Free CBSE Class 10 PYQs, the 2026-27 sample paper, and a clear view of which chapters carry the most marks. Everything downloads in one click, no login.
A PYQ (previous year question paper) shows you the exact pattern, question types and difficulty the board uses. These are the CBSE PYQs Class 10 students ask for most. Replace each link with your real file path.
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The syllabus for the 2027 board exam was released on April 2, 2026 (source). Each subject is 80 marks theory plus 20 marks internal assessment.
| Unit | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression | 20 |
| Geometry | Triangles, Circles | 15 |
| Trigonometry | Introduction to Trigonometry, Applications of Trigonometry | 12 |
| Statistics and Probability | Statistics, Probability | 11 |
| Mensuration | Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes | 10 |
| Number Systems | Real Numbers | 6 |
| Coordinate Geometry | Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
Source: Edumath (approximate), and Physics Wallah confirms Algebra is highest at 20 marks. Check the final figures on the official CBSE syllabus.
| Unit | Key chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Substances | Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds | 25 |
| World of Living | Life Processes, Control and Coordination, How do Organisms Reproduce, Heredity | 25 |
| Natural Phenomena | Light (Reflection and Refraction), Human Eye and the Colourful World | 12 |
| Effects of Current | Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current | 13 |
| Natural Resources | Our Environment | 5 |
Source: AglaSem, matches Physics Wallah.
| Subject | Marks | Chapters students search most |
|---|---|---|
| History | 20 | Nationalism in India |
| Geography | 20 | Resources and Development, Water Resources, Agriculture |
| Political Science | 20 | Federalism, Political Parties |
| Economics | 20 | Development, Globalisation |
Source: Motion and Oswal. Map pointing is included inside the History and Geography marks.
Pair PYQs with NCERT solutions for Class 10 and the NCERT exemplar for harder questions. Higher-level book exercises are optional, so do them only after you finish NCERT.
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Algebra, with about 20 of 80 theory marks.
At least the last 5 years for each subject, then the 2026-27 sample paper under timed conditions.
Official papers are on the CBSE academic site. Check any paper against it.