The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has succesfully conducted the class 10 Science Phase 2 (subject code: 086) exam today, May 18, 2026. It has conducted the CBSE 10th Science phase 2 exam from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at various centres for more than 4.70 lakh students.

Many students who had appeared for the CBSE 10th phase 2 Science exam said that the exam was neither tough nor easy. The CBSE Class 10 Science question paper 2026 was rated as moderate. Let's check the detailed CBSE Class 10 Science exam analysis 2026 along with question paper review.

CBSE Class 10 Science exam highlights 2026

CBSE Class 10 Science exam analysis 2026

The CBSE Class 10 Science phase 2 exam consists of 80 marks. It consists of three sections: Section A (Biology), Section B (Chemistry) and Section C (Physics). Students must note that all the questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions.

Students who had appeared for the CBSE 10th Science Phase 2 exam rated the question paper as moderate. A few students said that the Biology part is easy compared to other sections. We are trying our best to get a detailed exam anlaysis for Phase 2. Once available, it will be updated here.

CBSE Class 10 Science answer key 2026

Many students search for the CBSE 10th Science answer key after the exam to review their marked responses. However, one should note that the Board never releases the CBSE Class 10 answer key 2026 after concluding the written exams.

This year, the Board has introduced a two-board format in class 10. The exam authority has declared the results. With an aim to ease the exam stress, the CBSE has introduced the phase 2 exam format. The first phase of CBSE 10th board exams 2026 were held from February 17 to March 11, 2026. The CBSE Phase 2 will be held from May 15 to 21, 2026.