The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted Class 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) paper today, February 27. The Class 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) paper was held from 10:30 am to 1:30 PM. As per students, the paper was well-balanced, questions were strictly based on the prescribed syllabus. Ram Charan, Class 10 Student of JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru said, "the overall question paper was moderate in difficulty and well-structured. Section A (MCQs) was generally direct; however, a few questions were confusing due to similar answer options. Section B included 2-mark and 4-mark subjective questions, among which two questions were unclear and required better interpretation. The entire syllabus was adequately covered, ensuring balanced weightage to all units. Most students found Section A easier compared to Section B, as the latter demanded explanation and analytical thinking. Overall, the paper effectively evaluated understanding, though minor clarity improvements are recommended”.
According to the Principal Alka Kapur, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, "The Class 10 Artificial Intelligence examination was well-received by students, who expressed satisfaction with the overall paper. They reported that all questions were strictly based on the prescribed syllabus and were not difficult to attempt. The question paper was thoughtfully designed, well-balanced, and appropriately structured without being lengthy.
The paper effectively catered to students of varying abilities. The 4-mark questions, particularly those based on Bag of Words and Confusion Matrix, were considered scoring and straightforward. Additionally, most of the multiple-choice questions were application-based, encouraging conceptual understanding rather than rote learning. Overall, the examination was comprehensive, fair, and student-friendly."
Deepika Aggarwal, PGT- Computer Science, Silverline Prestige School - "Easy and student-friendly, with most students finding the papers simple, clear, and manageable to complete on time; the questions focused mainly on practical understanding and basic concepts rather than rote memorization, and many were similar to those in the official CBSE sample papers and handbook, making the overall exam straightforward and well-balanced."
Pratheesh Kumar (TGT) Artificial Intelligence educator at JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru - "The Artificial Intelligence (417) examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) was positively received by students and educators. With an overall moderate difficulty level, the paper reflected CBSE’s focus on competency-based learning, conceptual clarity, and practical application of knowledge.
With an overall moderate difficulty level, the question paper reflected CBSE’s continued emphasis on competency-based education, conceptual clarity, and practical application of knowledge. The question paper was well-structured, syllabus-aligned, and student-friendly. It balanced theory, employability skills, and analytical thinking, allowing well-prepared students to attempt it confidently within the given time. The language was clear and unambiguous, ensuring fairness in assessment. Teachers noted that the paper adhered strictly to the prescribed CBSE syllabus and blueprint, ensuring fairness and transparency in assessment.
The AI 417 Board Examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education was overall moderate in difficulty and well-structured. Section A (MCQs) was mostly straightforward, though one or two questions were slightly confusing due to closely related options. Section B, comprising 2-mark and 4-mark subjective questions, required conceptual clarity; two questions appeared ambiguous and needed better interpretation. The entire syllabus was adequately covered with balanced weightage. Case-based questions assessed analytical and application skills effectively. Overall, the paper fairly evaluated students’ knowledge, understanding, and practical application, with minor scope for improving question clarity.
Overall, the examination was balanced, comprehensive, and focused on practical understanding, reinforcing CBSE’s commitment to skill-based and future-ready education in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It reflected CBSE’s continued emphasis on skill-oriented and future-ready education”.
Meenakshi Ranjan (TGT) Artificial Intelligence, Global Indian International School, Noida - "The Grade 10 Artificial Intelligence (417) Board Examination conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education for the session 2024–25 was well-structured and balanced. The paper followed the prescribed syllabus and competency-based pattern. Most questions focused on understanding and application of concepts from the AI Project Cycle, Data Handling, and AI Ethics. The MCQs were straightforward, while case-study and scenario-based questions tested analytical and logical thinking. Overall, the difficulty level was easy was moderate. Students who had clear conceptual understanding and practiced sample papers found the exam manageable and scoring”.
