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CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Standard)041

1 paper80 marks3 h

What we predict comes up

From the syllabus weighting and how the papers are usually set. The papers below follow it.

Algebra25%Algebra (polynomials, linear equations, quadratics, AP) is 20 of the 80 theory marks in CBSE's 2025-26 curriculum, and usually carries a 5-mark quadratic word problem and an AP case study.
Geometry19%Geometry (triangles and circles) is 15 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum; a proof of the Basic Proportionality Theorem or the tangent theorems is a regular long answer.
Trigonometry15%Trigonometry is 12 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: an identity to prove, standard values and a heights and distances long answer.
Statistics and probability14%Statistics and Probability is 11 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: grouped mean, median or mode, and a probability case study are typical.

041

Mathematics (Standard) Theory

3 h · 80 marks · No calculator

180:00

This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
The paper is divided into five sections: A, B, C, D and E.
Section A: questions 1 to 18 are multiple choice questions and questions 19 and 20 are assertion-reason questions, of 1 mark each.
Section B: questions 21 to 25 are very short answer questions of 2 marks each.
Section C: questions 26 to 31 are short answer questions of 3 marks each.
Section D: questions 32 to 35 are long answer questions of 5 marks each.
Section E: questions 36 to 38 are case study based questions of 4 marks each, with parts of 1, 1 and 2 marks.
The board paper gives an internal choice in some questions; this predicted paper prints one version of each.
Take $π = \frac{22}{7}$ wherever required if not stated.
Use of calculators is not allowed.

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38 questions

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CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Standard) study checklist

Revise in this order: the topics worth the most marks first. Tick a topic off when you can answer its questions in the paper above without notes.

Algebra · about 25% of the marksAlgebra (polynomials, linear equations, quadratics, AP) is 20 of the 80 theory marks in CBSE's 2025-26 curriculum, and usually carries a 5-mark quadratic word problem and an AP case study.
Geometry · about 19% of the marksGeometry (triangles and circles) is 15 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum; a proof of the Basic Proportionality Theorem or the tangent theorems is a regular long answer.
Trigonometry · about 15% of the marksTrigonometry is 12 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: an identity to prove, standard values and a heights and distances long answer.
Statistics and probability · about 14% of the marksStatistics and Probability is 11 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: grouped mean, median or mode, and a probability case study are typical.
Mensuration · about 12% of the marksMensuration is 10 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: areas of sectors and segments, and a combination of solids as a long answer.
Number systems · about 8% of the marksNumber Systems is 6 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: HCF and LCM by prime factorisation and an irrationality proof.
Coordinate geometry · about 8% of the marksCoordinate Geometry is 6 of 80 marks in the 2025-26 curriculum: the distance and section formulae, often set as a case study.

Questions

What topics come up most in CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Standard)?

Our prediction: Algebra (about 25% of the marks), Geometry (about 19% of the marks), Trigonometry (about 15% of the marks). The full list with the reason for each is at the top of this page.

When is the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Standard) exam?

CBSE Class 10 is sat February to March, with an optional second exam in May to improve up to three subjects. Central Board of Secondary Education publishes the exact timetable for each sitting; check it for your paper's date.

How many papers are there, and how long are they?

One paper: Mathematics (Standard) Theory (3 hours, 80 marks). That is 3 hours and 80 marks in all.

Can I use a calculator?

In this format a calculator is not allowed. Check your board's current rules before the exam.

Are these the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Standard) papers?

No. They are predicted papers written by us in the real format, with original questions, not copies of past papers. Use them alongside the official past papers and specimen papers from Central Board of Secondary Education.

Is it free?

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