Download the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 PDF free, along with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 39 questions, without answers. Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 10 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 Science | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 10 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Science | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 10 Question Paper 2024-25 Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 10 Question Paper 2023-24 Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | Science |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026-27 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A – Biology | MCQs, assertion-reason, short and long answers with choices | – |
| Section B – Chemistry | MCQs, assertion-reason, equations, case-based and long answers with choices | – |
| Section C – Physics | MCQs, assertion-reason, numericals, ray diagrams and long answers | – |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Life Processes (respiration, digestion, transportation)
- How do Organisms Reproduce? and Heredity (Mendel's experiments)
- Chemical Reactions and Equations; Acids, Bases and Salts
- Light: reflection and refraction, lenses and mirrors
- Human Eye and Colourful World; Electricity (V-I graph, resistance)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- The paper has 39 questions in 3 sections: A is Biology, B is Chemistry and C is Physics.
- All questions are compulsory, but an internal choice is given in some; attempt only one of the options.
- Expect case-based and diagram questions, such as a V-I graph, lens ray diagrams and a passage on Mendel's experiments.
- Solve the 2026-27 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026-27 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers.
Does the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 39 questions – Section A – Biology: –; Section B – Chemistry: –; Section C – Physics: –.
Which chapters come in the Class 10 Science Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Life Processes; How do Organisms Reproduce? and Heredity; Chemical Reactions and Equations; Acids, Bases and Salts; Light: reflection and refraction, lenses and mirrors; Human Eye and Colourful World; Electricity.
Is the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
Where can I download the Class 10 Science Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.