The HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2027 is expected to follow the existing 100 mark structure with 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment in most subjects. Students will get 3 hours for each theory paper. The question paper will include MCQs, short answer and long answer questions.

  • The HBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2027 also covers practical and internal assessment, with Science carrying 60 theory, 20 practical and 20 CCE marks.
  • The HBSE Class 10 theory paper has 38 questions in Maths, 41 in Science and 40 in Social Science, with marks divided across objective and descriptive sections.
  • Hindi has 48 questions while English covers 2 Reading, 1 Grammar, 2 Writing and Literature question sets within HBSE Class 10 theory paper.
  • Mathematics gives the highest unit weightage to Algebra at 20 marks followed by Geometry at 15 marks in the Haryana Board 10th paper.
  • HBSE Class 10 Science assigns 26 marks to Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour and 24 marks to the World of Living.
  • Social Science gives 21 marks each to Political Science and Geography, while History carries 23 marks in the unit-wise distribution of the Haryana Class 10 exam.
  • HBSE Class 10 English assigns 20 marks to Reading Skills while Literature carries 40 marks, including 17 marks from First Flight prose.
  • Hindi gives 20 marks each to Kshitij poetry and prose while Grammar carries 15 marks and Creative Writing accounts for 10 marks in HBSE Class 10 exam 2027.

Students need at least 33% in each subject with 26 marks required in the 80 mark theory paper under the stated passing criteria.

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HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2027

Key Summary

  • HBSE Class 10 Internal Assessment awards marks through SATs, half-yearly, pre-board, classroom participation, project work and attendance.
  • Haryana Board Class 10 attendance marks range from 1 to 5 with the maximum awarded for attendance above 95%.
  • HBSE Class 10 Computer Science gives equal weight to theory and practical work, with 40 marks each before internal assessment.
  • HBSE Class 10 Music and Dance give practical work the larger share with 60 practical marks against 20 theory marks.
  • Haryana Board Class 10 vocational subjects allocate 50 marks to practical work compared with 30 marks for theory.

Table of Contents

  1. HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern: Overview
  2. HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern Basic and Standard 2027
  3. HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2027
  4. HBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2027
  5. HBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2027
  6. HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Pattern 2027
  7. HBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2027: Theory, Practical and Internal Assessment
  8. HBSE Class 10 Internal Assessment 2027: How 20 Marks Are Awarded
  9. HBSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2027 and Qualifying Criteria
  10. HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions

HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern: Overview

HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2027 includes MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks and assertion-reasoning questions in the objective section.

  • The question paper includes very short answer, short answer and long answer questions.
  • Source based and case-based questions are part of the HBSE Class 10 question paper.
  • The papers are divided into multiple sections with different question formats carrying separate marks.
  • Internal choices are provided in selected short answer and long-answer questions, giving students options while attempting the paper.
Particulars Details
Conducting Body Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH/HBSE)
Exam Mode Offline (Pen & Paper)
Exam Duration 3 hours (most subjects)
Total Marks per Subject 100
Theory Marks 80 (most subjects); 60 (Science)
Practical / CCE 20 (varies by subject)
Passing Marks 33% in each subject (theory + practical/CCE where applicable)
Negative Marking No
Expected Exam Period February – March 2027
Official Website bseh.org.in

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Ques. Is the total mark for HBSE Class10 exams 500 or 600?

Ans. The HBSE Class 10 exam has six subjects in which five main subjects and one optional subject with each subject carrying 100 marks. Therefore, the total is 600 marks. However, the final aggregate is generally calculated using the best five subjects, making the percentage based on 500 marks.

HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern Basic and Standard 2027

HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2027 is expected to have 38 questions across five sections, including a separate source/case based section.

