Assam HSLC Class 10 Half Yearly Social Science question paper 2026-27 available for download

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has released the Class 10 Half Yearly Social Science Question Paper for the 2026-27 academic session, now available for download. These half-yearly examinations, conducted at the district level through District Level Internal Examination Committees (DLIEC), are designed to help students prepare for the upcoming HSLC Examination 2027 and assess their performance.

The HSLC Examination represents the first major academic examination for students in Assam. The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) was established in 2024 through the merger of the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC), and is responsible for conducting HSLC exams for all students in its affiliated schools.

Half-Yearly Examination Structure and Purpose

The half-yearly examinations for Class 10 are conducted at the district level, with the 2026-27 half-yearly exam scheduled for September 2026. These papers serve as a valuable resource for students, exposing them to diverse question patterns, including objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and subjective problems, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines.

The Assam Board HSLC Social Science Examination 2026 was previously conducted on 13 February 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This examination proceeded smoothly, adhering to the prescribed syllabus and official board guidelines. The question paper included a mix of MCQs, Short Answer, and Long Answer questions, covering sections on History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics.

Social Science Exam Pattern and Assessment

The question paper design and assessment pattern for Social Science (087) for the Academic Session 2026-27 remain unchanged. The sample question paper for Class X (2026-2027) comprises 38 compulsory questions distributed across four sections: History (20 Marks), Geography (20 Marks), Political Science (20 Marks), and Economics (20 Marks). The written examination for Social Science requires a pass mark of 27, with an additional 10 marks allocated for internal assessment.

The structure of questions includes Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSA) carrying 2 marks each, with answers not exceeding 40 words. Short Answer Type Questions (SA) carry 3 marks each, requiring answers not exceeding 60 words. Long Answer Type Questions (LA) are worth 5 marks each, with answers not exceeding 120 words. Case Based Questions (CBQ) consist of three sub-questions, each carrying 4 marks, with answers not exceeding 100 words. Map-based questions carry a total of 5 marks, with 2 marks for History and 3 marks for Geography.

Accessing Previous Year Papers and Preparation

The Assam Board Class 10 Half-Yearly Question Paper 2026 for Social Science is available for download in PDF format. Students can review this question paper to assess their performance and analyze the types of questions asked. Previous year question papers for the Assam HSLC Examination, dating back to 2013, are also available for download free of cost. These resources are considered valuable for understanding question patterns and identifying important topics for the upcoming HSLC Exam.

In 2022, SEBA used the 2021 question papers due to the cancellation of exams in 2021. Candidates are advised to continue their preparation for other subjects while carefully evaluating their Social Science performance using the available papers.

Further reading

• Assam HSLC 10th half-yearly English question paper 2026 available for download
• Assam class 12 half yearly English exam 2026-27 underway, question papers to be available soon
• Assam HSLC half-yearly English answer key 2026-27: download solutions after exams conclude
• Assam HSLC half yearly exam 2026-27 begins September 24 for Class 10 students
• UP Board Class 12th previous year question papers available for download

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