NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26 (Updated) - Download New Syllabus PDF

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26 (Updated) - Download New Syllabus PDF

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26 (Updated) - Download New Syllabus PDF

Komal MiglaniUpdated on 11 Aug 2025, 09:32 AM IST

Dreaming of high marks in Maths? Your Maths success in boards starts with the NCERT Class 10 syllabus. Class 10 is always considered a crucial period in the life of students of any educational board. They will be preparing to appear for their first board examination. In this important phase of their academic career, a proper syllabus will help them plan for their board exam. The Class 10 NCERT Maths Syllabus 2025-26 introduces students to some key mathematics concepts as well as refreshes their memory of some old concepts. Mastering Real Numbers, Polynomials, Triangles, and Probability in your NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Maths sets the foundation for your future success.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26
NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26: Unit-wise Chapters
How to Download the NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26?
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern (2025-26)
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths
Best Reference Books for Class 10 CBSE Maths
NCERT Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26 for Other Subjects

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26

Each chapter you complete in this NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Maths gets you nearer to your dream score. This article provides a chapter-wise overview of the Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2025-26, helping students and teachers alike prepare for their studies. Subject matter experts at Careers360 have prepared this NCERT Syllabus for class 10 in such a way that it can play an important role in developing logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and exam readiness for every student. Students can strengthen their concepts by using NCERT books aligned with the latest syllabus.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26

The Class 10 Maths syllabus 2025-26 NCERT covers 14 chapters. In the table below, students can find the chapters and contents of each chapter.

Chapter Name	Topics
Real Numbers	1.1 Introduction 1.2 The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic 1.3 Revisiting Irrational Numbers 1.4 Summary
Polynomials	2.1 Introduction 2.2 Geometrical Meaning of the Zeros of a Polynomial 2.3 Relationship between Zeros and Coefficients of a Polynomial 2.4 Summary
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables	3.1 Introduction 3.2 Graphical Method of Solution of a Pair of Linear Equations 3.3 Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations 3.4 Summary
Quadratic Equations	4.1 Introduction 4.2 Quadratic Equations 4.3 Solution of a Quadratic Equation by Factorisation 4.4 Nature of Roots 4.5 Summary
Arithmetic Progressions	5.1 Introduction 5.2 Arithmetic Progressions 5.3 nth Term of an AP 5.4 Sum of First n Terms of an AP 5.5 Summary
Triangles	6.1 Introduction 6.2 Similar Figures 6.3 Similarity of Triangles 6.4 Criteria for Similarity of Triangles 6.5 Summary
Coordinate Geometry	7.1 Introduction 7.2 Distance Formula 7.3 Section Formula 7.4 Summary
Introduction to Trigonometry	8.1 Introduction 8.2 Trigonometric Ratios 8.3 Trigonometric Ratios of Some Specific Angles 8.4 Trigonometric Identities 8.5 Summary
Some Applications of Trigonometry	9.1 Heights and Distances 9.2 Summary
Circles	10.1 Introduction 10.2 Tangent to a Circle 10.3 Number of Tangents from a Point on a Circle 10.4 Summary
Areas Related to Circles	11.1 Areas of Sector and Segment of a Circle 11.2 Summary
Surface Areas and Volumes	12.1 Introduction 12.2 Surface Area of a Combination of Solids 12.3 Volume of a Combination of Solids 12.4 Summary
Statistics	13.1 Introduction 13.2 Mean of Grouped Data 13.3 Mode of Grouped Data 13.4 Median of Grouped Data 13.5 Summary
Probability	14.1 Probability — A Theoretical Approach 14.2 Summary

NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26: Unit-wise Chapters

Below is the unit-wise division of the Class 10 NCERT Maths Syllabus. This unit-wise division will be beneficial for the students to divide the Class 10 Maths Syllabus into smaller chunks and prepare efficiently by creating a timetable. Also, our experienced faculty at Careers360 has given expected marks from each unit after extensive research of the previous year's question patterns.

