CBSE · NURSERY TO CLASS XII · DELHI NCR
Subjects, marks, question types and the two board exams, in one place.
CBSE Class 10 students take two languages, mathematics (Standard or Basic), science and social science, with an optional skill subject. Most subjects carry 80 marks in the board exam and 20 in internal assessment, and a large share of questions are competency-based. The full syllabus is on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
| Languages | Two |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Standard (for maths in Class XI) or Basic |
| Science | Chemistry, biology, physics, environment |
| Social science | History, geography, political science, economics |
| Optional sixth | A skill subject; it can replace a failed main subject |
Board papers mix multiple-choice, short and long answers, case-based and source-based questions. Competency-based questions test applying a concept, not recalling it — practise them with CBSE's sample papers.
Take Standard if there is any chance of choosing maths in Class XI. Basic suits students sure they will not.
Same syllabus, different difficulty in the board paper. Students who want maths in Class XI need Standard.
Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.
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