Pseb 10th Science Paper 2025-26 Exam Pattern & Pdf
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the official Science exam pattern for the 2025–26 session. here we provide you in depth detail of paper pattern for Pseb 10th Science Paper 2025-26
Overview of the Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Class | 10th |
| Subject | Science |
| Theory Marks | 80 |
| Internal Assessment | 20 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 30 |
Structure of Question Paper (Pseb 10th Science Paper 2025)
The Science question paper will have 30 questions divided into different sections and marks as follows:
| Type of Question | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| 2 Mark Questions | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 3 Mark Questions | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| 5 Mark Questions | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 40 (out of which 30 to attempt) | — | 80 Marks |
Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution
Pseb 10th Science Paper 2025 chapter wise distribution
1️⃣ Chemical Reactions and Equations – 6 Marks
2️⃣ Acids, Bases and Salts – 6 Marks
3️⃣ Metals and Non-Metals – 8 Marks
4️⃣ Carbon and Its Compounds – 6 Marks
5️⃣ Life Processes – 7 Marks
6️⃣ Control and Coordination – 6 Marks
7️⃣ How Do Organisms Reproduce – 8 Marks
8️⃣ Heredity and Evolution – 3 Marks
9️⃣ Light – Reflection and Refraction – 7 Marks
🔟 The Human Eye and the Colourful World – 6 Marks
1️⃣1️⃣ Electricity – 8 Marks
1️⃣2️⃣ Magnetic Effects of Electric Current – 5 Marks
1️⃣3️⃣ Our Environment – 4 Marks
Question Paper Format
- Question No. 1 will have 16 multiple-choice (MCQs) — each carrying 1 mark.
- Questions 2 to 18: 14 short answer questions (2 marks each, 30–40 words).
- Questions 19 to 27: 7 medium answer questions (3 marks each, 30–50 words).
- Questions 28 to 30: 3 long answer questions (5 marks each, internal choice available).
Preparation Tips
- Focus on concept clarity and diagrams in Physics and Biology.
- Revise chemical reactions, formulas, and definitions regularly.
- Practice numerical problems from Electricity and Light chapters.
- Attempt previous year papers to understand the question trend.
- Manage time wisely during exams: 1 mark → 1 min; 2 marks → 3 min; 3–5 marks → 5–8 min each.
Download Official PDF
You can download the official PSEB Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2025–26 PDF directly Here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total marks for PSEB Class 10 Science exam 2025–26?
The total marks are 100 — 80 for the theory exam and 20 for internal assessment
Q2:Which chapters are most important for the PSEB Class 10 Science exam?
Chapters like Electricity, Metals and Non-Metals, and How Do Organisms Reproduce carry higher marks and are considered most scoring
Q3:How much time is given for the PSEB Class 10 Science exam?
The total time duration is 3 hours.
