CBSE Class 10 Social Science past papers
CBSE has published 3 question papers for Social Science, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on cbseacademic.nic.in in a new tab. The specification is linked below as well.
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CBSE grades are relative, so there are no marks boundaries to publish. Everyone who passes a subject is ranked and split into eight equal groups, and the grade depends on the group, so the same mark can earn different grades in different subjects.
| Grade | Who gets it |
|---|---|
| A1 | The top eighth of candidates who passed |
| A2 | The next eighth |
| B1 | The next eighth |
| B2 | The next eighth |
| C1 | The next eighth |
| C2 | The next eighth |
| D1 | The next eighth |
| D2 | The next eighth |
| E | Essential repeat |
Source: CBSE, relative grading notification (16 May 2024) (opens cbse.gov.in in a new tab)
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Sample paper 2025-26
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Sample paper 2024-25
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Sample paper 2023-24
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Common questions
Where can I find Social Science past papers from CBSE?
This page links every Social Science paper CBSE publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with Sample paper 2025-26. Each link opens the PDF on CBSE's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once CBSE makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these Social Science papers?
Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme.
Are there grade boundaries for Social Science?
CBSE grades are relative, so there are no marks boundaries to publish. Everyone who passes a subject is ranked and split into eight equal groups, and the grade depends on the group, so the same mark can earn different grades in different subjects.
Where is the Social Science specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: CBSE's own Social Science specification, a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.
How can I practise more Social Science questions?
Once you have worked through the papers, cookie has a practice deck for this course with fresh questions based on the specification and past papers, feedback on what you write, and spaced repetition.
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