General Past Papers — Class 10
Every official Hyderabad Board General paper from 2014 to 2023, with the exam pattern and chapter weightage you need to practise smart.
- Papers
- 5
- Years
- 2014–2023
- Total marks
- 60
- Duration
- 2 hours 10 minutes
Download every year
Official Hyderabad Board papers, newest first.
2023
General Class 10 Past Paper 2023 — Hyderabad Board
PDF · Class 10
2022
General Class 10 Past Paper 2022 — Hyderabad Board
PDF · Class 10
2016
General Class 10 Past Paper 2016 — Hyderabad Board
PDF · Class 10
2015
General Class 10 Past Paper 2015 — Hyderabad Board
PDF · Class 10
2014
General Class 10 Past Paper 2014 — Hyderabad Board
PDF · Class 10
Exam pattern & chapter weightage
Know the structure before you practise.
Paper structure
Objective (MCQs)12 marks · 12 questions
Short questions33 marks · 11 questions
Long questions15 marks · 3 questions
Where the marks come from
Most-repeated chapters (last 5 years)Focus here
36 marksRemaining syllabus
24 marksHow to use these papers
General-specific advice for Class 10 students.
Study tips
- Practise all General past papers from your own board first
- Memorise the paper pattern above before exam day
- One minute per mark is a safe pace — stick to it
Common mistakes to avoid
- Skipping objective-section revision
- Writing answers longer than the marks require
Frequently asked questions
How many General past papers are available for Class 10?
5 official General papers for Class 10 (Hyderabad Board), covering 2014 to 2023. Each is the original board exam paper.
Are these General papers official?
Yes — these are the same papers administered by Hyderabad Board during annual examinations, which makes them the most reliable practice material available.
How should I practise with these papers?
Start with the most recent year and work backwards. Time yourself strictly (2 hours 10 minutes), then review your answers against the marking scheme where available.
What is the exam pattern for Class 10 General?
The paper is worth 60 marks and lasts 2 hours 10 minutes: Objective (MCQs) (12 marks), Short questions (33 marks), Long questions (15 marks).