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CBSE 2026 Math Exam: Key Changes
The CBSE board exams for Class 10 Mathematics in 2026 will have some big changes.
Half of the questions will be about solving real-life problems, like multiple-choice and case-based questions.
There will also be some regular questions where you have to write short or long answers.
The exam is on February 17, 2026, and it will last for 3 hours.
CBSE has also given some practice questions to help students get used to the new format.
These questions cover different topics like real numbers, polynomials, and probability.
The goal is to make students think more and understand concepts better.
Meanwhile, BSE Odisha has announced that their Class 10 Matric exams will begin on February 19, 2026, and conclude on March 2, 2026.
All examinations will be conducted in the morning session from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, except the Mathematics paper, which will end at 11:45 am.
Practical tests for vocational trade subjects and TLV Practical are slated for February 22, 2026.
CBSE 2026 Class 10 Math exams feature 50% competency-based questions, including MCQs and case-based questions.
20% of the paper will be select-response (MCQ) questions, and 30% will be constructed-response questions.
Exam scheduled for February 17, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM.
CBSE has released competency-focused practice questions to familiarize students with the new exam pattern.
Topics covered include real numbers, polynomials, probability, and surface areas and volumes.
- Who
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and BSE Odisha (Board of Secondary Education, Odisha)
- What
- Changes in Class 10 Mathematics exam pattern and schedule for 2026
- Where
- India (CBSE and BSE Odisha-affiliated schools)
- When
- Exams begin on February 17, 2026 (CBSE) and February 19, 2026 (BSE Odisha)
- Why
- To enhance problem-solving and analytical skills (CBSE) and to announce the detailed schedule for the Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2026 (BSE Odisha)
CBSE
BSE Odisha
Exam Dates
CBSE
February 17, 2026
BSE Odisha
February 19, 2026
Key facts
- Exam Date (CBSE)
- February 17, 2026
- Exam Duration (CBSE)
- 3 hours (10:30 AM to 01:30 PM)
- Competency-Based Questions (CBSE)
- 50%
- MCQs (CBSE)
- 20%
- Constructed-Response Questions (CBSE)
- 30%
- Exam Date (BSE Odisha)
- February 19, 2026
- Exam Duration (BSE Odisha)
- 2.75 hours (9:00 AM to 11:45 AM for Math)
- Practical Tests (BSE Odisha)
- February 22, 2026