Unit	Chapters	Expected Marks
Unit I: Number Systems	Real Numbers	6
Unit II: Algebra	Polynomials Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables Quadratic Equations Arithmetic Progressions	20
Unit III: Coordinate Geometry	Coordinate Geometry	6
Unit IV: Geometry	Triangles Circles	15
Unit V: Trigonometry	Introduction to Trigonometry Some Applications of Trigonometry	12
Unit VI: Mensuration	Areas related to Circles Surface Areas and Volumes	10
Unit VII: Statistics and Probability	Statistics Probability	11

How to Download the NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26?

Click the link below to download the Class 10 NCERT Maths Syllabus easily. Careers360 has prepared this handy PDF so you can study anytime, anywhere.
Download NCERT syllabus for class 10 Maths 2025-26 PDF

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern (2025-26)

The NCERT Class 10 Maths exam has 100 full marks, divided into two parts.

Theory paper: 80 marks
Internal assessment: 20 marks

Based on the previous years' papers, the Careers360 faculty has prepared the table below to explain the types of questions in each section and their respective marks. Students will get 3 hours during the exam to complete this part.

Section	Type of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Questions
Section A	Multiple choice and Assertion-based questions	1 mark	20
Section B	Very Short Answer Type (VSA)	2 marks	5
Section C	Short Answer Type (SA)	3 marks	6
Section D	Long Answer Type (LA)	5 marks	4
Section E	Case-based/ Situation-based Questions	4 marks	3
Total	-	-	38

The internal assessment part is 20 marks.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths

For students' preparation, Careers360 has gathered all Class 10 Maths NCERT solutions here for quick and convenient access.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 1: Real Numbers

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 2: Polynomials

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 5: Arithmetic Progressions

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 6: Triangles

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 7: Coordinate Geometry

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 8: Introduction to Trigonometry

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 9: Some Applications of Trigonometry

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 10: Circles

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 11: Areas Related to Circles

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 12: Surface Areas and Volumes

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 13: Statistics

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Mathematics Chapter 14: Probability

Best Reference Books for Class 10 CBSE Maths

For your upcoming board examination, you should completely solve the NCERT maths books for class 10 first. Only after that, you should try solving the reference books as suggested by the board toppers and maths experts. While choosing the reference books, you should keep in mind a few points, like the book should contain a good number of solved examples as well as unsolved exercises, the language should be easy to understand, it should contain all types of questions asked in the exam, etc.
Here is a list of some of the best reference books that can help to score well in the exam:

Oswaal CBSE & NCERT One for All Class 10 Mathematics Basic (For 2026 Exam)
Arihant All in One Mathematics Class 10 for CBSE Exams 2025-26
R.D. Sharma Class 10 Maths 2025-26 CBSE Examinations
Mathematics for Class 10 with MCQs - R.D. Sharma - CBSE - Examination 2024-25
Secondary School Mathematics for Class 10 - CBSE - by R.S. Aggarwal Examination 2025-26
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NCERT Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26 for Other Subjects

Candidates should prioritise the syllabus of other subjects equally to the syllabus of Maths in class 10. The comprehensive syllabus of the other subjects is given below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is NCERT changing syllabus in 2025?

Yes, for the 2025-26 session, NCERT is introducing new textbooks and syllabus updates for Classes 4, 5, 7, and 8. But the expectation for the Class 10 Maths syllabus is that this year it will be the same as the previous year.

Q: Does the NCERT Maths Class 10 syllabus include coordinate geometry?

Yes, the NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus includes the concept of Coordinate Geometry in Unit III. It is one of the important chapters, including topics like the distance formula and the section formula.

Q: What are the important topics to focus on for the Class 10 Maths exam?

The important topics covered in the NCERT Class 10 Maths syllabus, which are important in the board exam, are:

Real numbers
Polynomials
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Triangles
Statistics and Probability.

Q: Which is the hardest chapter in maths class 10 NCERT?

Hardness of the chapter depends mainly on students' preparation, strengths and weaknesses. Here are some chapters which require more attention than other chapters.

Quadratic Equations
Coordinate Geometry
Statistics
Arithmetic Progressions

Q: How many chapters are there in the Class 10 Maths NCERT book?

There are a total of 14 chapters in the Class 10 Maths NCERT book. These chapters are segregated into 7 units.

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