CBSE class 10 board exams concluded on March 21, 2023, with Mathematics paper. Around 21,86,940 students appeared for the CBSE 10th board exams this year. The 2023 question papers for all subjects are also now available. Students can expect their CBSE class 10 results in May 2023.
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CBSE class 10 Mathematics exam was held for both Standard and Basic papers. The exam was held for a total of 80 marks. As per the initial response from the students, the paper was average to moderately difficult. There were more application-based questions and fewer direct questions. The paper was also lengthy as per some students. Students can download the Mathematics question papers below.
Mathematics Standard Question Paper 2023
The Mathematics Standard question papers 2023 links are as follows:
| Paper/Subject | Date | Paper Code | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 30/1/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 30/1/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 30/2/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 30/2/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 30/2/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 30/4/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 30/1/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 30/3/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 30/3/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 30/3/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 30/4/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 30/4/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 30/5/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 30/5/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Standard | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 30/5/3 | Check Here |
Mathematics Basic Question Paper 2023
Download the Mathematics Basic question papers 2023 from the below table:
| Paper/Subject | Date | Paper Code | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 430/4/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 430/1/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 430/1/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 430/1/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 430/2/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 430/2/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 430/2/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 430/3/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 430/3/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 430/3/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 430/4/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 430/4/3 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 1- 430/5/1 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 2- 430/5/2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics Basic | March 21, 2023 | Set 3- 430/5/3 | Check Here |
CBSE Class 10 Hindi Question Paper 2023
CBSE class 10 Hindi exam was held on March 17, 2023. The exam was conducted for both Hindi Course A and Hindi Course B. Students found the Hindi paper easy but lengthy. The table below contains the CBSE class 10 question papers 2023 links for the Hindi paper.
Class 10 Hindi A Question Paper 2023
Hindi paper A was divided into two sections – A and B. The total number of questions were 17. Section A had objective-type questions, while section B contained subjective questions. The set-wise links for the Hindi A paper are provided below:
| Paper/Subject | Date | Paper Code | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 3/4/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 3/4/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 3/4/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 3/5/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 3/1/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 3/1/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 3/1/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 3/2/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 3/2/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 3/2/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 3/3/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 3/3/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 3/3/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 3/5/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi A | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 3/5/2 | Check Here |
CBSE Class 10 Hindi B Question Paper 2023
Hindi paper B contained a total of 18 questions. The paper had two sections – section A had objective questions and section B had subjective questions. Students can download the Hindi B question papers 2023 from the below table:
| Paper/Subject | Date | Paper Code | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 4/1/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 4/1/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 4/1/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 4/2/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 4/2/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 4/2/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 4/3/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 4/3/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 4/3/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 4/4/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 4/4/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 4/4/3 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 1- 4/5/1 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 2- 4/5/2 | Check Here |
| Hindi B | March 17, 2023 | Set 3- 4/5/3 | Check Here |
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CBSE Class 10 Exams 2023: Highlights
The highlights of the CBSE class 10 exams 2023 are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | CBSE Class 10 Exams 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Governed By | Central Government |
| Number of Subjects | Five |
| Exam Frequency | Annually (Once a Year) |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
CBSE Class 10 Exams 2023: Important Dates
Check the important dates for class 10th board exams from the below table:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2023 | December 29, 2022 |
| CBSE Class 10 Admit Card 2023 | February 7, 2023 |
| CBSE Class 10 Exam Dates 2023 | February 15 – March 21, 2023 |
| CBSE Class 10 Result 2023 | May 2023 (Tentative) |
| Class 10 Compartment Exams 2023 | July 2023 (Tentative) |
| Class 10 Compartment Exam Result | August 2023 (Tentative) |
CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2023
CBSE will release the application form for Single Girl Child Scholarship in October 2023, tentatively. Students will be able to fill and submit the application form online at cbse.gov.in. Candidates who want to apply for renewal can do the same by filling out a renewal application form. The scholarship can be renewed for a period of one year only on successful completion of class 11 and the student must have secured 50% or more marks in class 11.
The eligibility criteria to apply for CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2023 are as follows:
- Female candidates with 60% or above marks in CBSE class 10 who are studying in class 11/12 in any CBSE-affiliated school are eligible to apply.
- The student must be the only child of her parents.
- During the academic year, those students whose tuition fee is not more than Rs. 1,500 per month, will be eligible for CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2023.