  • The objective section includes 12 MCQs, 3 one-word questions, 3 fill in the blanks and 2 assertion-reason questions in the HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2027.
  • Source and case-based questions are grouped into three integrated units in the HBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper.
  • The mix of objective, descriptive and case-based questions gives the HBSE Class 10 Maths question paper different question formats.
Section Question Type No. of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks Description
A Objective Questions 20 1 20 12 MCQs + 3 one-word answers + 3 fill-in-the-blanks + 2 Assertion-Reason
B Very Short Answer 5 2 10 Internal choice in any two questions
C Short Answer 6 3 18 Internal choice in any two questions
D Long Answer 4 5 20 Internal choice in all questions
E Source/Case/Passage-based 3 4 12 3 Source-based / case-based / passage-based / integrated units of assessment
Total 38 - 80 -
HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern Basic and Standard 2027

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Unit Unit Name Chapters Covered Marks
I Number Systems Real Numbers 06
II Algebra Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, AP 20
III Coordinate Geometry Coordinate Geometry 06
IV Geometry Triangles, Circles 15
V Trigonometry Introduction, Some Applications 12
VI Mensuration Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes 10
VII Statistics and Probability Statistics, Probability 11
Total - - 80
HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

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Ques. Does BSEH publish chapter-wise weightage for Class 10?

Ans. Yes. Every subject PDF is titled "Syllabus and Chapter wise division of Marks" and carries a course structure table assigning marks to each unit or book. This is official Board data, not coaching estimation.

HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2027

HBSE Class 10 Science carries the highest question count among the three non-language core papers and is the only subject with a practical examination.

  • Very short and short answer sections carry 9 questions each, the largest such blocks in any HBSE Class 10 paper.
  • The essay section has three five mark questions with internal options and one option can be a case-study based question in Haryana Board Class 10 Science.
Type of Question Marks Per Question Number of Questions Description Total Marks
Objective Questions 1 20 8 MCQs + 4 Fill in the Blanks + 4 One-word answers + 4 Assertion-Reason 20
Very Short Answer Type 2 9 Internal choice in any 3 questions 18
Short Answer Type 3 9 Internal choice in any 3 questions 27
Essay Answer Type 5 3 Internal options in all questions (one option can be case-study based) 15
Total – 41 80
HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2027

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2027: Practical Marks Breakdown

HBSE Class 10 Science Practical Exam 2027 includes practical assessment through two experiments, one activity, practical record and viva voce.

  • Students are expected to perform two experiments during the Science practical examination.
Practical Component Marks Share of Practical
Two experiments (2 marks each) 04 40%
Activity with project work 02 20%
Practical record 02 20%
Viva-voce 02 20%
Total 10 100%

HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Unit Unit Name Chapters Covered Marks
1 Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour Chemical Reactions, Acids Bases Salts, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon 26
2 World of Living Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity 24
3 Natural Phenomena Light Reflection and Refraction, Human Eye and Colourful World 14
4 Effects of Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current 12
5 Natural Resources Our Environment 04
Total - - 80
HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

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Ques. Is the HBSE Class 10 Science theory paper 60 marks or 80 marks?

Ans. It is 80 marks. The official 2026-27 design allots 80 to theory, 10 to practical and 10 to Internal Assessment. Several coaching pages still list a 60-mark Science theory paper, which the Board's own document contradicts.

HBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2027

HBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2027 is expected to have 40 questions covering objective, very short, short, essay, case-study and map-skill formats.

  • The objective section includes questions from History, Geography, Political Science and Economics.
  • Essay-type questions include one each from History, Geography and Political Science in the stated paper pattern.
  • A separate map-skill question combines locations from History and Geography.
  • The paper also includes four case-study questions which cover the four Social Science subjects.
Type of Question Marks Per Question No. of Questions Description Total Marks
Essay Type Questions 5 3 Internal options in all questions. One question each from History, Geography & Political Science 15
Short Answer Type Questions 3 4 Write any three points (History-1, Geography-1, Pol. Science-1, Economics-1) 12
Very Short Answer Type 2 8 Write any 2 points (History-2, Geography-2, Pol. Science-2, Economics-2) 16
Objective Type Questions 1 20 12 MCQs + 3 One-word + 3 Fill in the blanks + 2 Assertion-Reason (History-6, Geog-3, Pol.Sc-7, Eco-4) 20
Case Study Based Questions 3 4 Based on given case study from Pol. Science, Geography, History & Economics (each with 3 questions of 1 mark) 12
Map Skill Based Questions 5 (2+3) 1 Location-based question with Section A (History-2) & Section B (Geography-3) 5
Total - 40 - 80
HBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2027

