CBSE Class 10 Maths Board Exam 2026
80-mark Theory Paper – Focus Areas & Chapter-wise Distribution (2025-26)
📊 Major Focus Areas
- Algebra – 20+ marks
- Geometry – 15–20 marks
- Trigonometry – ≈12 marks
High-weightage chapters: Triangles (8 marks), Trigonometry (8 marks), Coordinate Geometry (6 marks), and Pair of Linear Equations (6–9 marks).
📘 Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution (Approximate)
| Unit / Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Number Systems | ≈6 Marks |
| Algebra (≈20–25 Marks) | |
| • Polynomials | 5 |
| • Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables | 6–9 |
| • Quadratic Equations | 6 |
| • Arithmetic Progressions | 5 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
| Geometry (≈15–19 Marks) | |
| • Triangles | 3–8 |
| • Circles | 7 |
| Trigonometry (≈12–15 Marks) | |
| • Introduction to Trigonometry | 6–8 |
| • Applications of Trigonometry | 4–6 |
| Mensuration (≈10–12 Marks) | |
| • Areas Related to Circles | 4 |
| • Surface Areas and Volumes | 6 |
| Statistics & Probability (≈11–14 Marks) | |
| • Statistics | 5–6 |
| • Probability | 5 |
🎯 Key Priority Areas
- Highest Weightage Units: Algebra + Geometry ≈ Half of the paper
- High-Scoring Chapters: Triangles, Trigonometry, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Exam Pattern: 80 marks (Theory) + 20 marks (Internal Assessment)
Prepared based on CBSE Class 10 Maths syllabus 2025-26 | Weightage approximate & indicative
📌 Note: The exact marks per chapter may vary slightly in the final question paper based on the specific set, but the unit-wise weightage holds generally true.
CLASS X COURSE STRUCTURE (2025-26)
| COURSE STRUCTURE CLASS – X | ||
|---|---|---|
| Units | Unit Name | Marks |
| I | NUMBER SYSTEMS | 06 |
| II | ALGEBRA | 20 |
| III | COORDINATE GEOMETRY | 06 |
| IV | GEOMETRY | 15 |
| V | TRIGONOMETRY | 12 |
| VI | MENSURATION | 10 |
| VII | STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY | 11 |
| TOTAL | 80 | |
CLASS X – UNIT-WISE COMPETENCIES
| UNIT I: NUMBER SYSTEMS | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | REAL NUMBERS | • Understands Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic • Proves irrationality of √2, √3, √5 |
| UNIT II: ALGEBRA | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | POLYNOMIALS | • Finds zeros of polynomials • Relates zeros and coefficients |
| 2. | PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS | • Solves linear equations graphically/algebraically • Applies to real-life problems |
| 3. | QUADRATIC EQUATIONS | • Solves quadratic equations • Determines nature of roots |
| 4. | ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS | • Finds nth term and sum of AP • Applies AP to daily life |
| UNIT III: COORDINATE GEOMETRY | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coordinate Geometry | • Applies distance formula • Uses section formula |
| UNIT IV: GEOMETRY | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | TRIANGLES | • Differentiates similar/congruent triangles • Proves similarity criteria |
| 2. | CIRCLES | • Proves tangent theorems • Solves circle problems |
| UNIT V: TRIGONOMETRY | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | INTRODUCTION TO TRIGONOMETRY | • Evaluates trigonometric ratios • Knows standard angle values |
| 2. | TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES | • Proves sin²A + cos²A = 1 • Applies trigonometric identities |
| 3. | HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES | • Solves real-life height/distance problems • Uses angles of elevation/depression |
| UNIT VI: MENSURATION | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | AREAS RELATED TO CIRCLES | • Calculates sector/segment areas • Solves perimeter problems |
| 2. | SURFACE AREAS & VOLUMES | • Calculates surface areas/volumes • Solves combination problems |
| UNIT VII: STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY | ||
| S. No. | Content | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | STATISTICS | • Calculates mean/median/mode • Works with grouped data |
| 2. | PROBABILITY | • Applies probability concepts • Solves real-life probability problems |
MATHEMATICS STANDARD (Code – 041) – QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
| CLASS – X (2025-26) Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80 | ||
|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Typology of Questions | Marks & Weightage |
| 1. | Remembering & Understanding | 43 Marks (54%) |
| 2. | Applying | 19 Marks (24%) |
| 3. | Analysing, Evaluating & Creating | 18 Marks (22%) |
| TOTAL | 80 Marks (100%) | |
MATHEMATICS BASIC (Code – 241) – QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
| CLASS – X (2025-26) Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80 | ||
|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Typology of Questions | Marks & Weightage |
| 1. | Remembering & Understanding | 60 Marks (75%) |
| 2. | Applying | 12 Marks (15%) |
| 3. | Analysing, Evaluating & Creating | 8 Marks (10%) |
| TOTAL | 80 Marks (100%) | |
| INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 20 MARKS (Both Standard & Basic) | |
|---|---|
| Pen Paper Test & Multiple Assessment (5+5) | 10 Marks |
| Portfolio | 05 Marks |
| Lab Practical (Prescribed books activities) | 05 Marks |
| GRAND TOTAL (Theory + Internal) | 100 Marks |
PRESCRIBED BOOKS
| PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS & GUIDELINES | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Mathematics – Textbook for class IX – NCERT Publication |
| 2. | Mathematics – Textbook for class X – NCERT Publication |
| 3. | Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class IX – CBSE Publication |
| 4. | Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X – CBSE Publication |
| 5. | Laboratory Manual – Mathematics, secondary stage – NCERT Publication |
| 6. | Mathematics exemplar problems for class IX, NCERT publication |
| 7. | Mathematics exemplar problems for class X, NCERT publication |