CBSE CS, IT paper 2025 ended

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has ended the Class 10 computer applications (CS), information and technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) subject exams today at 1: 30 pm.

March 18, 2025 | 01:31 PM IST

CBSE Computer Application section C questions

CBSE Computer Application Section C will contain 10 questions, and students will have to attempt 8.

March 18, 2025 | 01:20 PM IST

CBSE Computer Application Section B total questions

CBSE Computer Application Section B will also have 20 questions, out of which 16 will be required.

March 18, 2025 | 01:10 PM IST

CBSE Computer Application Exam 2025: Total questions in Section A

The CBSE Computer Application paper will have three sections: A, B, and C. Section A will include 20 questions, and students will need to attempt 16.

March 18, 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam: Grading system

The CBSE Class 10 grading system for the exam is as follows.

Marks

Grades

Grade points

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

-

March 18, 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Computer Application exam 2025 timings

As per exam timings, CBSE Class 10 Computer Application exam 2025 is being conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

March 18, 2025 | 11:48 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 computer application answer key 2025

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 computer application exam 2025 is begin held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm today. Once the exam ends, various coaching institutes will share CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 computer application answer key 2025 based on expert analysis and student reactions.

March 18, 2025 | 11:36 AM IST

CBSE AI Class 10 answer key 2025

CBSE Class 10 AI unofficial answer key 2025 and paper analysis will be provided by various coaching institutes after the exam concludes.

March 18, 2025 | 11:28 AM IST

CBSE Board exams twice a year

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.

March 18, 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 result 2025 dates announced?

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CBSE Class 10 computer applications total marks

The CBSE Class 10 computer applications, IT, AI exam will be conducted for 50 marks.

March 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM IST

CBSE Computer Application Paper 2025 begins

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has begin the Class 10 computer applications (CS), information and technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) subject exams today from 10: 30 am.

March 18, 2025 | 10:23 AM IST

CBSE Computer Application Paper 2025: Reading time

The CBSE Class 10th question paper for Computer Applications, IT, AI subject will be given to students at 10:15 am. 15 minutes will be given to students for reading the paper.

March 18, 2025 | 09:57 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: What to carry

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

March 18, 2025 | 09:32 AM IST

CBSE Board Exam 2025: Award for scribes

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.

March 18, 2025 | 09:13 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 grading system 2025

The following table represents the grading scale:

Grades

Particulars

A-1

Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E*

*Essential Repeat

March 18, 2025 | 08:30 AM IST

CBSE 10th CS exam 2025 end time

CBSE 10th CS, IT, AI exam will end at 1:30 pm.

March 18, 2025 | 08:13 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 computer applications total questions

The paper will have three sections: A, B, and C. Section A will include 20 questions, and students will need to attempt 16. Section B will also have 20 questions, out of which 16 will be required. Section C will contain 10 questions, and students will have to attempt 8.

March 18, 2025 | 07:51 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: Last exam today

CBSE Class 10 final board exam will be conducted today, March 18 for Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence subject.

March 18, 2025 | 07:43 AM IST

CBSE 10th board exam 2025 guidelines

  • 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

March 18, 2025 | 07:30 AM IST

CBSE CS Class 10th question paper

The CBSE Class 10th question paper for Computer Applications, IT, AI subject will be given to students at 10:15 am. 15 minutes will be given to students for reading the paper.

March 18, 2025 | 07:20 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 CS, AI, IT Exam 2025: Reporting time

Students will have to arrive before 10 am, as entry will not be permitted after that. CBSE Class 10 CS, AI, IT exam 2025 will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

March 18, 2025 | 07:11 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 CS exam 2025 timings

The CBSE Class 10 CS, AI, IT exam 2025 will be conducted in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

March 18, 2025 | 07:06 AM IST

CBSE Board Exam 2025: Class 10 computer, IT, AI papers today

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 computer applications, information technology, artificial intelligence papers 2025 today, March 18.