MP Board Class 10 Maths 2026 exam pattern, topic weightage released

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The MPBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam for both Basic and Standard papers was held on February 24, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
The exam carried a total of 100 marks, with 75 for theory and 25 for internal assessment, requiring 33% combined for passing.
The 2026 Maths paper included 23 questions, divided into objective, very short answer, short answer, and long answer types.
Most questions were based on NCERT textbooks, examples, and previous year question papers, with an overall moderate difficulty.
The MP Board Class 10 results for 2026 are anticipated to be released in April 2027.

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) conducted the Class 10 Mathematics examination for both Basic and Standard papers on February 24, 2026. The exam, held across Madhya Pradesh, aimed to assess students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and their application.

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The examination was conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM, with a total of 100 marks allocated, comprising 75 marks for the theory paper and 25 marks for internal assessment. Students were required to achieve a combined passing score of 33% from both theory and internal assessment.

MPBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 Exam Structure

The MPBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper for 2026 consisted of 23 questions, designed to be completed within three hours. The question paper was structured into various sections, including objective-type questions, subjective short-answer questions, and analytical long-answer problems.

The objective questions section comprised multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and one-word answer questions, contributing 30 marks to the total. Short answer questions required proper steps and calculations, while long answer questions, based on important chapters, demanded detailed solutions. The overall difficulty level of the Maths paper was rated as moderate, with the Basic Maths Paper being easy to moderate and the Standard Maths Paper rated as moderate. Most questions were directly based on the NCERT textbook, examples, and previous year question papers.

Section	Question Type	No. of Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
Q1 – Q5	Objective Type	30	1	30 Marks
Q6 – Q17	Very Short Answer	12	2	24 Marks
Q18 – Q20	Short Answer	3	3	09 Marks
Q21 – Q23	Long Answer	3	4	12 Marks
Total	23 Questions			75 Marks

Topic-Wise Weightage and Key Highlights

The MPBSE also released the official sample paper for Class 10 Model Paper 2026, outlining the topic-wise weightage for the Mathematics exam. This distribution helps students prioritize their study efforts across unlike units and chapters. Algebra, including polynomials, pair of linear equations, quadratic equations, and arithmetic progressions, collectively carried a significant weightage, as did Number Systems and Geometry.

The results for the MP Board Class 10 exams 2026 are expected to be released in April 2027. Students can visit the official MP Board website at mpbse.nic.in to download sample papers and previous year’s question papers for preparation. The MP Board Class 10th exams for 2027 are scheduled to be conducted from February 24 to March 18, 2027.

Unit / Chapter Name	Marks Weightage
Number Systems Real Numbers	6 Marks
Algebra Polynomials	5 Marks
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables	7 Marks
Quadratic Equations	5 Marks
Arithmetic Progressions (AP)	5 Marks
Coordinate Geometry Coordinate Geometry	5 Marks
Geometry Triangles	5 Marks
Circles	5 Marks
Trigonometry Introduction to Trigonometry	5 Marks
Some Applications of Trigonometry	5 Marks
Mensuration Areas Related to Circles	5 Marks
Surface Areas and Volumes	6 Marks
Statistics & Probability Statistics	5 Marks
Probability	6 Marks
Total Theory Marks	75 Marks

Particulars	Details
Exam Date	February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Exam Time	9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Morning Shift)
Total Marks	100 Marks (75 Theory + 25 Internal Assessment)
Question Types	Objective (MCQs), Subjective (Short & Long Answer), Analytical
Passing Criteria	33% (Combined Theory + Internal)

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