NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2026 - Download New Syllabus PDF

NCERT Syllabus
NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2026 - Download New Syllabus PDF

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2026 - Download New Syllabus PDF

Komal MiglaniUpdated on 08 Jan 2026, 05:47 PM 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 a student's academic career. They will be preparing to appear for their first board examination. During this crucial phase of their academic career, a proper syllabus will help them plan for their board exam. The Class 10 NCERT Maths Syllabus 2026 introduces students to the 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 2026
NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus 2026: Unit-wise Chapters
How to Download the NCERT Maths Class 10 Syllabus 2026?
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern 2026
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths
Best Reference Books for Class 10 CBSE Maths
NCERT Class 10 Syllabus 2026 for Other Subjects

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2026 - Download New Syllabus PDF

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26

Each chapter you complete in this NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Maths gets you closer to your dream score. This article provides a chapter-wise overview of the Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026, 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 that are aligned with the latest syllabus.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2026

The Class 10 Maths syllabus 2026 NCERT covers 14 chapters, including real numbers, linear equations in two variables, quadratic equations, triangles and other important chapters. In the table below, students can find the chapters and contents of each chapter to start their preparation for the board examination.

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 2026: Unit-wise Chapters

The unit-wise breakdown of the NCERT Maths Class 10 syllabus will be beneficial for students as it allows them to prepare efficiently by creating a timetable. Additionally, our experienced faculty at Careers360 has provided expected marks for each unit based on extensive research of the previous year's question patterns.

Units	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 2026?

Click the link below to download the Class 10 NCERT Maths Syllabus easily. Careers360 has prepared this handy PDF so you can study at any time, anywhere.
Download NCERT syllabus for class 10 Maths 2026 PDF

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern 2026

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.

Sections	Types 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.

Download NCERT Mathematics Solutions for Class 10
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 include all types of questions asked in the exam, etc.
Here is a list of some of the best reference books that can help you 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 2026
R.D. Sharma Class 10 Maths 2026 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 2026
NCERT Exemplar

Also, check: NCERT books for Class 10 for all Subjects

NCERT Class 10 Syllabus 2026 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: 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: 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.

Q: Is NCERT changing syllabus in 2026?

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

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: 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: Where can I download the Class 10 Maths syllabus?

Many educational platforms, such as Careers360, offer free downloadable PDFs of the Class 10 Maths syllabus. Students can download the PDF for free from this article itself.
The updated syllabus is available on the NCERT official website.

Q: oes Class 10 Maths help in higher classes?

Absolutely. Class 11–12 Maths and Science rely heavily on Class 10 fundamentals like algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Q: Is NCERT enough to score 90+ in Class 10 Maths?

Yes. Most exam questions are directly based on the NCERT. Solving all examples and exercises is enough for strong performance.

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