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

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

Edited By Komal Miglani | Updated on Jul 21, 2025 09:43 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 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 NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26 introduces students to some key mathematics concepts as well as refreshes the 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 Class 10 Maths syllabus 2025-26: Unit-wise Chapters
How to Download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26?
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern (2025-26)
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 (Updated) - Download New Syllabus PDF

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, detailed analysis of the NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26, helping students and teachers alike prepare for their studies. Faculty of Careers360 prepares 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 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 Class 10 Maths syllabus 2025-26: Unit-wise Chapters

Below is the unit-wise division of the NCERT Maths class 10 syllabus. This unit-wise division will be beneficial for the students to divide the NCERT syllabus for class 10 Maths 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 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 Syllabus for Class 10 Maths 2025-26?

Click the link below to download the NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Maths 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 of 20 marks.

It consists of:

Pen-Paper Tests & Multiple Assessments: 10 marks
Portfolio & Lab Practicals: 10 marks

Best Reference Books for Class 10 CBSE Maths

For your upcoming first board examination, you should completely solve the NCERT maths books for class 10. 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 equally prioritise the syllabus of other subjects equal to the syllabus of Maths in class 10. We, at Careers360, provide the comprehensive syllabus of the other subjects below for reference by all 10th-grade students using the NCERT books.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 English

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the important topics to focus on for the Class 10 Maths exam?

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

Real numbers
Polynomials
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Triangles
Statistics and Probability.

2. 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.

3. 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 same as previous year.

4. 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

5. Does the NCERT Maths Class 10 syllabus include coordinate geometry?

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

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A block of mass 0.50 kg is moving with a speed of 2.00 ms^-1 on a smooth surface. It strikes another mass of 1.00 kg and then they move together as a single body. The energy loss during the collision is

Option 1) $0.34\; J$	Option 2) $0.16\; J$
Option 3) $1.00\; J$	Option 4) $0.67\; J$

A person trying to lose weight by burning fat lifts a mass of 10 kg upto a height of 1 m 1000 times. Assume that the potential energy lost each time he lowers the mass is dissipated. How much fat will he use up considering the work done only when the weight is lifted up ? Fat supplies 3.8×10⁷J of energy per kg which is converted to mechanical energy with a 20% efficiency rate. Take g = 9.8 ms⁻² :

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2.45×10⁻³ kg

Option 2)

6.45×10⁻³ kg

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An athlete in the olympic games covers a distance of 100 m in 10 s. His kinetic energy can be estimated to be in the range

Option 1) $2,000 \; J - 5,000\; J$	Option 2) $200 \, \, J - 500 \, \, J$
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A particle is projected at 60⁰ to the horizontal with a kinetic energy $K$ . The kinetic energy at the highest point

Option 1) $K/2\,$	Option 2) $\; K\;$
Option 3) $zero\;$	Option 4) $K/4$

In the reaction,

$2Al_{(s)}+6HCL_{(aq)}\rightarrow 2Al^{3+}\, _{(aq)}+6Cl^{-}\, _{(aq)}+3H_{2(g)}$

Option 1) $11.2\, L\, H_{2(g)}$ at STP is produced for every mole $HCL_{(aq)}$ consumed	Option 2) $6L\, HCl_{(aq)}$ is consumed for ever $3L\, H_{2(g)}$ produced
Option 3) $33.6 L\, H_{2(g)}$ is produced regardless of temperature and pressure for every mole Al that reacts	Option 4) $67.2\, L\, H_{2(g)}$ at STP is produced for every mole Al that reacts .

How many moles of magnesium phosphate, $Mg_{3}(PO_{4})_{2}$ will contain 0.25 mole of oxygen atoms?

Option 1) 0.02	Option 2) 3.125 × 10^-2
Option 3) 1.25 × 10^-2	Option 4) 2.5 × 10^-2

If we consider that 1/6, in place of 1/12, mass of carbon atom is taken to be the relative atomic mass unit, the mass of one mole of a substance will

Option 1) decrease twice	Option 2) increase two fold
Option 3) remain unchanged	Option 4) be a function of the molecular mass of the substance.

With increase of temperature, which of these changes?

Option 1) Molality	Option 2) Weight fraction of solute
Option 3) Fraction of solute present in water	Option 4) Mole fraction.

Number of atoms in 558.5 gram Fe (at. wt.of Fe = 55.85 g mol^-1) is

Option 1) twice that in 60 g carbon	Option 2) 6.023 × 10²²
Option 3) half that in 8 g He	Option 4) 558.5 × 6.023 × 10²³

A pulley of radius 2 m is rotated about its axis by a force F = (20t - 5t²) newton (where t is measured in seconds) applied tangentially. If the moment of inertia of the pulley about its axis of rotation is 10 kg m² , the number of rotations made by the pulley before its direction of motion if reversed, is