PSEB Class 10 Science Exam 2026: Question Paper, Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2026, 14:56 IST

Check the PSEB Class 10 Science Exam 2026 analysis, question paper pattern, and difficulty level here. Download the PSEB 10th Science Question Paper PDF and get the MCQ answer key curated by experts for the exam held on March 16, 2026.

PSEB Class 10 Science Exam 2026: Question Paper, Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF
PSEB Class 10 Science Exam 2026: Question Paper, Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) conducted the Class 10 Science Exam 2026 today, March 16, 2026. The exam was held in offline mode across the state from 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM. For students searching for the paper analysis and the correct answers, we have detailed the question paper structure and the MCQ solutions below. Students can download the question paper and check their responses with the help of subject experts' insights.

Students can also check the PSEB Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 PDF for more board exam updates.

PSEB Class 10 Science Exam 2026: Key Highlightss

This table provides a quick overview of today's Science examination details:

Particulars Details
Board Name

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)

Subject

Science (ਵਿਗਿਆਨ)

Exam Date March 16, 2026
Total Marks

80 Marks

Number of Questions

30 Questions (Total)

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Difficulty Level Moderate

PSEB Class 10 Science Question Paper Pattern 2026

Based on the official question paper, format the Science exam was structured into four main sections to evaluate different skill levels:

  • Part-A (ਭਾਗ-ੳ): Consisted of 16 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark.

  • Part-B (ਭਾਗ-ਅ): Contained two-mark questions. Students were required to attempt any 14 questions.

  • Part-C (ਭਾਗ-ੲ): Contained three-mark questions. Students had to solve any 7 questions.

  •  Part-D (ਭਾਗ-ਸ): Focused on long-answer questions (5 marks each) with internal choices, covering complex diagrams and laws.

Science Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level

The PSEB Class 10 Science paper for 2026 is reported to be moderate in difficulty. The paper was well-distributed across the syllabus, balancing physics, chemistry, and biology.

  • MCQs: Mostly based on direct concepts from the prescribed textbooks.

  •  Short Answer Questions: These were moderate, focusing on practical applications like why planets twinkle or the use of iodine in salt.

  • Long Answer Questions: This section was slightly more challenging, involving detailed diagrams of the human digestive and respiratory systems. 

PSEB Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026

The question paper is a vital tool for students to review their performance and for future batches to understand the exam trend. Students can use the question paper to cross-verify the sets and identify the recurring themes in the Punjab Board Science curriculum. It helps in understanding the weightage given to chapters like "Carbon and its Compounds" and "Light Reflection and Refraction".

Download PSEB Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 PDF

PSEB Class 10 Science Answer Key (MCQs)

Below are the answers for the Multiple Choice Questions from the 2026 Science exam as per the provided paper:

Q. No. Answer Option Q. No. Answer Option
(i)

(ਅ) 

(ix)

(ਅ) 

(ii)

(ਸ) 

(x)

(ੲ) 

(iii)

(ੲ) 

(xi)

(ਸ) 

(iv)

(ੳ) 

(xii)

(ਅ) 

(v)

(ਸ)

(xiii)

(ਅ) 

(vi)

(ਸ) 

(xiv)

(ੲ) 

(vii)

(ੳ) 

(xv)

(ੳ) 

(viii)

(ਅ) 

(xvi)

(ੲ) 

Note: The complete, detailed answer key curated by subject experts for all sections will be shared here soon.

The PSEB Class 10 Science Exam 2026 was balanced and stuck to the prescribed curriculum. While the MCQ section was scoring, the descriptive questions tested the students' conceptual depth. We wish all the students the very best for their results.

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First Published: Mar 16, 2026, 14:56 IST

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