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CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2023-2024 – Class X Curriculum

By SchoolMyKids Expert|11 - 12 mins read| June 20, 2023

Check out CBSE Class 10 Syllabus and Curriculum for CBSE Class 10th. CBSE class 10th board exam is also known as CBSE All India Secondary School Examination (Class X). Read this article for CBSE Secondary School Examination Class X Syllabus 2023-2024 for Main subjects, Additional Subjects and Languages – CBSE 10th Class Syllabus Maths , CBSE Class 10th Syllabus Science , CBSE 10th Syllabus Social Studies , CBSE Class 10th English Syllabus, CBSE Class 10th Hindi Syllabus and 10th Class CBSE Syllabus of Languages . Also read CBSE Exam Date Sheet for Class 10th. Continue to read for CBSE board syllabus for class 10th and to download CBSE Secondary School Examination Curriculum for all subjects available in CBSE Class X board examination.

Secondary School Syllabus is covered in 2 years in CBSE schools, Class IX (9th) and Class X (10th). In this article, we have listed down list of all subjects available in CBSE Secondary School but we will cover syllabus only for CBSE Class X. The syllabus covered below is for CBSE Syllabus 2023-24 Class 10th or CBSE Secondary School Examination.

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CBSE 12th Syllabus

CBSE Exam Date Sheet for Class 12th

In class X, Students will be assessed on the Scholastic Area, co-Scholastic Activities and Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Values).

The CBSE students have to study 5 subjects and 1 vocational subject in class 10th as part of Scholastic Area.. CBSE has made it compulsory for class 10 students to appear for a vocational subject as an additional course.

Class IX and X is a composite course. Students therefore should take only those subjects in class IX which they intend to continue in Class-X. Subjects can be offered as under:

Compulsory1. Language I
2. Language II
3. Mathematics – Basic or Mathematics Standard
4. Science
5. Social Science
Optional6. Skill Subject / Elective Subject
7. Language III
Subjects of Internal Assessment8. Art Education
9. Health & Physical Education
10. Work Experience

Refer below for the list of all subjects available in Class X. Students can choose any language and subject from additional subjects list as the 6th subject. CBSE offers Hindi, English and 38 other languages.

Subjects in Class 10th Secondary School Examination – List of Subjects of studies available in Class X CBSE Board Exam

Refer to table below for list of subjects available in CBSE Secondary School Examination, Class 10th board. Click on the subject name for the Class 10th  Syllabus, Exam course Structure, paper format and prescribed books.

1. Core Subjects offered at Secondary Level

Student have to select any one of Hindi Course A or Hindi Course B. In Mathematics student have to select any one of Mathematics – Standard or Mathematics – Basic

 Subject NameCode
Hindi Course – A002
Hindi Course – B085
English – Language and Literature184
Mathematics – Standard041
Mathematics – Basic241
Science086
Social Science087

2. Subjects of Internal Assessment

Subject NameCode
Art Education502
Health and Physical Education & Work Education506

3. Additional Subjects

Subject NameCode
Music 
Carnatic Music-Vocal031
Carnatic Music-Melodic Instruments032
Carnatic Music-Percussion Instruments033
Hindustani Music-Vocal034
Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments035
Hindustani Music Percussion Instruments036
Painting049
Home Science064
National Cadet Corps (NCC)076
Computer Applications165
Elements of Business154
Elements of Book Keeping & Accountancy254

Skill Subjects

NameCode
Retail401
Information Technology402
Security403
Automotive404
Introduction to Financial Markets405
Introduction to Tourism406
Beauty & Wellness407
Agriculture408
Food Production409
Front Office Operations410
Banking & Insurance411
Marketing & Sales412
Health Care413
Apparel414
Multi Media415
Multi Skill Foundation Course416
Artificial Intelligence417
Physical Activity Trainer418
Data Science419
Electronics and Hardware420
Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology)421
Design Thinking and Innovation422

4. Languages

List of subjects offered at Secondary Level

S. No.CODESubject Name
1002Hindi Course-A
085Hindi Course-B
2184English Lang & Lit.
101English Communicative
3003Urdu Course-A
004Urdu Course-B
4004Punjabi
5005Bengali
6006Tamil
7007Telugu
089Telugu Telangana
8008Sindhi
9009Marathi
10010Gujarati
11011Manipuri
12012Malayalam
13013Odia
14014Assamese
15015Kannada
16016Arabic
17017Tibetan
18018French
19020German
20021Russian
21023Persian
22024Nepali
23025Limboo
24026Lepcha
25088Bhoti
26092Bodo
27091Kok Borok
28093Tangkhul
29094Japanese
30095Bhutia
31096Spanish
32097Kashmiri
33098Mizo
34099Bahasa Melayu
35122Sanskrit
119Sanskrit Communicative
36131Rai
37132Gurung
38133Tamang
39134Sherpa
40136Thai

Overall Assessment Pattern

In each subject student will get marks out of 100. Students have to secure 33% marks in board examination and internal assessment separately in each subject. Refer to the below table for overall assessment pattern for Languages, Science, Mathematics and Social Studies.