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

HBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Book / Subject Unit Chapters Covered Marks
Bharat And The World (History) Unit-1 Sarasvati-Sindhu Civilization, Major Ancient Civilizations, Major Philosophies 9
Unit-2 Medieval Society, Christianity & Islam, Foreign Invasions 7
Unit-3 Colonialism & Imperialism, Movement against British Colonialism, 50 Years of Independence 7
Sub-total Sub-total
Democratic Politics–II (Pol. Science) Unit-1 Power Sharing, Federalism, Gender, Religion and Caste 12
Unit-2 Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy 9
Sub-total 21
Contemporary India–II (Geography) Unit-1 Resources and Development, Forest & Wildlife, Water Resources 8
Unit-2 Agriculture, Mineral and Energy Resources 7
Unit-3 Manufacturing Industries, Lifelines of National Economy 6
Sub-total 21
Understanding of Economic Development (Economics) Unit-1 Development, Sectors of Indian Economy, Money and Credit 8
Unit-2 Globalization and the Indian Economy, Consumer Rights 7
Sub-total 15

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Ques. What is the map question weightage in HBSE Class 10 Social Science 2027?

Ans. Map skill questions carry 5 marks in one composite question. Section A draws 2 marks from History and Section B draws 3 marks from Geography. The Board directs examiners to follow the prescribed map list strictly.

HBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2027

HBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2027 is divided into Reading, Grammar, Writing and Literature sections.

  • Reading Skills includes two unseen passages, with each passage followed by five MCQs and five objective questions in Haryana Board Class 10 English.
  • Grammar has 12 MCQs of which students are required to attempt any 10 questions in the HBSE Class 10 English paper.
  • Writing Skills includes two questions with internal choice, giving students an option while answering.
Section Description & Type of Questions Number of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks
Section A – Reading Skills 2 Unseen Passages (no internal choice); each has 5 MCQs + 5 Objective questions 2 (with 20 sub-parts) 1 mark each 20
Section B – Grammar Punctuation Marks, Articles, Tenses, Reported Speech, Modals, Simple/Compound/Complex sentences, Clauses, Non-Finites, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Figures of Speech(Attempt any 10 out of 12 MCQs) 1 (with 12 sub-parts) 1 mark each 10
Section C – Writing Skills a) Applications / Letters (with internal choice)b) Story Writing / Report Writing / Description of Events-Incidents / Paragraph Writing / Advertisements / Interview / Conversation (with internal choice) 11 55 10
Section D – Literature (First Flight + Footprints without Feet) First Flight (Prose)• Passage for comprehension (5 objective questions, with internal choice)• Short Answer Type Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 4)• Essay Type Question (with internal choice)Poems• Stanza for comprehension (5 objective questions, with internal choice)• Short Answer Type Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 4)Footprints without Feet• Short Answer Type Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 4)• Essay Type Question (with internal choice) 1211221 53 (2×3=6)653 (2×3=6)3 (2×3=6)6 40
Total (Theory) 80

