CBSE 10th Books 2026: Check Best Books for Preparation

CBSE 10th 2026 ( CBSE 10th )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Feb 5, 2026 00:09 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

CBSE Class 10 Books 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) follows the NCERT books for all the CBSE 10th subjects. Here, we have provided the books to help candidates in preparing for CBSE Class 10 exams.They must carefully select the best books and resources to clear the exam. CBSE 10th books are great study resource for the test. The best books for CBSE Class 10 Board exams help candidates to create perfect exam strategy. CBSE 10th books 2026 helps student to build a strong foundation in subjects like Maths, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi. The books prescribed are based on the latest CBSE syllabus 2026 class 10. Read below for more details on CBSE Class 10 books.

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • Download CBSE Class 10th e-Books
  • FAQs on CBSE 10th Books
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Download CBSE Class 10th e-Books

Download the CBSE Class 10 books for different subjects from the table below:

Subject Download book
Mathematics Click here
Science Click Here
Kshitij-1 Click Here
Sparsh Click Here
Sanchayan -2 Click Here
Kritika Click Here
Contemporary India Click Here
Understanding Economic Development Click Here
India & the Contemporary World -2 Click Here
Democratic Politics Click Here
First Flight Click Here
Footprints without feet Click Here
Words & Expressions Click Here

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the best book for physics for class 10th?
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The top 5 best books for Physics for class 10th are as follow: 1. Physics Class 10 - Part 1 - Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur 2. Science FOR TENTH CLASS PART 1 Physics Lakhmir Singh 3. Chemistry Class 10 - Part 2 - Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur 4. Concise Physics Textbook for CBSE Class 10 - Pradeep Paul and R. Parthasarathy 5. Physics Sanjay Bhavnagar this are the top recommended books by me hope this will help.
Q:   Are all the topics mentioned in the CBSE syllabus there in the NCERT books?
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Yes, all the topics stated in CBSE 10th, 12th syllabus 2026 are covered in NCERT books. Students must refer them and cover them thoroughly before moving on to other reference books. Cover all the questions given at the back of every chapter. Shiksha. Com helps you with NCERT solutions for Chemistry Physics and Mathematics etc. To check the solutions of NCERT 11th Physics and Chemistry click on the links below: https://www.shiksha.com/ncert-solutions-physics-class-11th-preparation https://www.shiksha.com/ncert-solutions-chemistry-class-11th-preparation.

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FAQs on CBSE 10th Books

Students can check below the FAQs related to CBSE 10th Books 2026:

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Q:   Can I finish all preparation for the CBSE 10th examination 2026 if I start now?
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You must go through the CBSE 10th syllabus. It is also necessary to know the pattern. Segregate the chapter and plan your days ahead for covering each topic thoroughly. Get all your doubts cleared by your teachers and peers. Solve CBSE sample papers 2026 to know the kind of questions that have a good chance to get repeated.

Q:   What are the passing marks for CBSE 10th board exams?
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Students need to score at least 33 percent in all subjects and a minimum aggregate of 33 percent in CBSE 10th board exams 2025 in order to clear the examinations. 

The Board has released the CBSE 10th syllabus and marking scheme for all subjects. Students must ensure to complete their syllabus and know the exam pattern well. They must nalso download and solve the CBSE 10th sample papers and previous years' question papers to perform well in the exams. 

Once done with the syllabus and practice, students will be able to clear the 10th board examinations will good percentage.  

Q:   How can we obtain copy of the Answers Book of CBSE exam Class 10, 12?
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Students may apply for obtaining photocopy of CBSE 10th, 12th answer sheets by filling up a form and paying the fees as per time frame set by the Board.

Q:   Is CBSE Class 10th Board exam checking strict?
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For Class 10th, it is considered to be strict. However, it is said that the checking done by evaluators is lenient in comparison to the checking done by them in Class 9 in their schools.

So, if u have covered the entire CBSE 10th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about the strict checking. Also, you can click on the link below to check the CBSE 10th important preparation points.

Q:   How can I prepare for CBSE 10th exams using CBSE date sheet?
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Students appearing for CBSE 10th Board Exam 2026 must understand the strategy to utilize thedate sheet 2026 for preparation. 

  • Prepare a subject-wise list for CBSE Class 10, 12
  • Know your subject-wise strengths and weakness
  • Make Notes for Revision
  • Don't forget to test yourself!
Q:   Where can I download CBSE Class 10 Books?
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You can get CBSE 10th books from the Board's website- cbse.gov.in. The CBSE class 10 books for all subjects can be downloaded from this page too. 

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CBSE 10th Exam

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Answered 2 days ago

CBSE Class 10 English exam pattern is given below.

Section

Type of Questions

Marks

Reading (20 Marks)

Discursive passage

10

 

Case-based factual passage with visual input

10

Writing & Grammar (20 Marks)

Grammar questions

10

 

Formal Letter Writing

5

 

Analytical Paragraph Writing

5

Literature (40 Marks)

Extract-based (Drama/Prose)

5

 

Extract-based (Poetry)

5

 

Short Answer Questions – First Flight

12

 

Short Answer Questions – Footprints Without Feet

6

 

Long Answer Questions – First Flight

6

 

Long Answer Questions – Footprints Without Feet

6

Total

 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The CBSE 10th supplementary exams will be conducted in July. The exam is held for students who fail to clear one or more exams in the first attempt. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

CBSE 10th date sheet for supplementary exams will be released in May-June. The exam is likely to be conducted in July. 

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The doors of the examination hall will open 45 minutes before the time specified for the starting of the exam, i.e at 9.45 am. Students must be in their seats 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the exam. No students will be allowed to enter the exam hall after 10 am.

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The Board has asked all the students to reach their examination centres on or before 10 am. The exam will start at 10.30 am. The entry in the examination centre will be from 9 am to 10 am.

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

As a part of CBSE Class 10 last minute preparation, candidates must focus on revision. They should go through the chapters given in the syllabus thoroughly. Candidates must remain stress free. 

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

CBSE Class 10 exam consists of 5 main compulsory subjects-Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Students take 6 to 7 subjects including optional or skill subjects. Each main subject includes an 80 mark theory paper and 20 mark internal assessment.

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

CBSE 10th 2026 exam will be conducted between February 17 and March 11, 2026. Students were issued admit cards for appearing in the exam. They should not forget to take the same to the exam centre. 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

Math is considered a difficult subject to pass among the students. However, those who practice and cover the topics can obtain the higher than other subject marks in UP Board 10th matematics paper.

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Md Shahzad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Students need to make a proper plan to complete HBSE 10th syllabus. They should pick the chapters which have the maximum weightage. It is necessary to know the chapters given in the syllabus for better preparation.

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Jasleen Harsha

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