Board Examination80 Marks
CBSE Board will conduct Class X examination for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject of class X only.
Internal Assessment – Periodic Test10 Marks
Periodic Written test restricted to 3 in each subject. Average of the best 2 tests will be taken for final marks submission
Internal Assessment – Notebook Submission5 Marks
This will cover Regularity, Assignment Completion and Neatness & upkeep of notebook
Internal Assessment – Subject Enrichment Activity5 Marks
  • Languages: Speaking and Listening SkillsScience: Practical Lab WorkMathematics: Maths Lab PracticalSocial Science: Map work and Project Work

The assessment pattern for additional subject depends on the subject selected by the student. As mentioned above students can select any language or any subject from additional subject list as 6th subject.

SubjectsBoard ExaminationInternal Assessment
Home ScienceBoard Class X Examination for 70 marksPractical Examination 30 Marks
Computer ApplicationsBoard Class X Examination for 50 marksPractical Examination 50 Marks
Elements of BusinessBoard Class X Examination for 70 marksPractical Examination 30 Marks
Elements of Book-keeping and AccountancyBoard Class X Examination for 70 marksProject 30 Marks
e-publishing & e-office (Egnlish or Hindi)Board Class X Examination for 30 marksPractical Examination 70 Marks
PaintingBoard Class X Examination for 30 marksPractical Examination 50 Marks
Carnatic MusicBoard Class X Examination for 30 marksPractical Examination 50 Marks
Hindustani Music Board Class X Examination for 30 marksPractical Examination 50 Marks
NCC Board Class X Examination for 70 marksAnnual Training Camp 30 Marks
Skill SubjectsBoard Class X Examination for 50 marksPractical Examination 50 Marks

Download CBSE Secondary School Curriculum or CBSE 10th Board Syllabus for Core subjects and Additional Subjects

Download CBSE Secondary School Curriculum or CBSE 10th Board Syllabus for all Languages

CBSE Class 10th Syllabus Maths (Mathematics)

Refer to the table below for CBSE 10th syllabus for Maths (Mathematics). The below table cover overall unit name and the weight age of each unit in CBSE board exam class X. Explore our CBSE Class 10th Maths Syllabus article for detailed CBSE Board Class 10th Syllabus, Question Paper Design and Exam Pattern for Class 10th. Click to download class 10th question paper solved article for CBSE 10th Board papers covering CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10th , Last Year Question Papers and solved papers for class 10th Maths.

Course Structure Mathematics Class X 2023-24

Explore CBSE Class 10th Maths Syllabus in detail

UnitsUnit NameMarks
INumber Systems06
IIAlgebra20
IIICoordinate Geometry06
IVGeometry15
VTrigonometry12
VIMensuration10
VIIStatistics & Probabilty11
Total 80

The Board examination will be of 80 marks, with a duration of three hours.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 20 Marks

Periodical Test 10 Marks
Note Book Submission05 Marks
Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books)05 Marks

CBSE 10th Class Mathematics Prescribed Books:

  1. Mathematics – Textbook for class IX – NCERT Publication
  2. Mathematics – Textbook for class X – NCERT Publication
  3. Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class IX – CBSE Publication
  4. Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X – CBSE Publication
  5. Laboratory Manual – Mathematics, secondary stage – NCERT Publication
  6. Mathematics exemplar problems for class IX, NCERT publication.
  7. Mathematics exemplar problems for class X, NCERT publication.

CBSE Class 10th Syllabus Science (Code No. 086 / 090)

The CBSE Class 10 Science science paper covers all 3 aspects of science Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

Refer to the table below for CBSE 10th syllabus for Science. The below table cover overall unit name and the weight age of each unit in CBSE board exam class X for Science Subject. Read our Class 10th Science Syllabus article for detailed CBSE Board Class 10th Syllabus, Question Paper Design and Exam Pattern for Class 10th. Click to download class 10th question paper solved article for CBSE 10th Board papers covering CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10th , Last Year Question Papers and solved papers for class 10th Science.

Course Structure Science Class X 2023-24

Explore Class 10th Science Syllabus in detail.