CBSE 10th Registration 2023
CBSE 10th registration forms are released for both regular and private candidates on the official website. Students who are appearing with regular candidature are required to submit their forms to the respective schools. Private candidates are required to fill and submit the CBSE class 10 registration form online on the official website i.e. cbse.gov.in.
- The registration process is mandatory for all the students appearing for the board exams.
- Students who will be registering after the last date will have to pay a late fee as a penalty.
CBSE 10th Private Candidate Eligibility 2023
Candidates can register themselves with private candidature if they meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below:
- Candidates who were declared Essential Repeat in the previous year.
- Candidates who were declared fail in the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
- Pass out candidates who wish to appear for improving their performance in one or more subjects.
- Pass out candidates who wish to appear in an additional subject.
- Women candidate who is a bonafide resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and has attained the age for appearing in Class X.
- Physically handicapped candidates who are a bonafide resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and has attained the age for appearing in Class X on producing reasonable evidence of having difficulty attending normal institutions.
How to Fill CBSE 10th Online Application for Private Candidates?
In order to fill the application form online, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official site of CBSE Board – cbse.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the link that says “Submission of Online Examination Form by Private Candidates for Examinations – 2023”.
Step 3: Click on the relevant section and fill out the application form.
Step 4: Upload a recent colored photo of high quality.
Step 5: Pay application fees through digital mode.
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2023
CBSE class 10 theory exams began on February 15 and will be held till March 21, 2023. Students can check the complete schedule below:
| Exam Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2023 | Painting, Gurung, Rai, Tamang, Sherpa, Thai |
| February 16, 2023 | Retail, Security, Automotive, Introduction to Financial Markets, Beauty & Wellness, Agriculture, Food Production, Front Office Operation, Banking & Insurance, Marketing & Sales, Health Care, Apparel, Multi-Media, Physical Activity Trainer, Data Science |
| February 17, 2023 | Hindustani Music (Vocal), Hindustani Music (Melodic Instruments), Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments), Elements of Book Keeping & Accountancy |
| February 20, 2023 | Arabic, Russian, Persian, Tibetan, Lepcha, Persian, Nepali, Limboo, German, French, Carnatic Music (Melodic Instruments), Carnatic Music (Vocal), Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) |
| February 24, 2023 | Urdu Course – A, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Urdu Course – B |
| February 27, 2023 | English (Language and Literature) |
| March 1, 2023 | Punjabi, Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada |
| March 2, 2023 | National Cadet Corps, Telugu – Telangana, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu |
| March 4, 2023 | Science |
| March 6, 2023 | Home Science, Multi Skill Foundation Course |
| March 9, 2023 | Elements of Business |
| March 11, 2023 | Sanskrit |
| March 13, 2023 | Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
| March 15, 2023 | Social Science |
| March 17, 2023 | Hindi Course A, Hindi Course B |
| March 21, 2023 | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
CBSE Class 10 Admit Card 2023
The admit card for the class 10 board exams has been released on February 7, 2023. The admit card was released on the official website, cbse.gov.in. Schools could download the admit card from the website and students need to collect it from the school. It is mandatory for students to carry their admit card to the exam center.
How to Download CBSE Class 10 Admit Card?
The steps to be followed to download the class 10 admit card from the official website are mentioned below:
- Go to the official website cbse.gov.in.
- Click on ‘Pariksha Sangam’ option.
- Now go to the ‘Pre Exam Activities’ tab under the ‘Schools’ option.
- Under this, click on the option ‘Admit Card, Centre Material for Main Exam 2023’.
- Log in with the required details i.e., user ID and password.
- Download and take a printout of the CBSE 10th admit card.
CBSE Class 10 Result 2023
CBSE 10th result for the final board exams will be released tentatively in May 2023. In 2022, the results for term 2 exams were declared on July 22 as the exams were conducted late. CBSE releases class 10 results through online mode on its official website.
Steps to Check CBSE 10th Result 2023
Students can check CBSE class 10 results through official website of the board by following the below steps:
- Visit the official result website of CBSE at cbseresults.nic.in.
- Click on the link of ‘CBSE Class 10 Result 2023’.
- Enter the required details like roll number, school number, date of birth and admit card ID.
- Now click on the ‘submit’ button.
- CBSE 10th result will be displayed on the screen.
