3 min readNew DelhiFeb 25, 2026 01:48 PM IST The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on February 25 conducted the science paper of Class 10. The paper, according to teachers and students who appeared for the exam, aligned with the sample paper shared by the board and was well-balanced. The difficulty level of the CBSE 2026 science Class 10 questions was moderate. According to Dr Shikha Sharma, HOD Science, Silverline Prestige School, the Class 10 science paper included a good mix of competency-based and moderate questions, which assesses the application of knowledge. The paper was average, and the questions were mainly CBSE sample paper-based, Sharma added. A few questions were direct and easy to answer. The MCQs and competency-based questions were also of average difficulty and tricky too, ensuring a balanced assessment. Students finished the paper well in time and were satisfied with the level of the paper. Overall, all the sets were easy to moderate. The CBSE Class 10 science exam was held for 80 marks and students were given three hours to …