Unit No.UnitMarks
IChemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour25
IIWorld of Living25
IIINatural Phenomena12
IVEffects of Current13
VNatural Resources05
Total 80
Internal assessment 20
Grand Total 100
  1. The Board examination will be of 80 marks, with a duration of three hours.
  2. Question paper will consist of 27 questions.
  3. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice will be provided in two questions of 3 marks each and one question of ve marks.

CBSE 10th Class Science Prescribed Books

  • Science – Textbook for class IX – NCERT Publication
  • Science – Textbook for class X – NCERT Publication
  • Assessment of Practical Skills in Science – Class IX – CBSE Publication
  • Assessment of Practical Skills in Science – Class X – CBSE Publication
  • Laboratory Manual – Science – Class IX, NCERT Publication
  • Laboratory Manual – Science – Class X, NCERT Publication
  • Exemplar Problems – Clss IX – NCERT Publication
  • Exemplar Problems Class X – NCERT Publication

CBSE Class 10th Syllabus Social Science /Social Studies

Refer to the table below for CBSE 10th syllabus for Social Science. The below table cover overall unit name and the weight age of each unit in CBSE board exam class X for Social Science Subject. Read our Class 10th Social Science Syllabus article for detailed CBSE Board Class 10th Syllabus, Question Paper Design and Exam Pattern for Class 10th. Click to download class 10th question paper solved article for CBSE 10th Board papers covering CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10th , Last Year Question Papers and solved papers for class 10th Social Science.

Course Structure Social Science Class  X Session 2023-24

Explore Class 10th Social Science Syllabus in detail.

# UnitsMarks
IIndia and the Contemporary World – II20
IIContemporary India – II20
IIIDemocratic Politics II20
IVUnderstanding Economic Development20
 Total80
Internal Assessment20
Total100 Marks

CBSE 10th Class Social Science Prescribed Books:

  1. India and the Contemporary World-II (History) – Published by NCERT
  2. Contemporary India (Geography) – Published by NCERT
  3. Democratic Politics (Political Science) – Published by NCERT
  4. Understanding Economic Development – Published by NCERT
  5. Together Towards a Safer India – Part III, a textbook on Disaster Management – Published by CBSE

CBSE Class 10th Syllabus English

English Communicative (Code No. 101) Syllabus Class X 2023-24

Refer to the table below for CBSE 10th syllabus for English Communicative. The below table cover overall unit name and the weight age of each unit in CBSE board exam class X for English Communicative Subject. Read our Class 10th English Communicative Syllabus article for detailed CBSE Board Class 10th Syllabus, Question Paper Design and Exam Pattern for Class 10th. Click to download class 10th question paper solved for CBSE 10th Board papers covering CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10th , Last Year Question Papers and solved papers for class 10th English Communicative.

The Board examination will be of 80 marks, with a duration of three hours.

Section – Wise Weightage In English Communicative – Exam Pattern

Read CBSE Class 10th English Communicative Syllabus in Detail.

Section Total Weightage 80
AReading Skills22
BWriting Skills22
CGrammar10
DLiterature Textbook and Extended Reading Text26
 TOTAL80

CBSE 10th Class English Communicative Prescribed Books:

Published by CBSE, New Delhi

Interact In English Series by CBSE

  1. Main Course Book (Revised Edition)
  2. Workbook (Revised Edition)
  3. Literature Reader (Revised Edition)

English Language And Literature (Code No. 184) Syllabus Class X 2023-24

Refer to the table below for CBSE 10th syllabus for English Language And Literature. The below table cover overall unit name and the weight age of each unit in CBSE board exam class X for English Language And Literature Subject. Read our Class 10th English Language And Literature Syllabus article for detailed CBSE Board Class 10th Syllabus, Question Paper Design and Exam Pattern for Class 10th. Click to download class 10th question paper solved for CBSE 10th Board papers covering CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10th , Last Year Question Papers and solved papers for class 10th English Language And Literature.

The Board examination will be of 80 marks, with a duration of three hours.

Section – Wise Weightage In English Language And Literature

Read Class 10th English Language And Literature Syllabus in detail.

Section Total Weightage 80
AReading Skills20
BWriting Skills with Grammar20
CLanguage through Literature40
TOTAL 80

Internal Assessment of 20 marks.

CBSE 10th Class English Language And Literature Prescribed Books:

Published by NCERT, New Delhi

  1. FIRST FLIGHT – Text for Class X
  2. FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET – Supplementary Reader for Class X
  3. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS – II (WORKBOOK FOR CLASS X) – Units 1 to 4 and Units 7 to 11
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