HBSE CLASS X EXAM

HBSE Class 10: The HBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2025 was published on January 9, 2025 on the official website bseh.org.in. Students can download the official timetable in PDF format from the site. The HBSE Class 10 exams are scheduled from February 28 to March 19, 2025, and will be held from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Last year, in rural areas 8,044 students passed out of 9,163 who appeared, giving an 87.79% pass rate. Urban centres recorded a higher pass percentage of 91.23%, with 3,444 students passing out of 3,774.

Also check: Haryana Board HBSE — Class 10 and 12 date sheets released

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Key highlights for HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025 are listed below:

Important dates for HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025 are provided here:

Registration for HBSE Class 10 closed on November 24, 2024. Only students who have passed Class 9 from an HBSE-affiliated school or any other recognised board were eligible to register. Regular students register through their school while private candidates apply online. The registration fee was INR 900. The steps to apply for registration online are as follows-

Also read: HBSE Class 10 Registration

Date sheet for HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025:

Mathematics (Standard), Mathematics (Basic)

Physical and Health Education, Sanskrit, Urdu, Drawing, Agriculture, Computer Science, Home Science, Hindustani Music (all options), Animal Husbandry, Dance, Sanskrit Sahitya (Aarsh Padhdti Gurukul), Sanskrit Sahitya (Parampargat Sanskrit Vidyapeeth)

Hindi

Punjabi, IT & ITES (for Govt. Model Sr. Secondary School, SLCE, Faridabad only), Sanskrit Vyakaran (Aarsh Padhdti Gurukul), Sanskrit Vyakaran (Parampargat Sanskrit Vidyapeeth)

The HBSE 10th date sheet 2025 was released on January 9, 2025. Students can download it from the official website by following the instructions provided on the site.

The HBSE Class 10 exam pattern for 2025 includes six subjects with each subject carrying a maximum of 100 marks. Distribution of marks differs by subject; most subjects include both theory and practical components. The Board of School Education, Haryana has published the HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025 on its website. Students should review the pattern and plan their preparation accordingly.

The theory paper for each subject will last roughly 2 to 2.5 hours. Questions are divided into four sections — Section A, Section B, Section C, and Section D — with different question types and mark weightage in each section.

Check here: HBSE Class 10 sample papers

Question pattern for English (HBSE Class 10, 2025):

Question pattern for Mathematics (HBSE Class 10, 2025):

Question pattern for Social Science (HBSE Class 10, 2025):

The HBSE Class 10 syllabus is designed to cover core concepts across subjects. The Board of School Education, Haryana has released the HBSE Class 10 syllabus for the 2024-25 session on its official website. Students can download subject-wise syllabus PDFs from the board website. Below are the subject-wise syllabus PDFs for HBSE Class 10 (2025):

HBSE Class 10 English syllabus 2024-25 (overview):

Lessons: 1. A Letter to God 2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 3. Two Stories about Flying — i) His First Flight ii) The Black Aeroplane

4. From the Diary of Anne Frank

5. Glimpses of India — i) A Baker from Goa ii) Coorg iii) Tea from Assam

6. Mijbil the Otter

7. Madam Rides the Bus

8. The Sermon at Benares

9. The Proposal Poems: 1. Dust of Snow 2. Fire and Ice 3. A Tiger in the Zoo 4. How to Tell Wild Animals 5. The Ball Poem 6. Amanda! 7. The Trees 8. Fog 9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon 10. For Anne — Gregory

Lessons: 1. A Triumph of Surgery

2. The Thief's Story

3. The Midnight Visitor

4. A Question of Trust

5. Footprints Without Feet

6. The Making of a Scientist

7. The Necklace

8. Bholi

9. The Book that Saved the Earth

Grammar topics: 1. Punctuation Marks

2. Articles

3. Tenses

4. Reported Speech

5. Modals

6. Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences

7. Clauses (Noun, Adjective & Adverb)

8. Non-Finites

9. Idioms

10. Phrasal Verbs

11. Figures of Speech

Writing skills topics: 1. Applications

2. Letters

3. Description of Events/Incidents

4. Paragraph Writing

5. Story Writing

6. Report Writing

7. Classified Advertisement

8. Interviews

9. Conversation

HBSE Class 10 Maths syllabus 2024-25 is provided in the table below:

HBSE Class 10 Science syllabus 2024-25 is provided in the table below:

HBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus 2024-25 is provided in the table below:

Unit 1: Sarasvati-Sindhu Civilization 2: Major Civilizations of the Ancient World 3: Major Philosophies of the World

Unit 2: Medieval society — Europe and India; Christianity and Islam: Rise and Conflict; Foreign invasions of India

