HPBOSE 10th Syllabus 2026: Download HPBOSE 10th Board Latest Syllabus PDF

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 20:13 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board releases HP Board Class 10 syllabus. It helps students to prepare themselves for different subjects. HPBOSE 10th syllabus comprises the topics that students need to prepare for HP Board class 10 exams. The board will soon be implementing one school, one syllabus scheme form the upcoming academic year. Under this revised system, all schools in Himachal Pradesh will follow the common HP Board 10th syllabus. Read below for more details.

Table of contents

HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026 PDFs
HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026: Section-Wise
HP Board 10th Exam Pattern Overview
HP Board 10th Preparation Tips
FAQs on HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026

HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026 PDFs

HP Board 10th syllabus 2026 PDFs are given below. Students can download the syllabus PDFs for free. Practising through syllabus help candidates secure good marks in the exam.

Subject	Syllabus PDF
Art	Click to download
Commerce	Click to download
Computer Science	Click to download
Economics	Click to download
English	Click to download
Hindi	Click to download
Music	Click to download
Home Science	Click to download
Mathematics	Click to download
Science & Technology	Click to download
Social Science	Click to download
Urdu	Click to download

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to pass HPBOSE 10th exam without studying?

Almost every student must had this thought of passing the HP Board exams without studying, however, one should understand that HPBOSE 10th board exams are a turning point for their future. While there is no shortcut to pass the 10th board exams without studying, students can follow the points listed below and try their best to pass HPBOSE board exams.

Use Mind Maps And Visual Aids
Compile All The Notes
Practice Regular Summarisation
Quiz Yourself
Review Course Notes
Use Online Resources
Using A Tutor Or Study Group
Use Mnemonics
Stay Positive And Confident
Prioritise Sleep and Nutrition

Q: Why HPBOSE 10th syllabus is important?

HPBOSE 10th syllabus is prescribed by the examination authority. It comprises the topics that students need to prepare for the exam. Going through the same, they can find the important chapters for the exam.

Q: Where can I get HPBOSE 10th syllabus PDF free download?

HPBOSE 10th syllabus PDFs for different subjects are available with Shiksha. Students can download these PDFs for free only by registering with us. Practising through syllabus help students get good marks in the exam.

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HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026: Section-Wise

The section-wise HPBOSE 10th syllabus is given below.

HPBOSE 10th Science Syllabus

The Science and Technology subject is designed to develop cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains in the student. The subject gives an insight into different topics like Food, Materials, the World of Living, How Things Work, Moving Things, People and Ideas, Natural phenomena and Natural Resources.

Students should approach the subject holistically by clearing their concepts of science topics mentioned in HPBOSE 10th syllabus 2026 through daily lectures and memorizing the important formulas related to lenses, electricity, and chemical substances.

HPBOSE 10th Maths Syllabus

Mathematics is a major subject and requires continuous practice and preparation. This subject includes the study of Arithmetical concepts, number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, menstruations, statistics, graphs and coordinate geometry etc.

HPBOSE 10th English Syllabus

Section	Topics/Chapters	Term 1 Marks	Term 2 Marks
Reading	Unseen Passages	10	10
Writing	Article, Paragraph writing, Notice Writing, Informal letter, Formal letter	12	12
Grammar	Modals, tenses, preposition, non-finites, reported speech, voice, connectors, transformation of sentences	8	8
Literature	Extracts, inference, extrapolation beyond text and across texts	20	20
Total Marks		50	50

HPBOSE 10th Social Science Syllabus

Social Science is a theory subject and students must revise it regularly in order to score good marks. The chapters and topics are mainly from sections like geography, history, civics, and economics with some elements from sociology and commerce.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What happens if we paste money in the HPBOSE 10th board exam?

Pasting money on a board exam paper would be considered an act of academic misconduct, specifically cheating. If a student is caught cheating during an exam, they could face serious consequences such as failing the exam, failing the entire course, or being expelled from school.

Q: How can I prepare for HPBOSE class 10th board exams?

First of all, it is very important to plan your studies with a clear objective about what you want to achieve - Have a plan to show what the current percentage of marks and where you want to head, what subjects are your strengths and what are the weak points; go for a weekly timetable; allocate optimum time for strong subjects and more time for weaker ones; make sure to have enough time for food, rest and some relaxation or play. Have mentors in the form of teachers, parents, siblings etc. It truly helps to have someone guide you, direct you, and review your work. Consistent and planned efforts will surely fetch good marks.

Q: Has HP Board released syllabus for class 10?

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the HPBOSE class 10 syllabus 2026 on its official website. Students can find the syllabus of Class 10 HP Board 2026 by clicking on the link provided on this page for all subjects. Download and start studying for the board examinations. It is advised that students finish their HP Board 10th syllabus 2026 for all subjects at least 2 months prior to the exam to score well.

