Download Class 10 sample papers free as PDFs – for every school exam (periodic test, mid term, half yearly, annual) and for every board. Choose an exam or your board below.
Class 10 Sample Papers – Exam-wise and Board-wise
Pick the exam you are preparing for, or your board.
Which Class 10 Sample Papers Should You Solve?
| Exam | When | Syllabus covered |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic Test | Through the session – usually July, September, November and January | The chapters taught in the last 6–8 weeks |
| Mid Term | September–October | The first half of the syllabus |
| Half Yearly | September–October (some states hold it in December) | The syllabus taught from April to September |
| Pre-Board | December–January, before the board exams | The full board syllabus, on the board paper pattern |
| Annual | February–March | The full syllabus of the class (or the second term) |
How to Use Class 10 Sample Papers
Work subject by subject: solve one paper in a single sitting, check your answers and revise the weak chapters before the next paper.
Class 10 Sample Papers – FAQs
Are the Class 10 sample papers free?
Yes. Every PDF here is free.
Which Class 10 exam papers are available?
Periodic test, mid term, half yearly and annual exam papers – see the exam-wise list above.
Are these for CBSE or state boards?
School exam papers follow the NCERT syllabus and suit CBSE, KVS and state board schools; the board-wise list has papers of a particular board.