CBSE Class 10 Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) — Chapter-wise with Solutions (Free)
Free CBSE Class 10 previous year questions (PYQ) — chapter-wise with full solutions, exam pattern, most-repeated topics & free mock tests. No login. 32+ solved chapters.
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Practice CBSE Class 10 previous year questions (PYQs) chapter-by-chapter with full step-by-step solutions — free, no login. Solving PYQs is the single highest-ROI revision: the same question patterns repeat every year.
CBSE Class 10 Previous Year Questions — by Chapter
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics — Chapter-wise PYQs
- Quadratic Equations — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Arithmetic Progressions — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Triangles — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Real Numbers — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Polynomials — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Coordinate Geometry — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Surface Areas and Volumes — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Statistics — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Probability — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Pair of Linear Equations — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Introduction to Trigonometry — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Circles — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Areas Related to Circles — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Some Applications of Trigonometry — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Constructions — Previous Year Questions with solutions
CBSE Class 10 Science — Chapter-wise PYQs
- Chemical Reactions and Equations — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Light (Reflection and Refraction) — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Electricity — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Acids, Bases and Salts — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Metals and Non-metals — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Life Processes — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Heredity and Evolution — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Carbon and its Compounds — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Periodic Classification of Elements — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Human Eye and Colourful World — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- How do Organisms Reproduce — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Management of Natural Resources — Previous Year Questions with solutions
CBSE Class 10 Social Science — Chapter-wise PYQs
- Nationalism in India — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Resources and Development — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Power Sharing — Previous Year Questions with solutions
- Development — Previous Year Questions with solutions
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About CBSE Class 10 Previous Year Papers
Solving CBSE Class 10 previous year question papers (PYQs) and sample papers is the single most effective way to prepare for the board exams. They show you the exact pattern, the marks distribution, and the questions that repeat year after year. This free guide explains the latest pattern, the highest-weightage chapters in every subject, and how to use PYQs the right way — plus free mock tests and important questions to practise on Syllab.
Exam Pattern
- Each subject paper is 80 marks (theory) + 20 marks (internal assessment) = 100.
- Question types: Multiple Choice (MCQ), Very Short Answer (VSA, 1–2 marks), Short Answer (SA, 3 marks), Long Answer (LA, 5 marks) and case/competency-based questions.
- Competency-based questions now make up ~50% of the paper — focus on application, not rote.
- Exam duration is 3 hours; CBSE releases official sample papers and the marking scheme on cbseacademic.nic.in each year.
How to Use Previous Year Papers
- Finish the syllabus once, then solve the last 5 years of PYQs subject by subject.
- Always solve a full paper in one 3-hour sitting to build exam stamina and time management.
- After each paper, mark every question by chapter and find your weak chapters — revise those first.
- Solve the latest CBSE sample paper last, under strict exam conditions, as a final mock.
- Compare your answers with the official marking scheme to learn how marks are awarded (step marks matter).
Highest-Weightage Topics
| Subject | Chapters that carry the most marks |
|---|---|
| Maths | Trigonometry, Triangles, Statistics & Probability, Quadratic Equations, Surface Areas & Volumes, Coordinate Geometry |
| Science | Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases-Salts, Life Processes, Light (Reflection/Refraction), Electricity, Heredity |
| Social Science | Nationalism in India, Resources & Development, Power Sharing, Money & Credit, Manufacturing Industries |
| English | Reading comprehension, Writing (letter/analytical paragraph), Grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech), Literature |
Scoring Tips
- Maths & Science have the most repeated numericals — practise them until they are automatic.
- Write the formula/step even if unsure of the final answer; CBSE gives step marks.
- Attempt the paper in order of confidence, not order of questions, to bank easy marks first.
- In the last month, solve one full PYQ or sample paper every alternate day.
CBSE Class 10 PYQ — Questions Students Ask
How many years of CBSE Class 10 previous year papers should I solve?
Solve at least the last 5 years of board papers plus the latest 2–3 official CBSE sample papers. That covers almost every repeating question type and the current competency-based pattern.
Where can I get the official CBSE Class 10 sample papers?
CBSE publishes official sample question papers and marking schemes for free on the academic website (cbseacademic.nic.in) every year, usually a few months before the exams.
Are previous year papers enough to pass Class 10 boards?
PYQs are excellent for revision and pattern familiarity, but pair them with concept study and chapter-wise practice. Use Syllab's free lessons and practice MCQs to build the concepts first, then PYQs to test yourself.
Do the same questions repeat in CBSE board exams?
Exact questions rarely repeat, but question types, numericals and high-weightage chapters repeat heavily. Spotting these patterns from PYQs is what makes them so valuable.