CBSE 10th Topper Seerat Kaur shares prep strategy; says consistency is the key to success
In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Seerat with 97% shared about her CBSE 10th board exam preparation routine, her reaction to Class 10 CBSE results, tips for upcoming aspirants and more. CBSE Board Exams 2024 were conducted from February 15 and March 13. The Board announced the CBSE Class 10 Results 2024 on May 13.
CBSE 10th Topper Seerat Kaur has secured 97% in CBSE 10th Board Exams 2024 with utmost hard work and consistency. Seerat, a student of Salwan Public School, New Delhi has a keen interest in Biology and has opted for medical science stream in Class 11. She emphasizes on preparing hand-written notes and clearing doubts immediately for success in Class 10 board exams. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Seerat talks about her CBSE 10th board exam preparation routine, her reaction to Class 10 CBSE results, tips for upcoming aspirants and more.
CBSE 10th Board Exams 2024 were conducted from February 15 till March 13. The Board announced the CBSE Results 2024 on May 13.
CBSE 10th Topper Marks Distribution
English – 98
IT – 97
Punjabi – 97 (School’s subject-topper)
Science – 95
Social Science – 98
Q: What is CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2025?
Q: What is the new CBSE exam pattern of class 10 Science for all subjects?
You can refer to the pattern listed below for CBSE 10th Science exam 2025:
CBSE Class 10 Science 2025: Topic-wise Weightage
Unit and Topic | Weightage (marks) |
Unit 1: Chemical Substances: Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
Unit 2: World of Living | 25 |
Unit 3: Natural Phenomena | 12 |
Unit 4: Effects of Current | 13 |
Unit 5: Natural Resources | 5 |
TOTAL MARKS (THEORY) | 80 |
TOTAL MARKS (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT) | 20 |
GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
Q: Can you please share CBSE 10th Social Science exam pattern 2025?
Given below is the exam structure of CBSE class 10 social science 2025. Students can refer to it to plan their preparation:
Section | No. of questions | Type of questions | Marks per question | Total weightage (marks) |
A | 20 | MCQs | 1 | 20 |
B | 4 | Very short answer type questions | 2 | 8 |
C | 5 | Short answer type questions | 3 | 15 |
D | 4 | Long answer type questions | 5 | 20 |
E | 3 | Case based questions | 4 | 12 |
F | 1 | Map based | 5 | 5 |
Total | 37 |
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| 80 |
Mathematics - 93
Read the conversation below:
Q: Congratulations on your result! How was your reaction after seeing the results? Did you score what you expected?
A: Thank you so much! I was happy to know my result as it was anticipated for a very long time. I did expect a little more but overall I am really happy with the marks I scored.
Q: Please tell us something about your family background.
A: I live with my grandparents, parents and a sibling. My mother has done MCom finance and is a homemaker. My father completed his BCom and is a businessman.
Q: Please tell me about the stream that you are targeting
A: I’m targeting Science stream. I have a keen interest in biology, and so have opted for Medical Sciences.
Q: What was your strategy to score above 90%?
Q: What is The CBSE 10th Maths Exam pattern 2025?
Students can check CBSE Class 10 exam pattern 2025 for Mathematics below:
Units | Unit Name | Marks |
1 | Number System | 06 |
2 | Algebra | 20 |
3 | Geometry | 15 |
4 | Coordinate Geometry | 06 |
5 | Trigonometry | 12 |
6 | Mensuration | 10 |
7 | Statistics & Probability | 11 |
Total | 80 |
CBSE 10th Math Exam Pattern – Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment | Marks | Total Marks |
Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5) | 10 | 20 marks |
Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) | 5 | |
Portfolio | 5 |
Q: Are there any changes made in the CBSE 10th exam pattern for the academic year 2025?
Yes, the board has made certain changes in the CBSE exam pattern 2025. For CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2025, question papers will include 40% MCQs (multiple choice questions). 20% will be competency-based questions and the remaining 40% will be subjective or short/long answer type questions.
Q: Can we change marks in CBSE Marksheet?
In case you feel that you should have been awarded higher marks in a subject, you can apply for revaluation or rechecking of the paper. The marks awarded after the rechecking/reval shall be considered the final marks and a new marksheet will be issued to you thereafter.
Q: Is CBSE 10th Exam Pattern Available online?
Yes, students can find the CBSE Class 10 exam pattern 2025 on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. They can also check the CBSE 10th exam pattern by clicking on the link provided on this page.
The alterations in the CBSE question paper format involve an increase in the weightage of competency based questions and MCQs. Thus, there will be a lesser number of short and long answer questions as compared to the previous years’ exams.
The Board is initiating potential changes in the Examination and Assessment practices for the academic session 2025 in line with the recommendations mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The major features of CBSE 10th exam pattern 2025 are:
Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions or any other type = 50%
Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%
Constructed response questions (Short Answer/Long Answer type Questions, as per existing pattern) = 30%
A: Preparing my handwritten notes and clearing all my concepts and doubts in the class itself was my biggest strategy. Moreover, it is very important to understand the paper pattern and take each and every class seriously.
Q: Did you take any online or offline coaching?
A: Yes, I was enrolled in an offline coaching for Mathematics. Besides that, I did not opt for any coaching at all.
Q: Who encouraged you the most in this journey?
A: My mother encouraged me the most as she was the one who took care of me and helped me every time, even when it was three in the morning.
Q: What was your routine during the CBSE board exam preparation?
A: I believe that every person has a particular time when they feel comfortable to study. I’m a night owl, so for me that time was definitely late at night. I used to wake up around 11 in the morning, have a healthy breakfast and then start studying. I used to take breaks after every 1-2 hours of a study session. And I used to wind-up everything around 3 am.
Q: What are your future plans? Which career path are you aiming?
A: To be very honest, I do not have a fixed plan as of now. I’m just going with the flow.
Q: What is your favorite subject?
A: English and Science have always been my favourites. Moreover, I have a lot of interest in Psychology and that’s why I’ve taken Psychology as one of my main subjects in class 11.
Q: Are you planning to begin preparing for any entrance exam?
A: Not as of now, but yes if I feel that there is a need then, I would start preparing for it from next year.
Q: What is your dream college/institute?
A: I do not have a dream college/institute but yes, I really want to go into a reputed college in the future.
Q: What are your future goals?
A: My future goal is to pass the class 12 CBSE board with an equally good percentage. And if I give any entrance then to score well in that as well.
Q: Please share some tips for students prepping to appear in CBSE Board Exams 2025
A: One of the biggest advice that I can give right now is to be consistent. Maintain your handwritten notes, attend all the classes sincerely, aim for a good percentage, understand the paper pattern properly and give as many mock tests as you can because that will help you improve. Moreover, enjoy your class 10 to the fullest, because it’s indeed a once in a lifetime experience!!
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The alterations in the CBSE question paper format involve an increase in the weightage of competency based questions and MCQs. Thus, there will be a lesser number of short and long answer questions as compared to the previous years’ exams.
The Board is initiating potential changes in the Examination and Assessment practices for the academic session 2025 in line with the recommendations mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The major features of CBSE 10th exam pattern 2025 are:
Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions or any other type = 50%
Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%
Constructed response questions (Short Answer/Long Answer type Questions, as per existing pattern) = 30%