CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 Social Science examination today, March 7, 2026. The exam was held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at centres across the country.The question paper followed the standard format. The theory paper carried 80 marks and included multiple choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions, long answer questions, case based questions and map work.Initial reactions gathered by TOI suggest the paper was moderate overall, though difficulty varied across sets.
Mixed reactions from students
Students who appeared for different sets of the question paper shared varied views on the difficulty level. Divya, a student of CM Shri School, Tukhmirpur, Karawal Nagar, New Delhi, said, she received Set 3 and found the paper somewhat challenging.“It was moderate to difficult but I majorly found it to be difficult,” she told TOI after the exam.Another student, Naman from Government Boys Senior Secondary School, Tukhmirpur, said he received Set 1 and found the paper easier.“It was easy,” he told TOI.Another student, Bhumika Nandni from Government Girls Senior Secondary School (GGSSS), Sonia Vihar, said the History section was lengthy. Her exam centre was Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Shri Ram Colony, Khajoori Khas, Delhi.“Section 1 of History was lengthy and tough but the map work was easy. The objective type questions were also easy,” she told TOI.A student from Andheri, Mumbai also said that the paper as moderate overall. She received Set 2.“The paper was moderate in difficulty. The MCQs were difficult but the writing paper was easy,” she said.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science question paper PDF
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science question paper 2026 PDF (SET-2 and 3) is provided below for students who want to review the questions and check their answers. This is a developing story. More detailed reactions from students and teachers will be added as they come in.
