Download the Class 10 Maths 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, 38 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 Maths | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 10 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Maths | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 10 Question Paper 2024-25 Maths (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 10 Question Paper 2023-24 Maths (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 10 Maths 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 | Maths |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 10 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 10 Maths 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 | 18 MCQs and 2 Assertion-Reason questions | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Section B | Very short answer questions | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Section C | Short answer questions | 6 × 3 = 18 |
| Section D | Long answer questions | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| Section E | Case-study based questions | 3 × 4 = 12 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Real Numbers
- Polynomials
- Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Quadratic Equations
- Similar Triangles (Basic Proportionality Theorem)
- Introduction to Trigonometry and Probability
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- All 38 questions are compulsory; there is no overall choice, only internal choice in some questions.
- Calculators are not allowed.
- Section E case studies have internal choice in the 2-mark part, so choose the option you can solve fully.
- 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 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 10 Maths 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 Maths 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 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 10 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 38 questions – Section A: 20 × 1 = 20; Section B: 5 × 2 = 10; Section C: 6 × 3 = 18; Section D: 4 × 5 = 20; Section E: 3 × 4 = 12.
Which chapters come in the Class 10 Maths Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Real Numbers; Polynomials; Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables; Quadratic Equations; Similar Triangles.
Is the Class 10 Maths 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 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.