CBSE CLASS 10 MATHS • 2026–27 • BASIC & STANDARD
Use this CBSE Class 10 Maths study material hub to follow the current 2026–27 CBSE Mathematics curriculum. The NCERT Class X Mathematics textbook has 14 current chapters, from Real Numbers to Probability. Students may take Mathematics Standard (041) or Mathematics Basic (241); the prescribed content is common, while the question-paper design differs in cognitive demand.
Board
CBSE
Class
10
Subject
Mathematics
Current Chapters
14
Board Levels
Basic / Standard
Theory + IA
80 + 20
CURRENT CHAPTER NUMBERING
Class 10 Maths now has 14 textbook chapters
The current 2026–27 NCERT reprint does not include Construction as a numbered textbook chapter.
Therefore, Areas Related to Circles is Chapter 11, Surface Areas and Volumes is Chapter 12,
Statistics is Chapter 13 and Probability is Chapter 14.
Some older XAM CONTENT pages still preserve their earlier chapter numbers in the URL or heading.
Use the topic title on this hub as the current reference.
OFFICIAL STARTING POINTS
Current CBSE Curriculum, NCERT Textbook and Sample Papers
Use official sources to confirm scope and exam pattern before final board preparation.
OFFICIAL CBSE
Class X Mathematics Curriculum 2026–27
Check the seven units, topic scope, unit marks, Basic/Standard paper design and internal assessment.
OFFICIAL NCERT
Class 10 Mathematics Textbook
Use the NCERT textbook portal for the current 2026–27 textbook and chapter PDFs.
MATHEMATICS BASIC • 241
Official CBSE Sample Paper 2026–27
Use this to understand the current Basic-level board-paper structure and question demand.
MATHEMATICS STANDARD • 041
Official CBSE Sample Paper 2026–27
Use this to understand the current Standard-level board-paper structure and higher application demand.
UNIT WEIGHTAGE
CBSE Class 10 Maths Course Structure
The 80-mark theory paper is distributed across seven syllabus units.
| Unit | Unit Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Number Systems | 6 |
| II | Algebra | 20 |
| III | Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
| IV | Geometry | 15 |
| V | Trigonometry | 12 |
| VI | Mensuration | 10 |
| VII | Statistics and Probability | 11 |
| Total | 80 | |
BASIC VS STANDARD
Same Core Syllabus, Different Cognitive Demand
CBSE publishes separate Basic and Standard board papers, even though this subject hub follows the same prescribed Class X content.
| Question-Paper Demand | Standard (041) | Basic (241) |
|---|---|---|
| Remembering + Understanding | 54% | 75% |
| Applying | 24% | 15% |
| Analysing / Evaluating / Creating | 22% | 10% |
| Theory Paper | 80 marks | 80 marks |
| Internal Assessment | 20 marks | 20 marks |
HOW TO USE THIS DIFFERENCE
Basic students should still understand every prescribed concept, but can prioritise accurate execution of standard textbook methods.
Standard students should add more unfamiliar, multi-step and application-oriented problems after mastering the same core syllabus.
CURRENT TEXTBOOK
CBSE Class 10 Maths — 14 Current Chapters
Follow this chapter order for the 2026–27 NCERT Mathematics textbook.
| Ch. | Current Chapter | Useful XAM CONTENT Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Numbers | Case Study · Assertion & Reason |
| 2 | Polynomials | Case Study · Assertion & Reason |
| 3 | Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables | Case Study · Assertion & Reason · Word Problems |
| 4 | Quadratic Equations | Case Study · Assertion & Reason |
| 5 | Arithmetic Progressions | Case Study · Assertion & Reason |
| 6 | Triangles | Case Study · Assertion & Reason |
| 7 | Coordinate Geometry | Case Study · Assertion & Reason Collection |
| 8 | Introduction to Trigonometry | Case Study · Assertion & Reason |
| 9 | Some Applications of Trigonometry | Assertion & Reason |
| 10 | Circles | Browse Assertion & Reason Collection |
| 11 | Areas Related to Circles | Browse Assertion & Reason Collection |
| 12 | Surface Areas and Volumes | Browse Assertion & Reason Collection |
| 13 | Statistics | Browse Assertion & Reason Collection |
| 14 | Probability | Browse Assertion & Reason Collection |
CHECK THE CURRENT TOPIC SCOPE
Some older practice pages may contain material that was part of an earlier syllabus, such as Euclid’s Division Lemma,
completing the square, cross-multiplication, area of a triangle in Coordinate Geometry, or other rationalised topics.
