CBSE Class 10 Math Weightage 2026 Unit and Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution

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Updated On: September 29, 2025 11:00 AM

You can check the unit-wise and chapter-wise weightage and allotment of marks in the CBSE 10th Mathematics exam here. The Theory paper will be conduted for 80 marks and the remaining 20 will be allotted to internal assessment. Check the details below.
CBSE Class 10 Math Weightage 2026

CBSE Class 10 Math Weightage 2026 : The CBSE Class 10 mathematics theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks and the remaining 20 marks will be allotted to internal assessment. The internal assessment will be further divided into 5 marks test, 5 marks MCQs, 5 marks lab practical and 5 marks portfolio. While coming to the theory exam, Section A will carry 20 MCQs, each of which will be of 1 mark. Section B will carry five very short questions of 2 marks each. Section C will carry six short questions of 3 marks each. Section D will carry four long questions of 5 marks each. Three case-based questions of 4 marks each will be included in section E. From the 80 marks CBSE Class 10 Math Syllabus 2025-26 of theory exam, the topics like algebra, geometry, trigonometry carrieis highest weightage of marks i.e. 20, 15, and 12 respectively. You can go through the article below to know more about CBSE 10th Mathematics Unit-Wise Weightage 2026.

CBSE 10th Mathematics Unit-Wise Weightage 2026

If you are the one who is preparing for the CBSE 10th Exam 2026, then you should make sure to follow the latest CBSE Class 10 Math Exam Pattern 2026 . Once you understand the latest CBSE 10th Mathematics Exam Weightage, you’ll be able to score great marks by priortising the topics during the time of final preparation. The Mathematics exam is divided into theory and an internal assessment. The theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks, and 20 marks are allotted to the internal evaluation. Check section wise marking scheme here.

Topics/ Units

Marks Allotted

Number Systems

6

Algebra

20

Coordinate Geometry

6

Geometry

15

Trigonometry

12

Mensuration

10

Statistics and Probability

11

Total

80 marks

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Internal Assessment Weightage 2026

You can check the weightage of CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Internal Assessment components here.

Components Marks
Pen-Paper Test and Multiple Assessments 5 + 5
Portfolio 5
Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) 5

Also Check CBSE Class 10 Math Sample Paper 2025-26

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Question Paper Blueprint 2026

You should know the question paper weightage for the CBSE 10th Mathematics. It will help you to understand which areas you should concentrate more on and also make the timetable accordingly. The table below shows the CBSE 10th Mathematics question paper weightage in a simplified manner:

Typology of Questions

Total Marks

% Weightage (approx.)

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.
Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

60

75

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

12

15
Analysing: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations
Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.
Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions
8 10

Total

80

100

Students are advised to keep visiting the page to get more updates about the weightage and preparation for the final exam.

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