MPBSE Class 10 Board Exams Overview: Exam Date, Syllabus and Previous Year Papers

MPBSE (Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education) conducts the annual HSC (High School Certificate Examination), which is also known as the Class 10 Board Exam. This exam is important for students of Madhya Pradesh and is a gateway to selecting subjects for Class 11.

This article has all the information of the Class 10 Exam 2026, including the officially released timetable, exam scheme, syllabus in detail, and a lot of resources for preparation.

1.0About MPBSE

The MPBSE is the main education board in the state of Madhya Pradesh, situated in Bhopal. The board has the duty of prescribing curriculum and conducting Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Higher Secondary) examinations, as well as certifying the performance of students with certificates. The exams are held at a single, central schedule for all regular and private students.

2.0MPBSE Class 10 Exam Date & Schedule 2026

The MPBSE has officially released the time table for the 2026 High School Certificate (HSC) Examination.

Subject-wise Date Sheet (Featured Snippet Table)

Steps to Download the Date Sheet: The official time table PDF is available on the MPBSE website (mpbse.nic.in) under the 'Timetable' section.

3.0Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The MPBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026 maintains a balance between theoretical knowledge and internal/practical application.

• Question Formats: The question paper will include questions of an objective type (multiple-choice questions (MCQs), fill in the blanks, match the column) and also short answer type (SAT) and long answer type (LAT) questions. Typically, more marks are allocated to objective and short answer questions. 
• Passing Criteria: To pass one must achieve 33% marks in every subject (theory and internal/practical).

4.0MPBSE Class 10 Syllabus (Subject-wise)

The MPBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026 has been designed according to the Board curriculum and adheres strictly to NCERT textbooks. The latest official Blueprint (marking scheme) is also available from the MPBSE website.

Subject-wise Syllabus Overview

• Mathematics: The main chapters are Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pairs of Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Triangles, Circles, and Surface Areas and Volumes.
• Science: Major topics covered are Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity, Light, Electricity, and Magnetic Effects.
• Social Science: This subject is divided into four zones: History that covers Nationalism in Europe/India, Geography with chapters on Resources, Agriculture, and Minerals, Political Science with chapters on Power Sharing and Federalism, and Economics with chapters on Development and the Sector of Economy.
• Syllabus Update: The MPBSE has already released the syllabus and the blueprint for the 2025-26 session, including chapter wise weightage and marks for the 75/80 marks theory paper.

5.0Previous Year Question Papers & Sample Papers

In order to succeed in the MP Board exams, regular practice with past question papers is essential as the guidelines outline the style of questions. 

Importance of Past Papers: They not only demonstrate the style of its objective questions (despite weighting so much), but also allow practice of the short 3-mark and 4-mark answers in a timely manner.

Download MPBSE Class 10 Previous Year Papers PDF

• The official MPBSE website offers the Model Question Papers (Sample Papers) for the 2024-25 session featuring the new pattern changes. You ought to practice question papers from the previous five years (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020) on every core subject.

Call-to-Action: Download MPBSE Class 10 Previous Year Papers PDF and the official blueprint from mpbse.nic.in to structure your preparation based on chapter-wise weightage.

6.0Preparation Tips & Strategy

• Blueprinting: Strictly adhere to the official blueprint. Pinpoint the high-weight chapters and prioritize your revisions to those high weight chapters. For example, if the blueprint suggests Electric City over Sources of Energy then you should prioritize when revising.
• NCERT is Essential: Base all of your preparation--especially, your answers for long answer questions--on the language and concepts even in the NCERT textbooks.
• Time Management: Spend the first 10 minutes of the exam working and checking all of the objective questions, they will be the easiest/quickest marks to get.
• Revision Notes: Make short revision notes for formulas (Maths), diagrams (Science) and dates/ events (Social Studies) for a quick recap.

7.0Admit Card & Results

Admit Card

The MPBSE Class 10 Admit Card 2026 should be made available to students online in January 2026. The school will have to download the Admit Card and provide the hard copies to the students. The Admit Card is compulsory to be granted entry to the examination hall.

Results

• Result Overview: The MPBSE 10th Result 2026 is generally declared in April or May 2026, in line with the previous trend of early results declaration.  
• How to Check: The results will also be available on the official websites, mpresults.nic. in and mpbse.nic.in. Students will need a Roll Number and Application Number for checking their results.

The 2026 MPBSE Class 10 Board Exam is already organized - the date has been set months prior. Use that time wisely and concentrate on the official syllabus, the latest exam blueprint, and thorough practice on past papers.

Discipline yourself and reach for the stars, become the future of you!