CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2025-26 (PDF): Detailed Syllabus with Weightage & Exam Format

The CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus for 2025-2026 has been officially released by the Central Board of Secondary Education, offering crucial insights into the structure, weightage, and format of the upcoming board exams in 2026. This updated syllabus is a valuable roadmap for students aiming to score high in Mathematics, whether they are opting for the Standard (Code 041) or Basic (Code 241) paper. In this article, you'll find the detailed syllabus breakdown along with an option to view or download the official syllabus PDF for quick reference and smart planning.

Key highlights of the Class 10 Maths syllabus 2025-26

The revised CBSE Class 10 Mathematics syllabus is carefully designed to build a strong foundation in mathematical concepts while emphasizing practical application and critical thinking. Below are some of the most important updates students and educators should take note of:

• Total 7 units, covering both conceptual and application-based topics
• Algebra (20 marks) and Geometry (15 marks) are the highest-weighted units
• Total Marks: 80 marks for theory + 20 marks for internal assessment
• Exam includes questions based on real-life problem solving and analytical thinking
• Separate paper design for Standard and Basic Mathematics, catering to different difficulty levels
• Strong focus on internal assessments to promote continuous evaluation

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CBSE Class 10 Maths Units and Weightage (2025-26)

Exam Format: CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Standard (Code 041)

Exam Format: CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Basic (Code 241)

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Internal Assessment (Common for Standard and Basic)

Total Marks: 20

• Pen-Paper Test & Multiple Assessments – 10 Marks
• Portfolio – 5 Marks
• Lab Activities – 5 Marks

CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2025-26

Check and download the latest and complete CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus below: 

UNIT I: NUMBER SYSTEMS

1. REAL NUMBERS

• Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic – statements after reviewing work done earlier and after illustrating and motivating through examples

• Proofs of irrationality of √2, √3, √5

UNIT II: ALGEBRA

1. POLYNOMIALS

• Zeros of a polynomial

• Relationship between zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials

2. PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES

• Pair of linear equations in two variables and graphical method of their solution, consistency/inconsistency

• Algebraic conditions for number of solutions

• Solution of a pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically – by substitution, by elimination

• Simple situational problems

3. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

• Standard form of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0,(a≠0)ax^2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠ 0)ax2+bx+c=0,(a=0)

• Solutions of quadratic equations (only real roots) by factorization and by using quadratic formula

• Relationship between discriminant and nature of roots

• Situational problems based on quadratic equations related to day-to-day activities

4. ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS

• Motivation for studying Arithmetic Progression

• Derivation of the nth term and sum of the first n terms of AP and their application in solving daily life problems

UNIT III: COORDINATE GEOMETRY

1. Coordinate Geometry

• Review: Concepts of coordinate geometry

• Distance formula

• Section formula (internal division)

UNIT IV: GEOMETRY

1. TRIANGLES

• Definitions, examples, counter-examples of similar triangles

• (Prove) If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio

• (State) If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, the line is parallel to the third side

• (State) If in two triangles, the corresponding angles are equal, their corresponding sides are proportional and the triangles are similar

• (State) If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, their corresponding angles are equal and the triangles are similar

• (State) If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including these angles are proportional, the two triangles are similar

2. CIRCLES

• Tangent to a circle at the point of contact

• (Prove) The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact

• (Prove) The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal

UNIT V: TRIGONOMETRY

1. Introduction to Trigonometry

• Trigonometric ratios of an acute angle of a right-angled triangle.

• Proof of their existence (well defined).

• Motivate the ratios whichever are defined at 0° and 90°.

• Values of the trigonometric ratios of 30°, 45°, and 60°.

• Relationships between the ratios.

2. Trigonometric Identities

• Proof and applications of the identity:
  sin⁡²A+cos⁡²A=1

• Only simple identities to be given.

3. Heights and Distances

• Angle of elevation, angle of depression.

• Simple problems on heights and distances.

• Problems should not involve more than two right triangles.

• Angles of elevation/depression should be only 30°, 45°, and 60°.

UNIT VI: MENSURATION

1. Areas Related to Circles

• Area of sectors and segments of a circle.

• Problems based on areas and perimeter/circumference of the above said plane figures.

• In calculating area of segment of a circle, problems should be restricted to central angle of 60°, 90°, and 120° only.

2. Surface Areas and Volumes

• Surface areas and volumes of combinations of any two of the following:

  • Cubes

  • Cuboids

  • Spheres

  • Hemispheres

  • Right circular cylinders/cones

UNIT VII: STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

1. Statistics

• Mean, median and mode of grouped data
  (Bimodal situation to be avoided)

2. Probability

• Classical definition of probability

• Simple problems on finding the probability of an event

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The CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus for 2025–26 offers a well-balanced mix of theoretical understanding and practical application. With clearly defined units, updated weightage, and a structured assessment pattern, students can plan their preparation strategically to excel in both the Standard and Basic Maths exams.

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