NCERT Books for Class 10 Science 2025-26: Download Chapter Wise Free PDF

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Want to build a strong foundation in scientific concepts and principles? Then the NCERT Class 10 Science textbook is for you. From understanding how the eye helps us to see, to learning working of electric motors to power machines, this book covers everything. The NCERT textbook covers key topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, making them easier to understand. Complicated topics are broken down into simple language, which helps make learning clear and enjoyable. 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.

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NCERT Textbooks for Class 10 Science
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NCERT Books for Class 10 Science 2025-26: Download Chapter Wise Free PDF

These NCERT books are written in such a language that it is very comprehensible for everyone. The NCERT Class 10 Science Book is an excellent resource for board exam preparation as it 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.

NCERT Textbooks for Class 10 Science

The NCERT textbook for Class 10 Science consists of various chapters. The chapters are made available in both English and Hindi.

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

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NCERT Books Class 10 Science 2025-26 Syllabus

The NCERT Class 10 Science Book consists of a total of 13 chapters. These subtopics covered in each chapter, as per the NCERT syllabus, are listed below. Getting started with an overview of the concepts covered in this academic year helps students plan their preparation.

Chapter Name	Important Topics
Chemical Reactions and Equations	1.1 Chemical equation 1.2 Types of chemical reactions 1.3 Have you observed the effect of oxidation reaction in everyday life
Acids, Bases and Salts	2.1 Understanding the Chemical properties of Acids and Bases 2.2 What do all acids and all bases have in common 2.3 How strong are Acid and Base solutions 2.4 More about Salts
Metals and Non- Metals	3.1 Physical properties 3.2 Chemical properties of metal 3.3 How do metals and non-metals react 3.4 Occurrence of metals 3.5 Corrosion
Carbon and its compounds	4.1 Bonding in carbon- The covalent bond 4.2 Versatile nature od carbon 4.3 Chemical properties of carbon compounds 4.4 Some important Carbon compounds- Ethanol and Ethanoic acid 4.5 Soaps and Detergents
Life Processes	5.1 What are life processes 5.2 Nutrition 5.3 Respiration 5.4 Transportation 5.5 Excretion
Control and Coordination	6.1 Animal - Nervous system 6.2 Coordination in plants 6.3 Hormones in animals
How do Organisms Reproduce?	7.1 Do organisms create exact copies of themslves? 7.2 Modes of reproduction used by single organisms 7.3 Sexual reproduction
Heredity	8.1 Accumulation of variation during reproduction 8.2 Heredity
Light - Reflection and Refraction	9.1 Reflection of light 9.2 Spherical mirrors 9.3 Refraction of light
The Human Eye and the Colourful World	10.1 The Human eye 10.2 Defects of vision and their corrections 10.3 Refraction of light 10.4 Dispersion of white light by a prism 10.5 Atmospheric refraction 10.6 Scattering of light
Electricity	11.1 Electric current and circuit 11.2 Electric potential and potential difference 11.3 Circuit diagram 11.4 Ohm’s law 11.5 Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends 11.6 Resistance of a system of resistors 11.7 Heating effect of electric current 11.8 Electric power
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current	12.1 Magnetic field and field lines 12.2 Magnetic field due to a current-carrying conductor 12.3 Force on the current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field 12.4 Domestic electric circuits
Our Environment	13.1 Eco-system- What are its components? 13.2 How do our activities affect the environment

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

Students can easily access the NCERT Class 10 Science Book PDF for free by following these steps:

Visit the official NCERT Website at ncert.nic.in.
On the home page click on 'Publications' then choose 'PDF (I-XII) option.
Choose Class X, choose Science, and the pick the name of desired textbook.
Click ‘Go’: This will display the complete list of Class 10 Science book chapters.
Click on the chapter-wise links to download the content.

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NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Science	NCERT Exemplar Class 10 Science solutions
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Best Reference Books for Class 10 Science

Along with the NCERT Books Class 10 , students can also consult some good reference books to check numerical variation and more sample questions. Check the given table to know the best Class 10th science reference books-

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

Chapter-Wise Solutions of NCERT Class 10 Science

Class 10 NCERT Chapter-wise solutions are given below:

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are NCERT books, and why are they important for Class 10 Science?

NCERT books are textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training. They are essential for Class 10 Science as they follow the prescribed syllabus and help students build a strong foundation in scientific concepts.

2. How can I download the NCERT Class 10 Science book chapter-wise in PDF format?

You can download the NCERT Class 10 Science books chapter-wise in PDF format from the official NCERT website or various educational platforms that offer free resources for students.

3. Are NCERT Class 10 Science PDFs really free to download?

Yes, NCERT PDFs are available for free as they are released by the government to promote accessible education. You can download them without any cost.

4. What topics are covered in the Class 10 Science NCERT textbook?

The Class 10 Science NCERT textbook covers various topics including chemical substances, life processes, light, electricity, and more. It emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in the field of science.

5. 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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