{"id":295921,"date":"2026-02-09T10:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=295921"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:22:46","slug":"how-to-score-above-90-percent-in-cbse-board-for-class-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/how-to-score-above-90-percent-in-cbse-board-for-class-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Study Tips for Scoring Above 90% in Board Exam 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <\/span><b>CBSE exam Class 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right around the corner, students are preparing diligently to get good marks. But truth to be told, diligence alone won\u2019t help you; you need to work smart as well.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, making a study plan is one thing, but making an effective and structured study plan is a completely different aspect.\u00a0 Effective preparation is especially important if you want to score more than 90% on your board exams. Let\u2019s explore some smart tips for you to score above 90%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Smart Study Tips for Scoring Above 90%<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some effective strategies and smart tips to score above 90% on your <\/span><b>CBSE exam Class 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Devise An Effective Study Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to score above 90% on your board exams, your study plan should incorporate the following.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allocate more time to weaker subjects while maintaining your strengths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and the weightage to prioritise accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to set smart and achievable goals so that you won\u2019t feel burnt out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a schedule with assigned time slots for each subject or concept.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add short breaks into the schedule between study sessions to avoid burnout.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Focus on NCERT Textbooks\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CBSE exam Class 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> board exams mainly focus on questions from the NCERT books. Hence, you need to prioritise the NCERT books for all subjects so that you have a concrete understanding of exam concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For effective preparation, visit our Aakash Institute website, where we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-10\">CBSE Class 10 NCERT solutions.<\/a> Additionally, you can use NCERT short notes, formula sheets, and revision guides, which will help you to narrow down your focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>High-weightage Topics and Weaker Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the smartest ways to increase your overall mark weightage is by focusing on topics that carry high weightage. To understand which topics carry a significant portion of the total marks, understand the exam pattern and syllabus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, if you aim to score above 90%, you can\u2019t ignore topics you\u2019re weak at. As they can impact your overall score, identify subjects or chapters you struggle with and spend extra time practising on them<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Understand, Don&#8217;t Cram\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major mistakes students make is that they memorise the concepts instead of understanding them. Memorising might offer an immediate result, but it can\u2019t follow through for long-term focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, focusing on understanding concepts is the key if you want to score above 90% on the board exams. Additionally, the board exams incorporate application-based questions that require an in-depth understanding of the concepts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Answer Presentation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how hard you prepare for the exam, you need to present your answers effectively to get better results. For instance, even if you know all the answers, presenting them in an ill-structured way will lead to misevaluation, thereby reducing your overall score.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate bullet points, highlight keywords, and draw diagrams with a pencil to give a better presentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to give direct and to-the-point answers without beating around the bush too much.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Time Management While Answering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to score above 90% on your <\/span><b>CBSE exam Class 10, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you need to manage your time efficiently while writing the exam. For instance, spending too much time on a single question simply won\u2019t leave enough time to answer all the questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, for effective answering, you can practice answering under timed conditions with short tricks and strategies to solve long questions faster. Make sure you attempt easier questions first, then tackle harder ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>CBSE Sample Paper 2025-26 Class 10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If scoring above 90% is your goal, then the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/boards\/cbse-class-10-sample-papers\"><b>CBSE sample paper 2025-26 Class 10<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is your trusted companion. These sample papers are released by the conducting authority, CBSE, itself to offer insight into the exam pattern, marking scheme, and question difficulty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, along with solving the sample papers, you need to review and rectify your mistakes for better results. Some of the sample papers you need to solve include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cbseacademic.nic.in\/web_material\/SQP\/ClassX_2025_26\/MathsStandard-SQP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sample paper class 10 Maths<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let&#8217;s practise complex math problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cbseacademic.nic.in\/web_material\/SQP\/ClassX_2025_26\/EnglishL-SQP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>English sample paper Class 10<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Used to understand the difficulty of the questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cbseacademic.nic.in\/web_material\/SQP\/ClassX_2025_26\/Science-SQP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sample paper Class 10 Science<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gives you insight into application-based problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cbseacademic.nic.in\/web_material\/SQP\/ClassX_2025_26\/SocialScience-SQP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SST sample paper Class 10<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers you a chance at understanding the nature of the questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Work Smart and Hard<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s an old saying that goes like this: \u201cPractice makes a man perfect.\u201d The same goes for exam preparation. Preparing efficiently is the key to getting better results. Also, make sure you don\u2019t skip any topics while preparing. Because if you want to score above 90%, then every single question matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you can\u2019t afford to miss out on topics. However, prioritise the topics that need extra preparation time or a better understanding. In case of any doubts, ask for help from your teachers or online tutors like us, Aakash Institute. We offer trusted NCERT solutions for all Class 10 subjects and structured help for nailing the exam!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Why is a structured plan important for scoring above 90% in the CBSE exams?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You need a structure plan so that you can divide the syllabus into a less complex bundle of concepts with relative time management.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. What are some smart study tips to score above 90% in the CBSE exams?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some smart study tips to score above 90% are as follows.<br \/>\nFocus on NCERT textbooks<br \/>\nUnderstand the concepts<br \/>\nSolve sample papers<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the CBSE exam Class 10 right around the corner, students are preparing diligently to get good marks. But truth to be told, diligence alone won\u2019t help you; you need to work smart as well. 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