- Click on the download button to save the result.
CBSE 10th Result 2023 Marking Scheme
For the year 2023, each theory exam of CBSE class 10 will be conducted for a total of 80 marks. The remaining 20 marks will be allotted to the practicals and internal assessments conducted by the schools.
- The passing marks are 33% in each subject as well as in aggregate.
- The passing marks will be calculated on the basis of marks secured together in written and practical exam or assessments.
- Since only one exam will be held in 2023, there will no term-wise marks division.
CBSE Class 10 Revaluation Process
Students who want to get their answer sheets revaluated/rechecked can apply for the same after the CBSE class 10 results are announced. The expected schedule of revaluation process of 2023 is tabulated below:
| Application Category | Start Date (Tentative) | Last Date (Tentative) | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification of Marks | June 2023 | June 2023 | Rs. 500 per subject |
| Obtaining Photocopy of Answer Sheets | July 2023 | July 2023 | Rs. 500 per subject |
| Revaluation | July 2023 | July 2023 | Rs. 100 per question |
CBSE Class 10 Assessment Guidelines 2022-23
CBSE has released important guidelines and details regarding class 10 marking scheme and pattern which are as follows:
- Promotion Guidelines of CBSE Class 10 2023: CBSE Board has declared a set of guidelines for promotion to class 11 that the schools need to follow. The guidelines are as follows:
- CBSE has asked schools to refrain from streaming and let the students decide which all subjects to study based on their choice irrespective of Arts, Science, Commerce.
- Students can continue with Mathematics in class 11 as long as they had the subject in class 10 as well.
- Students are permitted to continue with class 11 even if they fail in class 10 board examinations.
- Students failing to qualify in class 10 board exam will have to sit for a compartment exam and it will have an objective paper.
- Schools will be conducting compartment exam, hence decision lies on the school to decide whether it will be in online/offline mode based on the situation.
- Exam Assessment Procedure for 2023: Assessment for promotion of students will be done on the basis of prescribed guidelines mandated by the board. 40% will be competency-based questions which include MCQs, case-based questions, source-based integrated questions, etc. 20% will be allotted for objective type questions and the remaining 50% for short or long questions depending on the set guidelines.
- Increase in Internal Choices in the Question Paper: The number of questions has been increased in CBSE question paper. There will be 33% of internal choice in all the sections of the question paper for all subjects. Now the students will have more options on which question to answer, to choose from.
- Introduction of Objective Type Questions: CBSE officials have now introduced objective-type questions in all subjects in CBSE class 10th examinations. Now there will be 25% MCQs in each question paper for each subject, which means that out of the 80 marks assigned to theory paper of a subject, 20 marks will be assigned to objective type questions. Subjective questions will carry the remaining 60 marks. There will be a total of 6 types of objective type questions:
- Multiple Response
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the blanks
- Right and Wrong
- Assertion
- Matchmaking
- Change of Pattern for Internal Assessment: Internal Assessment will be of 10 marks. Distribution of marks will be under the new pattern for the internal assessment.
CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2022-23
CBSE class 10 syllabus for the year 2022-23 can be downloaded from the official website of the board. For the 2023 exams, the syllabus is not divided into two terms, however, 30% reduction in the syllabus is still continued. Students can also check the CBSE 10th syllabus of all the subjects from the table given below:
CBSE 10th Board Exam 2023: Compulsory and Vocational Subjects
The list of compulsory and vocational subjects for class 10 is given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Subjects | Subject 1: Language 1 (Hindi Course A or Hindi Course B or English Language & Literature) Subject 2: Language 2 (Any one language from Language Group other than Language-1) Subject 3: Mathematics (Standard) or Mathematics (Basic) Subject 4: Science Subject 5: Social Science |
| Vocational Subjects | Subject 1: Any one Vocational (Skill) Subject Subject 2: Any one from Academic Electives or 3rd Language from Language Group other than Language 1 & Language 2 (already selected as main subjects) |
CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2022-23
Students can check the topic-wise marks weightage for each subject from the tables given below:
| SCIENCE | |
|---|---|
| Units | Marks |
| Chemical Substances: Nature & Behaviour | 25 |
| World of Living | 25 |
| Natural Phenomena | 12 |
| Effects of Current | 13 |
| Natural Resources | 05 |
| Total | 80 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE | |
|---|---|
| Units | Marks |
| India and the Contemporary World – II | 20 |
| Contemporary India – II | 20 |
| Democratic Politics – II | 20 |
| Understanding Economic Development | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
| MATHEMATICS | |
|---|---|
| Units | Marks |
| Number System | 06 |
| Algebra | 20 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 06 |
| Geometry | 15 |
| Trigonometry | 12 |
| Mensuration | 10 |
| Statistics and Probability | 11 |
| Total | 80 |
CBSE 10th Improvement Exams 2023
Candidates who are not satisfied with their marks can apply for improvement exams. The syllabus for the improvement exam will be the same as that of the regular exam. Usually, the application for the improvement exam begins soon after the declaration of the CBSE 10th result. In order to apply for the improvement exam, the following eligibility criteria are required:
- Improvement exam 2023 can be taken by candidates who passed the 2021 or 2020 CBSE board exam.
