The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) also conducted the Class 10 Maths Standard paper today, and initial reactions suggest that students found it more challenging than the Basic paper. Those who appeared for the exam can now check and download the CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard Question Paper 2026 through the images and link provided below.Students of Shri Ram Colony School described the paper as difficult, particularly in sections that required deeper conceptual understanding.Aasma, a Class 10 student, said, “The paper was lengthy and a bit difficult. Some questions made me think twice before attempting.”Nitya shared a similar view: “It was tougher than our pre-boards. The case-study based questions needed proper understanding.”Ikra added, “I found the Standard paper difficult, especially a few questions from geometry. Time management was also a challenge.”Teacher Sanjay Sharma from a government-aided school in Yamuna Vihar also commented on the Standard paper. “Compared to Basic, the Standard paper was a bit difficult. However, all the questions were strictly from NCERT. Students who practised sincerely should be able to score well,” he explained.Teachers observed that competency-based questions and application-driven problems tested conceptual clarity rather than rote learning. While there were no out-of-syllabus questions, the framing required careful reading and logical reasoning.The overall structure of the paper followed the CBSE pattern, with internal choices provided in all sections. However, the difficulty level was slightly higher, especially for average students.Students and parents can now check and download the CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard Question Paper 2026 below to analyse the difficulty level and cross-check their responses.With Mathematics often considered one of the most crucial papers, today’s exam has sparked active discussion among students. As the board examinations continue, more detailed expert reviews and answer keys are expected soon.
