CBSE has issued the CBSE Class 10th Maths syllabus for the academic session 2025-26. CBSE Class 10th Maths board exam will follow the updated 2025-26 CBSE Class 10th Maths syllabus. The students appearing must be well aware of Class 10th Maths syllabus 2025-26.
CBSE Class 10th Maths Syllabus 2025-26
CBSE Class 10th Maths syllabus includes topics like real numbers, algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics and probability. The syllabus includes 15 chapters with different marks for each unit.
The syllabus will allow the students to stage their study schedule, highlight the high weightage chapters and track their process. It is downloadable as a PDF file, so that the students will be well organised while preparing for their exams.
Units | Chapters |
Unit 1: Real Numbers |
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Unit 2: Algebra |
zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials
consistency/inconsistency. Algebraic conditions for number of solutions. Solution of a pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically - by substitution, by elimination. Simple situational problems.
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Unit 3: Coordinate Geometry |
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Unit 4: Geometry |
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Unit 5: Trigonometry |
and 90° . Values of the trigonometric ratios of 30°, 45° and 60°. Relationships between the ratios.
60°. |
Unit 6: Mensuration |
CIRCLES Area of sectors and segments of a circle. Problems based on areas and perimeter /circumference of the above said plane figures. (In calculating area of segment of a circle, problems should be restricted to central angle of 60°, 90° and 120° only
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Unit 7: Statistics and Probability |
Mean, median and mode of grouped data (bimodal situation to be avoided).
Classical definition of probability. Simple problems on finding the probability of an event. |
CBSE Class 10th Maths Syllabus |
Details mentioned in the CBSE 10th Maths Syllabus 2024-25
The CBSE Maths Syllabus for class 10 PDF includes the below given details:
- Marking scheme for each unit: Distributed to each unit, describing the weightage given to help the students plan their revision process.
- Type of Questions:Type of questions asked in the annual examination which may be objective, short or long answer-type.
- Scheme of Question Paper:Elaborated structure to orient the students to the examination pattern.
- Internal Assessment Components:Projects, Assignments, Periodical tests and practical work to be summed up for final evaluation.
- Projects and Assignments: Detailed activities for better conceptualization and real life presentation of mathematical concepts.
- Additional Resources: Downloadable materials and study aids for students to prepare appropriately for CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025.
CBSE 10th Maths Internal Assessment
Components | Marks |
Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5) | 10 |
Portfolio | 05 |
Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) | 05 |
Total | 20 |
Course Structure for CBSE 10th Maths Syllabus 2025
The unit-wise marks distribution for each unit is given below:
Units | Unit Name | Marks |
I | NUMBER SYSTEMS | 06 |
II | ALGEBRA | 20 |
III | COORDINATE GEOMETRY | 06 |
IV | GEOMETRY | 15 |
V | TRIGONOMETRY | 12 |
VI | MENSURATION | 10 |
VII | STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY | 11 |
TOTAL | 80 |
CBSE 10th Maths Standard Question Paper Design
No. | Typology of Questions | Total Marks | % Weightage (approx.) |
1 | Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas | 43 | 54 |
2 | Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. | 19 | 24 |
3 | Analysing: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations. Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions. | 18 | 22 |
CBSE 10th Maths Board Exam 2025: Prescribed Books
Name of the Book | Publication |
Mathematics - Textbook for class X | NCERT Publication |
Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X | CBSE Publication |
Laboratory Manual - Mathematics, secondary stage | NCERT Publication |
Mathematics exemplar problems for class X | NCERT publication |