CBSE Class 10 Maths exam was conducted on February 17, 2026. Check here the CBSE Class 10 Maths Answer Key 2026 and download PDF for all sets. Also, check exam analysis here!
CBSE Class 10 Maths Answer Key 2026: The CBSE Class 10 Maths exam successfully concluded on February 17, 2026, in offline mode. The exam was conducted for a total of 3 hours duration. The total marks for the theory exam was 80. The Maths paper for CBSE class 10 Exam 2026 was divided into 5 sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A consisted of MCQ questions, section B consisted of very short answer questions, section C consisted of short answer questions, section D consisted of long answer questions, and section E consisted of case-based questions. The marking scheme differs depending on the type of questions.
The candidates can check below the set-wise CBSE Class 10 Maths Answer Key 2026 along with the question paper and exam analysis.
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2026 Difficulty Level: Student Reaction
We are updating here the students' reaction to CBSE Class 10 Maths exam:
- The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough.
- Some questions were competency-based, testing students’ understanding and application of concepts rather than memorisation.
- MCQ questions were a bit lengthy. Students found it time consuming to solve objective questions.
- The questions from 'Circles' chapters were very tough.
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Analysis 2026
The below table overviews the complete CBSE Class 10 Maths Answer Key 2026 exam analysis:
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Particulars |
Analysis |
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Overall Difficulty Level |
Moderate to tough |
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Difficulty Level of Section A |
Moderate to tough |
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Difficulty Level of Section B |
Moderate |
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Difficulty Level of Section C |
Moderate |
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Difficulty Level of Section D |
Moderate to Tough |
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Difficulty Level of Section E |
Moderate |
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Topics with Highest Weightage in Exam |
Algebra, Number system, Geometry |
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Expected Number of Good Attempts |
55+ |
CBSE Class 10 Maths Answer Key 2026 PDF
In the link provided below, we have updated the unofficial answer key for the CBSE Class 10 Maths exam. The candidates will be able to download the CBSE Class 10 Maths answer key in PDF form:
Questions asked in the exam:
Q.1 
Answer: Option D
Q.2 
Answer: Option B (20°)
Q. 3, 4, 5 
Answer 3: Option B (4)
Answer 4: Option B (-5)
Answer 5: Option A (12.5 cm)
Q. 6 and 7 
Answer 6: Option C (65/63)
Answer 7: Option B (2/13)
Q. 8 
Answer 8: Option A (2:5)
Q.9 
Answer 9: Option C (cosec A)
Q.10 
Answer 10: Option B (10√3 m)
Q. 11 
Answer 11: Option B
Q. 12 and 13 
Answer 12: Option A (64)
Answer 13: Option A
Q.14 
Answer 14: Option C (0.3)
Q.15 
Answer 15: Option D
Q.16 
Answer 16: Option C
Q. 17 and 18 
Answer 17: Option C (10/0.2)
Answer 18: Option C (-9/4)
CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2026 PDF
In the link provided below, we have updated the CBSE Class 10 Maths question paper anytime soon. The candidates will be able to download the question paper for CBSE Class 10 Maths in PDF form by clicking on the link below:
| Sets | Question paper PDF |
| Set 1 | Download PDF |
| Set 2 | Download PDF |
| Set 3 | Download PDF |
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Exam Date: February 17, 2026 -
Total Marks: 80, Duration: 3 hours -
Paper Sections: 5 (A, B, C, D, E) -
Overall Difficulty: Moderate to tough