Before board preparation, compare the practice page with the official 2026–27 CBSE curriculum linked above.
PRACTICE BY FORMAT
Build Board-Exam Readiness
The official 2026–27 sample papers include MCQs, Assertion–Reason, short answers, long answers and case-study questions.
APPLICATIONClass 10 Maths Case Study Questions
Scenario-based practice for applying formulas and concepts in unfamiliar contexts.
LOGICAL REASONINGClass 10 Maths Assertion & Reason
Chapterwise reasoning practice for checking the truth and logical relationship between mathematical statements.
QUICK CHECKCBSE Chapterwise MCQs
Use MCQs for quick retrieval, error detection and short revision sessions.
REVISIONClass 10 Maths Formula Resources
Revise formulas and key results, then immediately apply them to questions rather than memorising in isolation.
QUICK DIAGNOSTIC
Check Six Core Class 10 Maths Skills
Attempt each original question before opening the answer.
1. If the prime factorisation of a number contains 2³ × 3², how many positive factors does it have?
Answer: (3 + 1)(2 + 1) = 12 positive factors.
2. If the zeroes of x² − 7x + 10 are α and β, what is α + β?
Answer: 7, because for ax² + bx + c, α + β = −b/a.
3. What is the 15th term of the AP 4, 7, 10, 13, …?
Answer: 46. Here a = 4 and d = 3, so a₁₅ = 4 + 14 × 3 = 46.
4. A point divides the line segment joining (2, 3) and (8, 9) internally in the ratio 1:2. What are its coordinates?
Answer: (4, 5), using the section formula.
5. If tan θ = 3/4 for an acute angle θ, what is sin θ?
Answer: 3/5. A right triangle with opposite = 3 and adjacent = 4 has hypotenuse = 5.
6. A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting a prime number?
Answer: 1/2. The prime outcomes are 2, 3 and 5, so the probability is 3/6 = 1/2.
BOARD PREPARATION ROUTE
How to Use This Hub for Class 10 Maths
Build accuracy first, then speed and unfamiliar application.
Step 1
Confirm your syllabus: use the official 2026–27 CBSE curriculum to avoid practising rationalised or removed topics unnecessarily.
Step 2
Finish NCERT first: solve examples and exercises without depending on a solution until you have made a genuine attempt.
Step 3
Add chapterwise practice: use MCQs, Assertion–Reason and Case Study questions to expose different forms of the same concept.
Step 4
Maintain an error log: classify mistakes as concept, algebra, sign, diagram, formula, calculation, unit or interpretation errors.
Step 5
Practise the correct level: use Basic or Standard sample papers according to your subject code, especially during timed revision.
Step 6
Retest weak chapters: solve a fresh mixed set after correcting mistakes so that revision measures learning, not familiarity.
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ADDITIONAL PRACTICEPhysicsGurukul — CBSE Class 10
Additional Maths practice, notes, NCERT support and chapterwise resources.
FOR TEACHERS & COACHINGEditable Class 10 Maths Topicwise DPP
Editable Word-format practice material for teachers, tutors and coaching institutes.
FREE ADDITIONAL CASE PRACTICEClass 10 Maths Case Studies — All Current Topics
A larger free chapterwise case-study collection for additional board-style application practice.
FAQ
CBSE Class 10 Maths 2026–27
How many chapters are there in the current NCERT Class 10 Maths textbook?
The NCERT Mathematics textbook reprinted for 2026–27 contains 14 numbered chapters, from Real Numbers to Probability.
Is Construction a current Class 10 Maths chapter?
No. Construction is not one of the 14 numbered chapters in the current 2026–27 NCERT Class X Mathematics textbook or the current CBSE syllabus.
Do Mathematics Basic and Standard have different syllabi?
The current CBSE Mathematics curriculum document provides the same prescribed content for codes 041 and 241, but separate question-paper designs are given for Standard and Basic, with Standard assigning more weight to application and higher-order thinking.
What is the current Class 10 Maths board-paper structure?
The 2026–27 official sample papers contain 38 questions across Sections A–E: MCQs and Assertion–Reason, VSA, SA, LA and case-study questions. The paper carries 80 marks and allows 3 hours.
Can I use older Class 10 Maths practice pages?
Yes, but compare their topic coverage with the current CBSE curriculum. Some older resources may include material that has since been rationalised or removed.
Where should I check the official 2026–27 syllabus and sample papers?
Use the official CBSE Academic curriculum and the Class X 2026–27 Sample Question Paper pages linked at the top of this hub.
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