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

HBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Unit / Section Topics / Lessons Covered Marks
Reading Skills Unseen Passages 20
Grammar Punctuation Marks, Articles, Tenses, Reported Speech, Modals, Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences, Clauses, Non-Finites, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Figures of Speech 10
Writing Skills Applications, Letters, Description of Events/Incidents, Paragraph Writing, Story Writing, Report Writing, Classified Advertisement, Interviews, Conversation 10
First Flight (Prose) A Letter to God, Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Two Stories about Flying, From the Diary of Anne Frank, Glimpses of India, Mijbil the Otter, Madam Rides the Bus, The Sermon at Benares, The Proposal 17
First Flight (Poems) Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice, A Tiger in the Zoo, How to Tell Wild Animals, The Ball Poem, Amanda!, The Trees, Fog, The Tale of Custard the Dragon, For Anne Gregory 11
Footprints without Feet A Triumph of Surgery, The Thief’s Story, The Midnight Visitor, A Question of Trust, Footprints Without Feet, The Making of a Scientist, The Necklace, Bholi, The Book that Saved the Earth 12
Total (Theory) 80

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Ques. How many marks is Literature in the HBSE Class 10 English paper 2027?

Ans. Literature carries 40 out of 80 marks, exactly half the theory paper. It draws from First Flight prose (17), First Flight poetry (11) and the supplementary reader Footprints Without Feet (12).

HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Pattern 2027

HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Pattern 2027 includes 48 questions across essay, short-answer, very short-answer and objective formats.

  • Haryana Board Class 10 Hindi has three 5 mark essays, four 3 mark short answers and twelve 2 mark very short answers.
  • HBSE Class 10 Hindi also includes 29 objective questions carrying 1 mark each.
  • Kshitij poetry and prose each account for 20 marks, combining objective, extract based and value based questions.
  • Haryana Board Class 10 Hindi keeps Grammar and Creative Writing separate with writing covering one letter and one essay.
Type of Question Marks per Question Number of Questions Total Marks
Essay-type 5 3 15
Short Answer 3 4 12
Very Short Answer 2 12 24
Objective 1 29 29
Total - 48 80
HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Pattern 2027

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Section / Unit Description / Topics Marks
Grammar Figures of speech, Doha & Chaupai metres, Words, Parts of speech (Inflected-Uninflected), Prefixes-Suffixes, Antonyms, Synonyms, Homonyms, Idioms, Sandhi, Samas 15
Creative Writing Letter writing and Essay writing 10
Kshitij Part-1 (Poetry Section) Surdas, Tulsidas, Jaishankar Prasad, Nirala, Nagarjun, Manglesh Dabral 20
Kshitij Part-1 (Prose Section) Swayam Prakash, Ramvriksh Benipuri, Yashpal, Mannu Bhandari, Yatindra Mishra, Bhadant Anand Kausalyayan 20
Kritika Part-1 Mata ka Aanchal, Sana-Sana Haath Jodi, Main Kyun Likhta Hoon? 7
Ideal Life Values (Madhyama) Selected chapters on life values 8
Total (Theory) 80
HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Pattern 2027: Unit-wise Weightage

Source: Board of School Education Haryana Official

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Ques. Which HBSE Class 10 paper has the most questions in 2027?

Ans. Hindi, with 48 questions for 80 marks. Science follows at 41, Social Science at 40 and Maths at 38. Hindi's count is inflated by a 29-question objective section.

According to a Quora discussion, students were advised to give quality time and full attention to their studies rather than focusing only on the number of study hours. The discussion recommended building concepts from the basics and progressing step by step for better preparation.

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HBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2027: Theory, Practical and Internal Assessment

HBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2027 divides subjects into theory, practical and internal assessment patterns based on the subject.

Subject Theory Practical Internal Assessment (CCE) Total Marks
Hindi (First Language) 80 – 20 100
English (Second Language) 80 – 20 100
Mathematics 80 – 20 100
Social Science 80 – 20 100
Science 60 20 20 100
Third Language (Sanskrit / Punjabi / Urdu) 80 – 20 100
Home Science 60 20 20 100
Agriculture 60 20 20 100
Animal Husbandry 60 20 20 100
Drawing 60 20 20 100
Physical & Health Education 60 20 20 100
Computer Science 40 40 20 100
Music 20 60 20 100
Dance 20 60 20 100
Vocational Subjects (ITES, Automobile, Retail, Beauty & Wellness, etc.) 30 50 20 100

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Ques. Is there negative marking in the HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2027?

