CBSE Class 10 Science Exam: Feb 25, 2026 | Key Topics

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 Science exam is scheduled for February 25, 2026 . The examination will take place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students should focus on key topics and formulas to prepare for the exam, which will draw questions from the NCERT syllabus.

The exam will feature various question formats, including very short answers, long answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and diagrams. The question paper will be divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Important Topics for CBSE Class 10 Science 2026

Students should review the following topics to maximize their preparation:

Subject	Topics
Physics	Light: Reflection & Refraction (lens formula, ray diagrams) Electricity (Ohm’s law, numericals, power) Lenses (effect of corrective lenses) Magnetic Effects of Current (key concepts)
Chemistry	Acids, Bases and Salts (pH, reactions) Metals and Non-metals (reactions) Chemical Reactions and Equations (accuracy, balancing) Carbon & Its Compounds (homologous series, functional groups, cleansing actions)
Biology	Control and Coordination (nervous system, hormonal system diagrams) Heredity and Evolution Life Processes (digestion, respiration) Environment & Resources Reproduction

Last-Minute Preparation Strategies

In the days leading up to the exam, students can adopt these strategies:

Review the NCERT textbook thoroughly.
Focus on NCERT examples, back exercises, and key textbook sentences.
Practice a minimum of 4-5 numerical problems per chapter.
Solve case-based questions.
Create concise notes of essential formulas.
Revise only short notes in the final days.
Avoid starting new chapters or topics.
Pay attention to diagrams, as they carry significant marks.

These focused preparation methods aim to help students achieve better scores on the CBSE Class 10 Science examination.