CBSE Class 10 2026-27: marks split for theory, practical and I.A in every subject
CBSE has released the subject-wise marks bifurcation for Class 10 and Class 12 examinations 2026-27. It is meant for students who will appear in the 2026-27 board exams and want to know how marks are divided in each subject.
What this means for you
If you or your child will take the CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 exam in 2026-27, this list shows how total marks are split in each subject. It tells you which subjects have practicals and which have only theory and I.A. Students do not need to do anything; they can simply check the marks for their subjects.
Key facts
- Most Class 10 language subjects have 80 marks for theory and 20 for I.A.
- Class 10 Mathematics (Standard) has 80 theory, 50 practical and 20 I.A marks.
- Class 10 Science, Social Science and Hindi Course-B have 80 theory and 20 I.A marks.
- Music subjects have 30 theory, 50 practical and 20 I.A marks.
- No External Practical Examiner will be appointed for any subject.
What has been released
CBSE has released the subject-wise marks bifurcation for the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations 2026-27. It lists each subject’s code, the duration of the theory exam, and the maximum marks for theory, practical, project and I.A. It also states whether an External Practical Examiner will be appointed for a subject.
How Class 10 marks are divided
In most Class 10 language subjects, theory carries 80 marks and I.A carries 20. These subjects have no practical or project marks. Mathematics (Standard) has 80 marks for theory, 50 for practical and 20 for I.A. Subjects such as Science, Social Science, Hindi Course-B and Home Science have 80 theory and 20 I.A marks.
Music-related subjects follow a different split. They have 30 marks for theory, 50 for practical and 20 for I.A. Painting has 30 theory, 50 practical and 20 I.A marks.
Points to note
According to the list, no External Practical Examiner will be appointed for any subject. Practical A/B sets will not be supplied. The list also states that theory A/B sets will not be supplied.
What students need to do
The notice gives no application or deadline for students. Students can check their subject code and marks split so they know how many marks each part of the exam carries while preparing. For more details, the circular is available on the CBSE website.
Questions and answers
How many marks are for theory and I.A in CBSE Class 10?
In most subjects, theory carries 80 marks and I.A carries 20. Some subjects such as Mathematics (Standard) also have separate practical marks.
Will an External Practical Examiner come for CBSE 2026-27?
No, according to the list no External Practical Examiner will be appointed for any subject.
Will practical A/B sets be supplied?
No, the notice says practical A/B sets will not be supplied.
How are marks divided in music subjects?
In music-related subjects, theory carries 30 marks, practical 50 and I.A 20.
Which examination is this notice for?
It is for the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 examinations 2026-27.
Source: CBSE, "Circular regarding Subject-wise Marks Bifurcation of Class X/XII, Examination 2026-27", 5 November 2026. Read the original notice
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