Ans. No. The Board applies no negative marking in any section, including objective and assertion-reason questions. An unattempted question and a wrong answer both score zero.

You can watch the YouTube video: “HBSE SAT 1 Exam - Class 10 Syllabus of All Subjects - Full Information || Haryana Board” by CCL Chapter to get a subject-wise overview of the HBSE Class 10 syllabus. The video covers the syllabus for English, Hindi, Maths, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, IT and Computer Science, along with the chapters and topics included in each subject.

HBSE Class 10 Internal Assessment 2027: How 20 Marks Are Awarded

HBSE Class 10 Internal Assessment 2027 follows a continuous assessment model covering tests, examinations, classroom participation, project work and attendance.

Component Marks Details
Two SAT exams 4 Weightage from two Student Assessment Tests
One Half-Yearly exam 2 Weightage from the mid-year examination
One Pre-Board exam 2 Weightage from the pre-board examination
Classroom Participation (CRP) 2 Assessed by the subject teacher
Project work 5 One project to be completed by the student
Attendance 5 Awarded as per attendance percentage
Total 20

HBSE Class 10 Attendance Marks Breakdown 2027

Attendance Percentage Marks Awarded
Above 75% to 80% 1
Above 80% to 85% 2
Above 85% to 90% 3
Above 90% to 95% 4
Above 95% 5

Note: Attendance carries a maximum of 5 marks out of the 20-mark Internal Assessment component.

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Ques. What are the minimum passing marks for the HBSE Board Class 10 exam?

Ans. HBSE Class 10 students need to secure at least 33% marks to pass a subject. Students must also obtain 33% separately in the external examination and practical examination, wherever applicable.

HBSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2027 and Qualifying Criteria

HBSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2027 require students to clear the theory and practical components separately in subjects where both are applicable.

  • Haryana Board Class 10 students must clear the required compulsory subjects along with the optional subject selected for the examination.
  • A student failing in one subject can appear for the compartment examination under the board's qualifying rules.
  • Students falling short in multiple subjects may have to reappear for the examination instead of using the compartment route.
  • Internal assessment marks are included in the overall subject score while the required theory and practical components must be cleared separately.
Subject Theory Max Theory Pass Practical Max Practical Pass Internal (CCE) Total Pass
Hindi / English / Maths / Social Science / Third Language 80 26 - - 20 33
Science 60 20 20 7 20 33
Home Science / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry / Drawing / Physical Education 60 20 20 7 20 33
Computer Science 40 14 40 14 20 33
Music / Dance 20 7 60 20 20 33
Vocational Subjects 30 10 50 17 20 33

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Ques. What happens if a student fails one subject in HBSE Class 10?

Ans. The student is placed in compartment, not declared failed. BSEH conducts a compartment examination for that subject. In the 2026 cycle, 60.42% of Class 10 compartment candidates cleared the supplementary exam.

HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Is HBSE tougher than CBSE?

Ans. There is no fixed rule that HBSE is tougher than CBSE. Both boards have substantial syllabus overlap, while the difficulty can vary depending on the subject and question paper.

Ques. Is 30 good in Class 10?

Ans. 30 marks out of 100 is below the HBSE Class 10 passing requirement of 33%, so it is not considered a passing score in a subject. Students need at least 33 marks out of 100 to pass.

Ques. Who is the topper of HBSE?

Ans. Deepika from Adarsh Senior Secondary School, Miran, Bhiwani, topped the HBSE Class 10 exams 2026 with 499 out of 500 marks, or 99.8%. Four students shared the second position with 498 marks each.

Ques. Does HBSE follow NCERT?

Ans. Yes. HBSE largely follows NCERT-based content for its core Class 10 subjects, although the board has its own syllabus, question-paper design and assessment pattern.