CBSE Exam 2026 Live: CBSE 10th Social Science paper was 'balanced'

Kanu Chopra & Suparna Sharma, HODs Social Science, DPS Sector 45, Gurugram - "The Social Science paper was balanced and of moderate difficulty level. The questions were in accordance with the prescribed syllabus. The subjective questions were generally straightforward and based on the NCERT textbook.

Overall, the paper was student-friendly and gave students a fair opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the subject."  

According to the Principal Alka Kapur, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, "the paper was closely aligned with NCERT, which helped students approach the questions with confidence. The overall difficulty level was moderate, focusing more on conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization. The objective section was straightforward. The subjective section required thoughtful responses and clarity of concepts. The examination was considered fair, student-friendly, and reflective of the preparation done through the CBSE sample papers and classroom practice."  

Chinka Kapoor, HOD Social Science at Silverline Prestige School - "The Social Science board examination paper was well-structured and balanced. All three sets maintained a similar pattern and level of difficulty, ensuring fairness for students. The overall paper ranged from moderate to easy, with most questions being direct and syllabus-based, while a few required critical thinking and careful interpretation. Overall, it was a balanced paper that allowed students to effectively demonstrate their understanding of the subject."  

Mena Mittle, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh - "The paper was largely based on NCERT concepts and required deeper analytical thinking. The paper followed the updated CBSE competency-based pattern, incorporating a balanced mix of objective, assertion–reasoning, case-based, and descriptive questions. However, the difficulty level seemed to vary across different sets, leading to varied perceptions about the overall toughness of the paper. 

Overall, the exam was viewed as a balanced but moderately challenging paper, rewarding students who had a strong grasp of concepts and had practiced competency-based questions. Despite the varied reactions, most students were able to attempt the paper satisfactorily within the given time."   

Vishwajeet Pandey (TGT) and Pratibha Singhal (TGT) at JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru - "CBSE Grade 10 Social Science Board Examination held today, covering the four sections of History, Geography, Political Science (Civics), and Economics, was well structured and balanced. The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate, making the paper accessible to students who had prepared thoroughly from the NCERT textbooks. The question paper reflected CBSE’s emphasis on competency based assessment, combining direct and concept based questions with a few that required analytical thinking due to slightly twisted language. However, the answers remained straightforward for students with clear conceptual understanding. The paper maintained balanced coverage across all four sections and encouraged conceptual clarity over rote learning. Overall, it was fair, student friendly, and well aligned with the curriculum, likely enabling many students to score well ".  

For CBSE 12th, CBSE has postponed the exam scheduled on March 7. "The board will review the situation on March 7 and issue appropriate directions regarding examinations scheduled from March 9 onwards," CBSE in its circular mentioned. The board has advised Class 12 students to remain in close contact with their schools.  

CBSE has cancelled Class 10 exams in Middle East countries amid the Iran-Israel conflict. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the region following the military conflict between US, Israel and Iran. 

CBSE in its circular mentioned - 

All examinations scheduled from March 7 to 11 stand cancelled 
Examinations scheduled on March 2, 5 and 6 which was earlier postponed, shall also stand cancelled 
The mode of declaration of Class 10 exam result in the Middle East will be notified separately in due course.   

Also Read | CBSE cancels 10th exam in Middle East amid conflict, postpones 12th exam on March 7 

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The CBSE Class 10 result is naturally announced within 50 to 60 days from the date of exam in past years. Last year, CBSE Class 10 exam concluded on March 18 and the result got announced on May 13, within 56 calendar days. In 2024, CBSE 10th exam concluded on March 13 and the result declared on May 13, 60 days after the exam.

Going with past years' trends, the students can expect CBSE Class 10 result 2026 to be announced by May 11. 

CBSE 12th Electronics and Hardware paper is being held today, March 7. The Class 12 Electronics and Hardware paper will be concluded at 1:30 PM. Following the exam, the students and teachers will share their paper review. 

CBSE 12th Yoga paper will be held today, March 7 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Following the exam, the students and teachers will share their feedback on the paper. 

CBSE 10th Social Science paper is being held today, March 7. CBSE Class 10 Social Science paper will be concluded at 1:30 PM. Following the exam, the students and teachers will share their feedback on the paper.