CBSE Class 10th Syllabus 2021-2022 – Class X Curriculum

Check out CBSE Class 10th 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 2021-2022 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 2021-22 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.

Compulsory	1. Language I 2. Language II 3. Mathematics – Basic or Mathematics Standard 4. Science 5. Social Science
Optional	6. Skill Subject 7. Language III
Subjects of Internal Assessment	8. Art Education 9. Health & Physical Education 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.

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.

3. Additional Subjects

Subject Name	Code
Music
Carnatic Music-Vocal	031
Carnatic Music-Melodic Instruments	032
Carnatic Music-Percussion Instruments	033
Hindustani Music-Vocal	034
Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments	035
Hindustani Music Percussion Instruments	036
Painting	049
Home Science	064
National Cadet Corps	076
Commerce
Elements of Business	154
Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy	254
Computer Applications	165
Retailing	166
Information Technology	402
Security

4. Languages

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 Examination	80 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 Test	10 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 Submission	5 Marks This will cover Regularity, Assignment Completion and Neatness & upkeep of notebook
Internal Assessment – Subject Enrichment Activity	5 Marks   Languages: Speaking and Listening Skills Science: Practical Lab Work Mathematics: Maths Lab Practical Social 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.

Subjects	Board Examination	Internal Assessment
Home Science	Board Class X Examination for 75 marks	Practical Examination 25 Marks
FIT/ICT	Board Class X Examination for 40 marks	Practical Examination 60 Marks
Elements of Business	Board Class X Examination for 100 marks	NA
Elements of Book-keeping and Accountancy	Board Class X Examination for 100 marks	NA
e-publishing & e-office (Egnlish or Hindi)	Board Class X Examination for 30 marks	Practical Examination 70 Marks
Painting	Board Class X Examination for 100 marks	NA
Carnatic Music	Board Class X Examination for 25 marks	Practical Examination 75 Marks
Hindustani Music	Board Class X Examination for 25 marks	Practical Examination 75 Marks
NCC	Board Class X Examination for 70 marks	Annual Training Camp 30 Marks

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

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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 2020-21

Explore CBSE Class 10th Maths Syllabus in detail

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 & Probabilty	11
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 Submission	05 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 2020-21

Explore Class 10th Science Syllabus in detail.

Unit No.	Unit	Marks
I	Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour	25
II	World of Living	23
III	Natural Phenomena	12
IV	Effects of Current	13
V	Natural Resources	07
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 2020-21

Explore Class 10th Social Science Syllabus in detail.

Units		Marks
I	India and the Contemporary World – II	20
II	Contemporary India – II	20
III	Democratic Politics II	20
IV	Understanding Economic Development	20
	Total	80

Project Work Class X: 5 Marks

Every student has to compulsorily undertake any one project on the following units / topics.

1. Disaster Management (Pertaining to class Xth curriculum of Disaster Management only). OR
2. Popular Struggles and Movements OR
3. Money and Credit

CBSE 10th Class Social Science Prescribed Books:

1. India and the Contemporary World-II (History) – Published by NCERT
2. Contemporary India II (Geography) – Published by NCERT
3. Democratic Politics II (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 2020-21

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
A	Reading Skills	20
B	Writing Skills with Grammar	30
C	Literature Textbook and Extended Reading Text	30
	TOTAL	80

CBSE 10th Class English Communicative Prescribed Books:

Published by CBSE, New Delhi

Interact In English Series

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

Extended Reading Texts (either one):

1. Diary of a Young Girl – 1947 by Anne Frank (unabridged edition), Published by CBSE
2. The Story of My Life – 1903 by Helen Keller(unabridged edition)

English Language And Literature (Code No. 184) Syllabus Class X 2020-21

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
A	Reading Skills	20
B	Writing Skills with Grammar	30
C	Literature Textbooks and Extended Reading Text	30
TOTAL		80

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

EXTENDED READING TEXTS (either one) :

1. Diary of a Young Girl – 1947 by Anne Frank (unabridged edition), Published by CBSE
2. The Story of My Life – 1903 by Helen Keller(unabridged edition)