Unit 3: Colonialism and Imperialism; Movements against British colonialism in India; India at 50 years of independence

Unit 1: Power sharing 2: Federalism 3: Gender, Religion and Caste

Unit 2: Political parties 5: Outcomes of Democracy

Unit 1: Resources and Development 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources 3: Water Resources

Unit 2: Agriculture 5: Mineral and Energy Resources

Unit 3: Manufacturing Industries 7: Lifelines of the National Economy

Unit 1: Development 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy 3: Money and Credit

Unit 2: Globalisation and the Indian Economy 5: Consumer Rights

HBSE Class 10 admit cards are expected to be released by the second week of February 2025 for both private and regular candidates. School headmasters must download admit cards from the board website, verify student details against school records, and report any discrepancies to the board so corrected admit slips can be reissued.

After downloading, schools must distribute admit cards to students before the exams. Private candidates can download their HBSE Class 10 admit card directly from the Haryana Board website.

Candidates can download the admit card online by following the steps provided on the official site.

Students must follow the instructions printed on the HBSE Class 10 admit cards for the 2025 exams:

Subject-wise sample papers for HBSE Class 10 (2025):

Students can consult the reference books listed below while preparing for HBSE Class 10 (2025):

Also read: HBSE Class 10 Syllabus

Here are some practical preparation tips for HBSE Class 10 exams 2025:

HBSE will announce Class 10 results by May 2025 on the official website. If the site is busy, results may also be available via SMS. Follow the official steps to check HBSE Class 10 results online:

Also read: HBSE 10th Result 2025

Steps to check HBSE Class 10 results via SMS are provided by the board as an alternate method:

Students must secure the prescribed minimum marks to pass HBSE Class 10. Candidates appear in five main subjects plus one optional subject. To pass, a student must obtain the HBSE minimum passing marks in at least five subjects. Each subject has a total of 100 marks (theory + practical). The minimum passing requirement is 33% in each subject as well as in aggregate. Main subjects in HBSE Class 10 (2025) include the core five subjects.

Students may choose an additional subject such as Urdu, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Physical Education, Computer Science, Home Science, etc. If a student fails in one main subject but passes the additional subject, the additional subject can replace the failed main subject for the purpose of certification. Passing marks for theory are 26 out of 80 and for practicals are 7 out of 20.

The revaluation application for HBSE Class 10 is likely to be issued by the board in May 2025. Students unhappy with their marks can apply for revaluation or rechecking through the official website by filling the online form and paying the prescribed fee. Fees for revaluation/rechecking are listed below:

Steps to apply for HBSE Class 10 revaluation 2025 are provided by the board and should be followed carefully:

Students who did not secure passing marks in one or two subjects are eligible for compartment exams. The online procedure to apply for HBSE Class 10 compartment exams 2025 is detailed on the official website:

Ques. When were HBSE Class 10 exams 2025 conducted?

Ans. The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) conducted Class 10 board exams from February 28 to March 19, 2025.

Ques. What are the compulsory subjects in HBSE Class 10 exams?

Ans. There are five compulsory subjects in HBSE Class 10: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science. Students can also choose one optional subject from the options provided by their school.

Ques. Can we take only the top 5 subjects for percentage aggregate in HBSE Class 10 Exam 2025?

Ans. Yes. Under the current policy, students may include marks from newly introduced skill/optional subjects in their best-of-five aggregate if those marks improve their overall percentage. If a student fails one main subject but passes an additional subject, the additional subject may replace the failed main subject for certification.

Ques. Where can I get HBSE Class 10 results 2025?

Ans. HBSE Class 10 results for 2025 will be announced in May 2025 on the official Haryana Board website.

Ques. Which subject is the easiest in HBSE Class 10 exams?

Ans. Many students find the first language (Hindi) easier, as it is often their mother tongue and generally requires less preparation time.

Ques. What are the passing marks for HBSE Class 10 compartment exams 2025?

Ans. The passing criteria for HBSE Class 10 compartment exams is 33% of the total marks, including theory and practical components.

Ques. Can I appear for HBSE Class 10 compartment exams even if I had passed the subject?

Ans. Yes. Students may opt to reappear in certain subjects in compartment exams to improve their marks, even if they have passed those subjects previously.

Ques. Is the HBSE Class 10 compartment exam tough?

Ans. No. Compartment exams are generally made less demanding than the regular exams to support students who need a second chance.

