Excel in CBSE Class 10 & 12 Boards 2026 with Oswaal’s Competency Based Chapter-Wise Questions
Students gearing up for the Class 10 or Class 12 CBSE Board Exams 2026 are already aware of the increasing importance of the competency-based questions. But what are they, and how can students get better at solving them? Let’s discuss it in detail today.
To begin, CBSE has shifted its focus from rote learning to application-based learning. It means that students now face more case-based, reasoning-based, and integrated questions in their exams. But what’s the best way to prepare for this new pattern? The answer is simple. Practicing with the right books.
That’s where Oswaal CBSE Competency Focused Questions Chapter-wise Books come in. Whether a student is in Class 10 or Class 12 (Science or Commerce), we’ve got them covered with subject-wise, well-structured question banks designed for the latest CBSE paper pattern.
Now, we’ll share how the competency-based resources can help students prepare for all subjects systematically.
For Class 10 Students
Oswaal CBSE Competency Focused Questions Chapter-wise Class 10 (2026) covers Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. It includes 1000+ MCQs for extensive practice. Through the questions, students can easily master the Class 10 competency-based questions for boards.
For Class 12 Students
CBSE Competency-based questions Class 12 (Chapter-Wise) is a series of three books, including the following:
1. Science Stream (PCM)
Oswaal CBSE Competency Focused Questions Chapter-wise Class 12: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Science Stream (PCB)
Oswaal CBSE Competency Focused Questions Chapter-wise Class 12: PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
3. Commerce Stream
Oswaal CBSE Competency Focused Questions Chapter-wise Class 12: Accounts, Economics, Business Studies, Commerce, Mathematics
Each book includes more than 1000 MCQs for thorough practice. These are ideal for anyone aiming to practice competency-based questions for class 12 and score higher with confidence.
What Makes the Competency-Focused Books Exam-Smart?
🔹 The chapters begin with easy-to-grasp visual tools like flowcharts, concept maps, tables, and highlighted notes, making revision quick and effective.
🔹 Questions from Levels 1 and 2 are sourced directly from the CBSE Handbook, ensuring that students are preparing from the most authentic material.
🔹 The books cover different types of questions, including assertion-reason-based questions, MCQs, case-based questions, and integrated reasoning questions, the books cover every question type asked in the boards.
🔹 The books prepare students for the exam day by helping them practice every major competency-based question CBSE is likely to ask. This way, they don’t face any surprises on the exam day.
🔹 Each question is linked to the right learning outcome and thinking skill, as per the New Education Policy (NEP) and Bloom’s levels, helping students focus on the "why" behind each question.
Now that CBSE is moving towards competency-based learning, students must rely on relevant books. They must choose the resources that help them think, analyse, and apply their knowledge in real life. Hence, Oswaal’s competency-focused books are here to keep them ahead of their peers in the boards!
