What Happened The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 Mathematics examination on February 17, 2026, for both Standard and Basic levels. The exam was held in a single morning shift, starting at 10:30 AM and concluding at 1:30 PM. Students were given an additional 15 minutes for reading the question booklet, which was distributed at 10:15 AM. Why It Matters Initial reactions from students indicate that the Standard paper was perceived as more challenging compared to the Basic paper. Students from Shri Ram Colony School described the Standard paper as lengthy and difficult, particularly in sections requiring deeper conceptual understanding. Teacher Sanjay Sharma noted that while the questions were strictly from the NCERT syllabus, they tested students’ conceptual clarity rather than rote learning. The Basic paper, on the other hand, faced criticism for being lengthy and challenging, especially with graph-based questions. What’s Next As students across the country seek to evaluate their performance, the CBSE is expected to release the complete Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2026 PDF, along with detailed exam analysis and expert answer keys. This will assist students in cross-checking their responses and estimating their final scores. Post navigation Galgotias University Faces Backlash Over Robotic Dog at AI Impact Summit