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CBSE 2026 Math Exam: Key Changes

CBSE 2026 Math Exam: Key Changes
CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 10 Mathematics Questions Students Must Practice · NDTV

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.

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

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