NewCBSE Class 10 Science 2026

Stop guessing what
the board will ask.

CBSE Class 10 & 12 previous year question papers (PYQs) with examiner-style solutions — plus timed practice tests and mock tests on a real exam clock.

Papers open instantly. Sign in with Google to take a test — your answers and scores are saved.

2681+
Questions
25+
Subjects
2010–2026
Year coverage
72+
Papers

The problem

Guidebooks teach the syllabus.
The board tests you on papers.

Preparing the usual way

  • Solving guidebook questions that were never asked in a board exam
  • Reading answers without knowing how an examiner awards marks
  • First time you face a real paper on a real clock is the exam itself

Preparing on Padhantu

  • Every question comes from an actual past board paper — patterns examiners repeat
  • Every answer is written the way the marking scheme awards marks
  • You sit the paper on the exam clock, then review exactly what went wrong

See it for yourself

CBSE Class 10 Science · 3 marks

A person is unable to read a book placed closer than 1 metre from his eyes. Identify the defect of vision in his eyes. Draw the ray diagrams to show the defect of vision and its correction.

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How the 3 marks are awarded

  • 1 markIdentifying the defect as hypermetropia, with reasoning (near point receded from 25 cm to 1 m)
  • 1 markLabelled ray diagrams — image behind the retina, then corrected onto it
  • 1 markCorrection stated: convex lens (power +3 D)

How it works

Three steps to exam-ready.

1

Pick your class and subject

CBSE Class 10 or 12, every subject we cover. Papers from 2010 to today, organised by year and chapter.

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2

Study real questions, examiner answers

Every question is from an actual board paper. Every answer follows the marking scheme — with explanations, hints and common mistakes.

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3

Test yourself on the exam clock

Daily, custom or live tests in a full-screen exam. Auto-saved answers, instant scoring, and a question-by-question review of what went wrong.

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Practice Tests · New

Online mock tests — the exam, before the exam.

Sit the same questions examiners actually asked — on a real clock, in full screen, with your answers saved every second. Then see exactly what you got wrong and why.

Daily Test

A fresh set for every subject, every day. One attempt — make it count.

Custom Test

Your subjects, your rules. Up to 200 questions — MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks and written answers — with board or competitive (+4/−1) marking.

Live Test

One start time, one deadline, worldwide. Results unlock for everyone at once.

Start a Practice TestYour answers save automatically — resume any time.

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FAQs — Previous Year Papers, Sample Papers & Mock Tests

Everything you need to know about Padhantu

Where can I get CBSE previous year question papers with solutions?
Right here. Padhantu has CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 previous year question papers (PYQs) from 2010 onwards, organised by subject and year, and every question comes with a complete step-by-step solution written to the marking scheme.
Can I take a CBSE practice test or mock test online?
Yes. Padhantu's practice tests are built from real past-paper questions and run on a timed, full-screen exam interface — with a Daily Test for every subject, Custom Tests you configure yourself, and scheduled Live Tests. Sign in with Google to take a test so your answers and scores are saved.
What is Padhantu?
Padhantu is a platform that provides previous year board exam question papers with complete, exam-ready answers — plus timed practice tests built from those same real questions — for students across India.
What kinds of practice tests are there?
Three kinds: a Daily Test with a fresh question set for every subject each day, Custom Tests you build yourself (subjects, years, difficulty, question types and marking scheme), and Live Tests that start at one fixed time with the same deadline for everyone. Sign in so your progress and scores are saved.
Which boards does Padhantu cover?
Padhantu currently covers CBSE and ICSE boards. We are actively working on adding UP Board, Bihar Board, Maharashtra Board, MP Board, and more state boards.
How are the answers prepared?
Every answer on Padhantu is carefully written to be detailed, accurate, and exam-ready. Answers follow the marking scheme and are structured the way examiners expect them.
How often is new content added?
We add new papers and answers regularly. As new board exams are conducted each year, we work to include the latest papers along with complete solutions.
Can I request a specific paper or subject?
Yes! If you need a paper that is not yet on Padhantu, you can reach out to us and we will prioritize adding it. We are always expanding our collection based on student needs.

The next board paper you face
shouldn't be your first.

Sit one now — real questions, real clock, and a review of every answer when you finish.