PRE_FOUNDATION • 2026
• Class 10th
CBSE 10 Science Sample Paper & Solution PDF (TAD - 2026)
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2026
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About this Exam
1. Core Exam Structure
As per the Official CBSE Science SQP 2025-26, the paper is divided into three major sections based on subject categories:
- Section A: Biology (Approx. 30 Marks)
- Section B: Chemistry (Approx. 25 Marks)
- Section C: Physics (Approx. 25 Marks)
Note: Students are required to answer questions within their respective subject sections to ensure organized evaluation.
2. Typology of Questions
Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals, the 2026 pattern features a significant shift in weightage:
- Competency-Focused Questions (50%): These include MCQs, case-based studies, and source-based integrated questions that test the application of concepts in real-life scenarios.
- Objective Type Questions (20%): Standard one-mark MCQs and Assertion-Reasoning items to test quick conceptual clarity.
- Constructed Response Questions (30%): Traditional short and long-answer questions requiring descriptive and analytical explanations.
3. Marking Scheme & Evaluation
The board emphasizes step-wise marking for all descriptive and numerical problems.
- Theory Total: 80 Marks (3 Hours).
- Internal Assessment: 20 Marks (based on periodic tests, practical work, and projects).
- Scientific Accuracy: Marks are awarded for using correct scientific terminology, balanced chemical equations, and neatly labelled diagrams.
4. Key Subject Focus Areas
| Subject | High-Weightage Units | Focus Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | World of Living (Life Processes, Reproduction, Heredity) | Diagrammatic accuracy and functional explanations. |
| Chemistry | Chemical Substances (Reactions, Acids/Bases, Metals, Carbon) | Balanced equations and identification of substances/reactions. |
| Physics | Natural Phenomena (Light) & Effects of Current (Electricity) | Numerical precision, mirror/lens formulas, and ray diagrams. |
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