CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026-27: Download Free PDF

CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026–27 has been officially released by the Central Board of Secondary Education, providing students with a clear and structured roadmap for the upcoming academic session. 

This revised syllabus outlines the unit-wise course structure, marking scheme, and exam pattern, helping students understand what to study and how to prepare effectively. Whether students choose Mathematics Standard (Code 041) or Mathematics Basic (Code 241), the syllabus ensures conceptual clarity and focused learning. 

It serves as an essential guide for strategic preparation, enabling students to plan their studies smartly and boost their performance in the Class 10 board examinations. Check this article for CBSE Class 10th Maths Syllabus 2026-27.

CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026–27: Overview

Students preparing for the board exams can use the CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026–27 as a complete guide to understand the exam structure and marking scheme.

CBSE Class 10 Maths Units and Weightage 2026–27

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CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026-27

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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Internal Assessment (Common for Standard and Basic)

Total Marks: 20

• Pen-Paper Test & Multiple Assessments: 10 Marks

• Portfolio: 5 Marks

• Lab Activities: 5 Marks

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