- More than one subject can be chosen by candidates for improvement.
- The application fee will depend on the number of subjects chosen.
- Candidates with a compartment in any subject are not eligible.
- Among the regular and improvement exam, the higher score will be considered for the final result.
- The result will be released after 3 weeks from the date of examination.
CBSE Class 10 Compartment Exams 2023
CBSE will conduct compartment exams for candidates who fail in board exams in July 2023, tentatively. In 2022, the compartment exams for class 10 were conducted from August 23 to August 29, 2022.
- The duration of the compartment exam will be of 2 hours i.e. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Candidates will be given extra 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
- The syllabus of the compartment exam will be based on the CBSE class 10 syllabus.
- Schools can download the admit card for compartment exams from the pariksha sangam portal in the ‘Pre-Exam Activities’ section.
Steps to Download Compartment Exam Date Sheet
Students can download the complete date sheet for compartment exams from the official website by following the below steps:
- Go to the official website cbse.gov.in.
- Now click on the main website tab. The homepage of CBSE will open up.
- Under the section Latest@CBSE, click on the link ‘Date Sheet for Compartment Examination – July 2023 Class X’.
- Once you click the link, the PDF of class 10 date sheet for compartment exams will open up.
- Download the PDF file.
CBSE 10th Sample Papers 2023-24
CBSE has released the sample papers for the academic session 2023-24. Sample papers provide an idea about the exam pattern and type of questions for the final exams. Students can refer to the sample papers provided below for the main subjects:
| Subject | Sample Question Paper |
|---|---|
| Science | Download Here |
| English (Language & Literature) | Download Here |
| Hindi A | Download Here |
| Hindi B | Download Here |
| Mathematics Basic | Download Here |
| Mathematics Standard | Download Here |
CBSE 10th Exams 2023: Important Guidelines
The important guidelines about class 10 board exams are provided below:
- CBSE class 10 board exams will include case-based, situation-based, open-ended short-answer type, and long-answer-type questions.
- Each exam will be conducted for a duration of three hours.
- Students should carry their CBSE 10th admit card to the examination hall. Without it, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- All the students shall report to the exam venue 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam to avoid the last-minute hassle.
- Use of advanced data analytics, CCTV, and external observers/flying squads has been appointed to detect unfair means during examinations at centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will CBSE class 10 date sheet 2023 be released?
Ans. CBSE class 10 date sheet has been released on December 29, 2022.
Ques. Will the CBSE 10th result 2023 be accessed online?
Ans. Yes, class 10 results will be available on the official website cbseresults.nic.in.
Ques. When will the CBSE class 10 board exam 2023 be conducted?
Ans. CBSE class 10 board exams will be conducted from February 15 to March 21, 2023.
Ques. How many subjects are there in class 10?
Ans. There are five compulsory subjects including English in class 10 and two vocational papers. It is mandatory to pass in all the exams.
Ques. Will the syllabus be divided into two terms for the session 2022-23?
Ans. No, there is no term-wise division of syllabus for the academic year 2022-23. The board will conduct exams only once a year covering the entire syllabus.
Ques. Are there any changes in the exam pattern for class 10?
Ans. Yes, since the exams will not be conducted in a term-wise manner from the current session, accordingly the exam pattern has been changed. Students can check the updated class 10 exam pattern on the official website.
Ques. Can I take both Sanskrit and Hindi language in class 10?
Ans. As there are only five subjects available of which four are compulsory, students can take only one subject between Hindi and Sanskrit.
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