Class 10 is the first board exam year. Everything you study now builds your foundation for Class 11-12 and competitive exams. We've organized every subject with NCERT solutions, chapter notes, MCQs, important questions, sample papers, and previous year papers — all in one place.
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Try Stride Free →14 chapters. 80 marks theory + 20 marks internal. Highest weightage: Algebra (20 marks), Geometry (15 marks), Trigonometry (12 marks). NCERT is sufficient for 80%+ — just practice every exercise.
13 chapters covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. 80 marks theory. Most students struggle with Chemical Reactions (Ch1) and Electricity (Ch11). Focus on NCERT activities — CBSE asks activity-based questions.
Two books: First Flight (prose + poetry) and Footprints Without Feet (supplementary). 80 marks. Reading comprehension carries 20 marks — practice unseen passages regularly. Writing skills: letters, articles, and story writing.
Four sub-subjects: History (Nationalism, Industrialisation), Geography (Resources, Agriculture), Political Science (Power Sharing, Federalism), Economics (Development, Sectors). Map work carries 5 guaranteed marks — don't skip it.
| Subject | Theory | Internal | Total | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| English | 80 | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Hindi | 80 | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 33 |
CBSE Class 10 board exams typically begin in mid-February and conclude by late March. The date sheet is released in December. Exams are held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
For most subjects, yes — 70-80% of board exam questions come directly from NCERT. The remaining 20-30% test application and higher-order thinking, which you can prepare for with sample papers and previous year questions. NCERT + 10 sample papers is the proven formula for 90%+.
Quality over quantity. 4-5 focused hours daily (including school/coaching time) is sufficient. More important than hours: consistency. Studying 4 hours every day for 6 months beats cramming 12 hours in the last month.