The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully conducted the Class 10 Mathematics board exam today, March 10, 2025. The exam, held across various centres in the country, witnessed a mixed response from students and teachers. According to initial reactions from students, the CBSE Class 10 Maths paper was moderately challenging but manageable. Teachers who reviewed the question paper described it as well-balanced, covering all sections of the syllabus, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics. Two to three questions required deeper conceptual understanding and logical reasoning, testing students’ ability to apply knowledge beyond direct textbook learning. The Basic Math paper included three HOTS MCQs (1 mark each) A 2-mark question from Circles was found slightly challenging by students. In Standard Math (Set 2), students found Q34 (5 marks) particularly challenging. However, in other sets, this level of difficulty was not present. The paper was appropriately challenging, little lengthy, thorough preparation using NCERT would have been beneficial. Effective time management during the exam was crucial for students to navigate the paper successfully.