The Class 10 computer applications, information technology and artificial intelligence papers were held on February 27. The papers, according to experts and students, followed the pattern given in the sample papers.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 Computer Applications, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence papers on February 27. According to both experts and students, the question paper was largely based on the pattern provided in the sample papers, making it easier for candidates to attempt.
CBSE Class 10 Computer Application Exam Analysis
According to Ashima Malhotra, PGT, Computer Science, Satya School, Gurugram, the overall difficulty level of the computer application paper ranged from moderate to easy. The MCQs were strongly logic-based, requiring students to apply concepts rather than rely on memorisation, she added.
Students who had a clear and strong understanding of the topics were able to answer most questions confidently, as the paper focused more on conceptual knowledge rather than rote learning. However, some students found the multiple-choice questions slightly tricky.
The subjective questions were mostly straightforward and expected, making them easy to attempt, as noted by a teacher. These questions also gave students a good opportunity to score higher marks. Overall, the paper was designed to test conceptual clarity, logical thinking, and practical knowledge.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 Information Technology (402) paper was well-balanced, student-friendly, and closely aligned with the syllabus, according to Nimish Srivastava, HOD – Information Technology at Witty International School, Bhilwara. The paper mainly focused on conceptual understanding and practical application, making it moderately easy for students who had prepared consistently.
Section A included direct, textbook-based questions from topics such as Employability Skills, LibreOffice Writer, Calc, and basic DBMS concepts, allowing well-prepared students to aim for full marks.
Section B tested descriptive and practical knowledge through application-based questions. The section also provided sufficient internal choices and avoided confusing or ambiguous questions, making it easier for students to attempt.
“The IT paper was easy, and I was able to complete it comfortably within the given time,” said Ayush Agarwal, a Class 10 student at Witty International School, Bhilwara. Many students are expected to perform well, with a strong possibility of achieving excellent scores in the examination.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Information Technology paper carried a total of 50 marks and was divided into two sections — Section A (objective-type questions) and Section B (subjective-type questions). As per the CBSE blueprint, internal choices were also provided in the question paper.
Section A included multiple-choice questions from Employability Skills and subject-specific skills. Most questions were direct and based on the prescribed syllabus. Topics such as communication skills, entrepreneurship, sustainable development goals, and workplace safety were easy to attempt. Questions from LibreOffice Writer, Calc, and Base were designed to test students’ practical knowledge of software tools.
Section B consisted of short and long answer questions that evaluated conceptual clarity in areas like emotional intelligence, ICT skills, data and information concepts, digital documentation, spreadsheets, and database management.
According to Samrity Khurana, Subject Matter Expert at Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, the paper focused more on conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization. Although most questions were straightforward, a few application-based questions from the spreadsheet and database sections required careful thinking. Students who had good hands-on practice with LibreOffice found the paper easier to handle.
The paper was well-balanced and student-friendly, said Shilpi Arora of Global Indian International School Noida. It followed the syllabus and exam pattern prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), with most questions focusing on practical understanding. Students were able to complete the paper on time, and both MCQs and subjective questions were mostly direct and situation-based. Overall, the difficulty level was moderate, making the paper scoring for well-prepared students.
According to Bhavesh Gandhi, Subject Matter Expert at Lancers Army Schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 IT paper was very easy and mainly based on the NCERT syllabus. Most of the questions were directly taken from the textbook or were similar to the MCQs given in the sample papers.
Section-wise, Gandhi said that Section A consisted of multiple-choice questions and was a scoring section. The section did not include any tricky or out-of-syllabus questions. The MCQs were simple and could be answered using basic textbook knowledge.
Section B included subjective-type questions, which were easy to answer using both theoretical and practical concepts. The sub-questions were also straightforward and did not put much pressure on students. Overall, the paper difficulty level was between easy and moderate.
According to Reetu Pandey, IT Head at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ansal Campus Lucknow, the exam received positive feedback from students and teachers. Most students found the paper easy, simple, and student-friendly. Initial feedback suggests that the questions were clearly framed, closely aligned with the syllabus, and allowed students to attempt the paper confidently within the allotted time.
The paper comprised objective, case-study and short-answer questions that were familiar to students from regular classroom practice and sample materials, helping many complete the exam comfortably. The overall structure and level of the questions provided students a fair opportunity to score well, reflecting a balanced assessment approach that eased stress and boosted morale among examinees.
CBSE Class 10 AI exam analysis
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) question paper followed the official CBSE blueprint and was divided into two sections — Section A (objective-type questions) and Section B (subjective-type questions). Section A included MCQs from Employability Skills and core AI topics such as the AI project cycle, supervised and unsupervised learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, evaluation metrics, and ethical frameworks. Most questions were direct and based on the prescribed syllabus, according to Samrity Khurana, Subject Matter Expert at Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools.
Section B consisted of short and long answer questions designed to test conceptual clarity and practical understanding. Students were asked to explain key topics such as train-test split, overfitting, precision, AI domains, and the differences between AI, machine learning, and deep learning. Some scenario-based questions were also included to evaluate the application of knowledge.
Overall, the paper maintained a good balance between theory and application, making it relatively straightforward and scoring for students who were well prepared, Khurana added.
According to Deepika Aggarwal of Silverline Prestige School, the Class 10 AI and IT papers were student-friendly, with many students finding the questions simple, clear, and manageable to complete within the allotted time.
The paper mainly focused on practical understanding and basic concepts rather than memorisation. Many questions were similar to those in the official CBSE sample papers and handbook, making the exam predictable and balanced.
As per Dr. Alka Kapur of Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, the AI examination was well received by students, who expressed satisfaction with the overall paper. All questions were strictly based on the prescribed syllabus and were easy to attempt. The question paper was well-structured, balanced, and not too lengthy.
The paper was suitable for students of different ability levels. The four-mark questions, especially those based on Bag of Words and Confusion Matrix, were considered scoring and easy to solve. Most of the MCQs were application-based, promoting conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization.