CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2025-26 Updated Curriculum and Course Structure

Unit

Content

Competencies

Explanation / Learning Outcome

I. Number Systems

Real Numbers

1. Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

2. Proofs of irrationality of √2, √3, √5

- Understands real numbers and their properties

- Extends powers and exponents

- Applies Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

- Describes Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

- Proves irrationality algebraically (√2, √3, √5, etc.)

II. Algebra

Polynomials:

1. Zeros of a polynomial

2. Relationship between zeros and coefficients

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables:

1. Graphical & algebraic solutions

2. Algebraic conditions for solutions

3. Contextual problems

Quadratic Equations:

1. Standard form

2. Solutions by factorization & formula

3. Discriminant & nature of roots

4. Situational problems

Arithmetic Progressions:

1. nth term and sum

- Links algebraic & graphical solutions

- Models & solves real-life problems

- Finds solutions algebraically and graphically

- Applies discriminant, factorization, and formula

- Applies AP concepts to daily life

- Finds zeros and relates to coefficients

- Plots and solves equations

- Uses substitution/elimination

- Solves quadratic equations

- Uses AP for nth term and sum

- Applies concepts to real-world scenarios

III. Coordinate Geometry

1. Review of coordinate geometry concepts

2. Distance formula

3. Section formula (internal division)

- Derives and uses formulae for distance & section

- Solves geometry problems on coordinate plane

- Finds distance between points

- Determines coordinates for division of a segment

IV. Geometry

Triangles:

1. Similar triangles & their properties

- Basic Proportionality Theorem

Circles:

1. Tangent properties

- Tangent perpendicularity

- Lengths of tangents

- Differentiates congruent/similar figures

- Establishes similarity of triangles

- Proves theorems on tangents

- Applies and proves similarity criteria

- Proves properties of tangents and solves related problems

V. Trigonometry

Introduction:

1. Trigonometric ratios

2. Values for standard angles

3. Relations between ratios

Identities:

1. sin²A + cos²A = 1

Heights & Distances:

1. Problems involving angles of elevation/depression

- Understands trigonometric functions

- Applies ratios and identities

- Solves heights & distances problems

- Evaluates ratios for standard angles

- Uses identities for problem solving

- Applies trigonometry to real-life scenarios

VI. Mensuration

Areas Related to Circles:

1. Sectors and segments

2. Perimeter/circumference problems

Surface Areas & Volumes:

1. Combinations of cubes, cuboids, spheres, hemispheres, cylinders, cones

- Uses formulae for areas and volumes

- Visualises combinations of solids

- Calculates areas, perimeters, surface areas, volumes

- Applies to complex shapes and real-life objects

VII. Statistics & Probability

Statistics:

1. Mean, median, mode (grouped data)

Probability:

1. Classical definition

2. Simple probability problems

- Calculates mean, median, mode

- Applies probability to daily events

- Computes using direct, assumed mean, step deviation

- Finds probabilities in simple real-life problems

S.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%

Total

80

100%

Component

Marks

Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5)

10

Portfolio

5

Lab Practical (Lab activities from the prescribed books)

5

Total

20

S.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.

60

75%

2

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques, and rules in a different way.

12

15%

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.

8

10%

Total

80

100%

Component

Marks

Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5)

10

Portfolio

5

Lab Practical (Lab activities from the prescribed books)

5

Total

20

S.No

Important Study Resources for Class 10 Maths

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Important Questions for Class 10 Maths

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CBSE Sample Paper Class 10 Maths

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Previous Year Question Paper for Class 10 Maths

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NCERT Exemplar for Class 10 Maths

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NCERT Books for Class 10 Maths

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NCERT Solution for Class 10 Maths

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Revision Notes for Class 10 Maths