Direct link to Download HBSE 10th Date Sheet 2025

Table of Contents

  1. HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025: Highlights
  2. HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025: Important Dates
  3. HBSE Class 10 Registration 2024-25
  4. HBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2025
  5. HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2024-25
  6. HBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024-25
  7. HBSE Class 10 Admit Card 2024-25
  8. HBSE Class 10 Sample Papers 2024-25
  9. HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025: Reference Books
  10. HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025: Preparation Tips
  11. HBSE Class 10 Result 2025
  12. HBSE Class 10 Exams 2025: Revaluation
  13. HBSE Class 10 Compartment Exams 2025
  14. Frequently Asked Questions
Particulars Details
Exam Name HBSE Secondary Examinations 2025
Exam Conducting Authority Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE)
Exam Level Matriculate
Exam Frequency Annual
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Duration 3 Hours
Exam Medium Hindi & English
Eligibility Minimum 14 years of age and at least 33% in Class 9 examinations
Passing marks 33% of aggregate
Official website bseh.org.in
HBSE Class 10 Exam 2025 Events Dates
Date Sheet Release Date January 9, 2025
Admit Card Release 2nd week of February 2025
Exam Dates February 28 to March 19, 2025
Result Declaration May 2025
Application for Compartment Exam May 2025 (without late fee)
May–June 2025 (with late fee)
Compartment Exam Dates July 2025
Compartment Exam Result August 2025
Exam Dates Subjects
February 28, 2025

Mathematics (Standard), Mathematics (Basic)

March 3, 2025 English
March 5, 2025

Physical and Health Education, Sanskrit, Urdu, Drawing, Agriculture, Computer Science, Home Science, Hindustani Music (All Options), Animal Husbandry, Dance, Sanskrit Sahitya (Aarsh Padhdti Gurukul), Sanskrit Sahitya (Parampargat Sanskrit Vidyapeeth)

March 7, 2025

Hindi

March 11, 2025 Science
March 13, 2025

Punjabi, IT & ITES (For Govt. Model Sr. Secondary School, SLCE, Faridabad only), Sanskrit Vyakaran (Aarsh Padhdti Gurukul), Sanskrit Vyakaran (Parampargat Sanskrit Vidyapeeth)

March 17, 2025 Social Science
March 19, 2025 NSQF Subjects – Retail, Private Security, Automotive, IT, ITES, Beauty and Wellness, Physical Education, Agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality, Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing, Banking, Finance Services and Insurance, Healthcare, Power, Plumbing, Construction
Name of the subject Maximum Marks in theory CCE Maximum Marks in practical Total Marks
Hindi (First Language) 80 20 - 100
English (Second Language) 80 20 - 100
Sanskrit/Punjabi/Urdu 80 20 - 100
Mathematics 80 20 - 100
Social Science 80 20 - 100
Science 60 20 20 100
Optional Subjects
Home Science 60 20 20 100
Agriculture 60 20 20 100
Animal Husbandry 60 20 20 100
Music 20 20 60 100
Dance 20 20 60 100
Drawing 60 20 20 100
Physical and Health Education 60 20 20 100
Computer Science 40 20 40 100
Physical Education 30 20 50 100
Question Type Number of Questions Marks Total marks
Essay Type 3 5 15
Short Answer Type 5 3 15
Very Short Answer Type 5 2 10
Objective 40 1 40
Overall - - 80
Question Type Number of Questions Marks Total marks
Long Calculation Type 8 4 32
Short Calculation Type 6 3 18
Very Short Answer Type 10 2 20
One Word Answer Type 10 1 10
Overall - - 80
Question Type Number of Questions Marks Total marks
Essay Type 4 5 20
Short Answer Type 7 3 21
Very Short Answer Type 8 2 16
Objective 16 1 16
Map 2 4+3 7
Overall - - 80
Subject Syllabus PDF
Agriculture Click to Download
Animal Husbandry Click to Download
Computer Science Click to Download
Drawing Click to Download
Dance Click to Download
English Click to Download
Hindi Click to Download
Math Click to Download
Melodic Music Click to Download
Music Tabla Click to Download
Music Vocal Click to Download
Physical Education Click to Download
Punjabi Click to Download
Sanskrit Click to Download
Science Click to Download
Social Science Click to Download
Home Science Click to Download
Urdu Click to Download
S.No Name of books Lessons
1. First Flight

Lessons:
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
3. Two Stories about Flying
i) His First Flight
ii) The Black Aeroplane

4. From the Diary of Anne Frank

5. Glimpses of India
i) A Baker from Goa
ii) Coorg
iii) Tea from Assam

6. Mijbil the Otter

7. Madam Rides the Bus

8. The Sermon at Benares

9. The Proposal
Poems:
1. Dust of Snow
2. Fire and Ice
3. A Tiger in the Zoo
4. How to Tell Wild Animals
5. The Ball Poem
6. Amanda!
7. The Trees
8. Fog
9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon
10. For Anne — Gregory

