NCERT Books for Class 10 Science – Download Free PDF (Latest Edition)

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 07 Sep 2025, 01:33 AM IST

NCERT Book for Class 10 Science is one of the important source for students studying for boards exams. From understanding how the eye helps us to see, to learning how to operate electric motors to power machines, this book covers everything. In this textbook key chapters of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are covered. This book is available in Hindi, English, and Urdu medium and has well-organised chapters filled with clear explanations and helpful diagrams that will simplify complex concepts. Students can download NCERT Class 10 Science book pdf from the official website of NCERT.

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Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Science PDF 2025-26
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How to Download NCERT books for class 10 Science (2025-26) for Free?
Best Reference Books for Class 10 Science
How to prepare using the NCERT Book for Class 10 Science?
Chapter-Wise Solutions of NCERT Class 10 Science
NCERT Books for Class 10
NCERT Syllabus for Class 10

NCERT Books for Class 10 Science – Download Free PDF (Latest Edition)

NCERT Class 10 Science Book 2025-26

These NCERT books are written in a very comprehensible and easy language and serve as an excellent resource for board exam preparation, as they will help you build a strong foundation of basic concepts. To perform well in exams, students should refer to NCERT solutions, as the solutions are designed by our subject experts in a very comprehensive and systematic way. The NCERT Book for Class 10 Science is a perfect blend of theory and practicals, which makes learning clear and enjoyable. NCERT Books for Class 10 help students to understand key concepts in detail. Instead of just memorising facts, students are now encouraged to observe, explore, and think scientifically about the world around them.

Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Science PDF 2025-26

Students preparing for board exams can download Class 10 Science NCERT book PDF form here. This book covers all chapters with clear explanations, diagrams, and activities, making it the most reliable study material.With this PDF, students can study anytime, anywhere without carrying heavy books.

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NCERT Books for Class 10 Science 2025-26 Chapter-wise Links

This textbook serves as the best study material for students to understand all topics easily. You can also get Class 10 Science book pdf 2025-26.

Chapters	English Medium	Hindi medium
Chapter 1	Chemical Reactions and Equations	रासायनिक अभिक्रियाएँ एवं समीकरण
Chapter 2	Acids Bases and Salts	अम्ल, क्षारक एवं लवण
Chapter 3	Metals and Non-Metals	धातु एवं अधातु
Chapter 4	Carbon and its Compounds	कार्बन एवं उसके यौगिक
Chapter 5	Life Processes	जैव प्रक्रम
Chapter 6	Control and Coordination	नियंत्रण एवं समन्वय
Chapter 7	How do Organisms Reproduce?	जीव जनन कैसे करते हैं
Chapter 8	Heredity	आनुवंशिकता
Chapter 9	Light - Reflection and Refraction	प्रकाश - परावर्तन तथा अपवर्तन
Chapter 10	The Human Eye and the Colourful World	मानव नेत्र तथा रंग-बिरंगा संसार
Chapter 11	Electricity	विद्युत
Chapter 12	Magnetic Effects of Electric Current	विद्युत धारा के चुंबकीय प्रभाव
Chapter 13	Our Environment	हमारा पर्यावरण

How to Download NCERT books for class 10 Science (2025-26) for Free?

Students can easily download the latest edition of the Class 10 Science book PDF 2025-26 from official sources. These textbooks are free to download and allows students to access the complete syllabus. Students can follow the steps given below for PDF Download.

Go to the official website of NCERT i.e, https://ncert.nic.in/
Search "Textbook" in the search bar on the upper right-hand side of the site.
"Textbooks PDF (I-XII)" will show up. Click on this.
In the "Select class" dropdown choose ' Class X' and in "Select Subject" drop-down select "Science"
Now, you are supposed to choose the name of the book.
Click on the “Go” button.
A list of chapters will appear, and you can download the individual chapters in PDF format.
Click on the chapter-wise links and download the NCERT Books for Class 10 Science 2025-26 PDF for each chapter separately
Once downloaded, you can access the textbook offline anytime for easy reference and study

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Best Reference Books for Class 10 Science

Along with NCERT Books for Class 10 Science 2025-26, students can also use a few good reference books. These books, along with the Science textbook, can help improve performance in exams through clear explanations and extra practice.

Subjects	Reference Books
Physics	Physics by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur Principles of Physics S Chand books, – N.k Chowdhry Fundamentals of Physics – Pradeep publication
Chemistry	Chemistry by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
Biology	Biology by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur

How to prepare using the NCERT Book for Class 10 Science?

To prepare effectively with the Class 10 Science NCERT book, students must follow the tips given below:

Read each chapter carefully and understand the concepts.
Highlight important definitions, formulas, and diagrams.
Solve the intext and exercise questions at the end of each chapter.
Revise regularly and practise sample papers along with NCERT questions.

Chapter-Wise Solutions of NCERT Class 10 Science

Get detailed and easy answers for each chapter of the Class 10 Science textbook to help you with better revision and exam preparation. These solutions are based on the Science textbook and follow the latest syllabus.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 2 Acids, Bases, and Salts

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 4 Carbon and Its Compounds

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 5 Life Processes

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 6 Control and Coordination

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 7 How do Organisms Reproduce?

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 8 Heredity and Evolution

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 9 Light Reflection and Refraction

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 10 The Human Eye and The Colorful World

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 11 Electricity

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 12 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Chapter 13 Our Environment

NCERT Books for Class 10

Students must download the books for the other key topics, whose links are given here, in addition to the Class 9 NCERT English books.

NCERT books for Class 10 Maths

NCERT books for Class 10 Social Science

NCERT books for Class 10 English

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10

Click on the links below to download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 subject-wise.

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Science

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Social Science

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Maths

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 English

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Hindi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is NCERT book for Class 10 science updated?

Yes, the NCERT Class 10 Science book has been updated for the academic session 2025–26. Some chapters and topics have been revised or reduced as part of the syllabus rationalisation, so students should always refer to the latest PDF edition available on the official NCERT website.

Q: How to prepare for NCERT class 10 science?

To prepare for NCERT Class 10 Science, read each chapter carefully, make notes of key points and diagrams, and solve all exercise questions. Revise regularly and practise sample papers to strengthen understanding and improve exam readiness.

Q: How many chapters in NCERT class 10 science syllabus?

The NCERT Class 10 Science syllabus now has 13 chapters. These chapters cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology concepts, and all are important for board exams and competitive exam preparation.

Q: How can I download the NCERT Class 10 Science book PDF format?

You can download the book from the official NCERT website or various educational platforms that offer free resources for students.

Q: Can I use NCERT Class 10 Science books for competitive exam preparation?

Yes, while NCERT books are primarily designed for board exams, they lay a strong conceptual foundation that can benefit students preparing for competitive exams like NEET and JEE.

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