OAV Class 6 Science Half-Yearly 2025-26 sample papers released with varying exam details

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Sample papers for the Class 6 Science Half-Yearly Examination for the 2025-26 academic year are now available.
One sample paper indicates a 3-hour exam for 80 marks with 39 questions, as per davcpscn.com.
Another sample paper specifies a 2-hour 30-minute exam for 60 marks with 26 questions, according to cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in.
Both sample papers confirm the examination is for Class VI Science (086) and comprises five compulsory sections.
Section A questions carry 1 mark, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks, Section D 5 marks, and Section E (Case Study) 4 marks each.

Sample question papers for the Class 6 Science Half-Yearly Examination for the 2025-26 academic year have been released, providing insights into the structure and marking scheme for students preparing for the upcoming assessment. These documents, intended as guides, present some variations in key examination parameters.

The examination is designed for Class VI Science (086) and is structured into five compulsory sections: A, B, C, D, and E. These sample papers are made available by institutions such as the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan-Mumbai Region.

Variations in Exam Structure and Marking

Analysis of the sample papers reveals differing specifications regarding the total duration, maximum marks, and the number of questions. According to information from davcpscn.com, the examination is set for a time duration of 3 hours and carries a maximum of 80 marks, with a total of 39 questions.

Conversely, a sample paper sourced from cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in indicates a shorter duration of 2 hours 30 minutes, a lower maximum of 60 marks, and a total of 26 questions. This latter source also specifies that internal choice has been provided in some questions.

Detailed Section-Wise Breakdown

Both sample papers confirm a consistent marking allocation per question across the five sections. Section A questions are assigned 1 mark each, Section B questions carry 2 marks each, and Section C questions are weighted at 3 marks each. Section D questions are the longest answer types, carrying 5 marks each, while Section E consists of Case Study Questions, each carrying 4 marks.

The sample paper from cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in provides a more granular breakdown of the number and type of questions within each section. Section A is specified to contain 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 1 mark each. Section B includes 5 Very Short Answer type questions, each carrying 2 marks. Section C comprises 6 Short Answer type questions, with each question worth 3 marks. Section D features 2 Long Answer type questions, each carrying 5 marks. Finally, Section E consists of 3 Case Based questions, with each question valued at 4 marks.

Section	Type of Questions	Marks per Question	Number of Questions
A	MCQ	1	10
B	Very Short Answer	2	5
C	Short Answer	3	6
D	Long Answer	5	2
E	Case Based	4	3

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