2. Footprints Without Feet

Lessons:
1. A Triumph of Surgery

2. The Thief's Story

3. The Midnight Visitor

4. A Question of Trust

5. Footprints Without Feet

6. The Making of a Scientist

7. The Necklace

8. Bholi

9. The Book that Saved the Earth

3. Grammar

Topics:
1. Punctuation Marks

2. Articles

3. Tenses

4. Reported Speech

5. Modals

6. Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences

7. Clauses (Noun, Adjective & Adverb)

8. Non-Finites

9. Idioms

10. Phrasal Verbs

11. Figures of Speech

4. Writing Skills

Topics:
1. Applications

2. Letters

3. Description of Events/Incidents

4. Paragraph Writing

5. Story Writing

6. Report Writing

7. Classified Advertisement

8. Interviews

9. Conversation

5. Reading Skill Unseen passages
Unit no. Unit name Chapters Marks
I Number systems Chapter-1: Real Numbers 06
II Algebra Chapter-2: Polynomials
Chapter-3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Chapter-4: Quadratic Equations
Chapter-5: Arithmetic Progressions
20
III Coordinate geometry Chapter-7: Coordinate Geometry 06
IV Geometry Chapter-6: Triangles
Chapter-10: Circles
15
V Trigonometry Chapter-8: Introduction to Trigonometry
Chapter-9: Some Applications of Trigonometry
12
VI Mensuration Chapter-12: Areas Related to Circles
Chapter-13: Surface Areas and Volumes
10
VII Statistics and probability Chapter-14: Statistics
Chapter-15: Probability
11
Total - - 80
Unit no. Unit name Chapters Marks
1. Chemical Substances: Nature & Behaviour Chemical Reactions and Equations
Acids, Bases and Salts
Metals and Non-Metals
Carbon and Its Compounds
20
2. Effects of Living Life Processes
Control and Coordination
How Do Organisms Reproduce
Heredity
18
3. Natural Phenomena Light — Reflection and Refraction
Human Eye and Colourful World
10
4. Electric Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
10
5. Natural Resources Our Environment 02
Total - - 60
Serial no./ book Chapters Marks
1. Bharat and the World

Unit 1:
1) Sarasvati-Sindhu Civilization
2) Major Civilizations of the Ancient World
3) Major Philosophies of the World

Unit 2:
4) Medieval Society: Europe and India; Christianity and Islam — Rise and Conflict
5) Foreign Invasions of India

Unit 3:
6) Colonialism and Imperialism
7) Movements against British Colonialism in India
8) Fifty years of independence

7





7





9
2. Democratic Politics II

Unit 1:
1) Power sharing
2) Federalism
3) Gender, Religion and Caste

Unit 2:
4) Political Parties
5) Outcomes of Democracy

12





9
3. Contemporary India II

Unit 1:
1) Resources and Development
2) Forest and Wildlife Resources
3) Water Resources

Unit 2:
4) Agriculture
5) Mineral and Energy Resources

Unit 3:
6) Manufacturing Industries
7) Lifelines of the National Economy

8





7





6
4. Understanding Economic Development

Unit 1:
1) Development
2) Sectors of the Indian Economy
3) Money and Credit

Unit 2:
4) Globalisation and the Indian Economy
5) Consumer Rights

8






7
Total - 80
Subjects Sample Papers
English Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Hindi Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Punjabi Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Social Science Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Maths Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Science Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Sanskrit Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Computer Science Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Home Science Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Physical Education Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 2
Subjects Popular Reference Books
English
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin — for grammar practice.
  • Xam Idea Complete Course English for Class 10 — Oswaal School Books.
  • All in One English Language & Literature for Class 10 — Arihant Experts.
Science
  • Fundamentals of Physics — Pradeep Publication.
  • Science for Class 10: Biology by Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur.
  • Science for Class 10: Chemistry by Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur.
  • Science for Class 10: Physics by Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur.
  • Principles of Physics — S. Chand (N. K. Chowdhry).
Social Science
  • Social Science — S. Chand (N. K. Chowdhry).
  • Xam Idea Social Science — Editorial Board.
  • All in One Social Science for Class 10 — Arihant.
  • Golden Guide for Social Science — Sudha Rastogi, S. A. Siddiqui, J. P. Singhal & Dr. Gulshan Rai.
Maths
  • Secondary School Mathematics for Class 10 — R. S. Aggarwal.
  • All in One Mathematics — Arihant.
  • Mathematics for Class 10 — R. D. Sharma.
Particulars Fee Amount
Revaluation INR 250 per subject
Rechecking INR 1,000 per subject