HP Board 10th Exam Pattern Overview

The overview of HPBOSE 10th Exam Pattern is given below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Conducting Body

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE)

Exam Mode

Pen-and-paper (offline)

Question Paper Format

Mix of objective, short-answer, and long-answer questions

Maximum Marks per Subject

Generally 100 (theory + internal assessment/practical, depending on subject)

Duration of Each Exam

3 hours

Passing Criteria

Minimum 33% in each subject

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is HPBOSE 10th Maths syllabus?

HP Board Class 10 Maths syllabus 2026 includes:

Real Numbers
Polynomials
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Quadratic Equations
Arithmetic Progressions
Triangles
Coordinate Geometry
Introduction to Trigonometry
Circles
Areas Related to Circles
Surface Areas and Volumes
Statistics
Probability

To check all topics, click on HPBOSE Class 10 Mathematics syllabus 2026.

Q: How can I prepare for HPBOSE 10th exams in such a short time?

Check the preparation plan below.

Complete the whole syllabus:
Cover NCERT Books thoroughly
Utilise HPBOSE 10th date sheet
Focus on Revision
Practice HPBOSE 10th Sample Papers

Q: Is HPBOSE Class 10th Board exam checking strict?

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 and 11 in their schools.

So, if you have covered the entire HPBOSE 10th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about strict checking.

HP Board 10th Preparation Tips

The preparation strategy to HPBOSE 10th exam is given below.

Understand exam pattern and syllabus
Solve previous years' question papers
Analyse your preparation level
Identify weak areas
Revise all the topics

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the HPBOSE 10th English syllabus?

Students can have a look at the HPBOSE 10th English syllabus 2026 below for literature-

First Flight
1. A Letter to God (G.L.FUENTES)
Dust of Snow (ROBERT FROST)
Fire and Ice (ROBERT FROST)
2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA)
A Tiger in the Zoo (LESLIE NORRIS)
3. Two Stories about Flying
I. His First Flight (LIAM O’ FLAHERTY)
II. Black Aeroplane (FREDERICK FORSYTH)
How to Tell Wild Animals (CAROLYN WELLS)
The Ball Poem (JOHN BERRYMAN)
4. From the Diary of Anne Frank (ANNE FRANK)
Amanda! (ROBIN KLEIN)
5. Glimpses of India
I. A Baker from Goa (LUCIO RODRIGUES)
II. Coorg (LOKESH ABROL)
III. Tea from Assam (ARUP KUMAR DATTA)
The Trees (ADRIENNE RICH)
6. Mijbil the Otter (GAVIN MAXWELL)
Fog (CARL SANDBURG)
7. Madam Rides the Bus (VALLIKKANNAN)
The Tale of Custard the Dragon (OGDEN NASH)
8. The Sermon at Benares
For Anne Gregory (WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS)
9. The Proposal (ANTON CHEKOV)
Footprints Without Feet
1. A Triumph of Surgery (JAMES HERRIOT)
2. The Thief’s Story (RUSKIN BOND)
3. The Midnight Visitor (ROBERT ARTHUR)
4. A Question of Trust (VICTOR CANNING)
5. Footprints without Feet (H.G. WELLS)
6. The Making of a Scientist (ROBERT W. PETERSON)
7. The Necklace (GUY DE MAUPASSANT)
8. Bholi (K.A. ABBAS)
9. The Book That Saved the Earth (CLAIRE BOIKO)

To download the complete English syllabus 2026, click here.

Q: What is the passing percentage to clear the HPBOSE 10th board exams?

Students need to score a minimum of 33 percent marks in every subjects and in aggregate too to clear the HPBOSE Class 10 exams. The exams will be held in pen and paper format in February/March 2026. The board released the HPBOSE 10th syllabus 2026 and exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Students must also solve the HP Board 10th sample papers 2026 and previous years question papers to score well.

Q: What is HPBOSE 10th Social Science syllabus?

Some chapters and topics covered are:

India & Contemporary world-II
Chapter 1 :-The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Chapter2:- Nationalism in India
Chapter3:- The Making of a Global world
Chapter4:- The Age of Industrialization
Chapter5:- Print culture and the Modern World

Democratic Politics-II
Chapter 1 :- Power Sharing
Chapter2:- Federalism
Chapter3:- Gender, Religion and Caste
Chapter4:- Outcomes of Democracy

Understanding Economic Development
Chapter 1:- Development
Chapter2:- Sectors of the Indian Economy
Chapter3:- Money and credit
Chapter4:- Globalization And the India Economy
Chapter5:- Consumer Rights

Contemporary India II
Chapter 1:- Resources and Development
Chapter2:- Forest and Wildlife Resources
Chapter3:- Water Resources
Chapter4:- Agriculture
Chapter5:- Mineral and Energy Resources
Chapter6:- Manufacturing Industries and Lifelines of National Economy
Chapter7:- Transport, Communication, International Trade

Click here to download complete HPBOSE 10th syllabus 2026 for Social Science

FAQs on HP Board 10th Syllabus 2026

Students can check the FAQs on HPBOSE 10th syllabus below:

Q: What are the timings of HPBOSE 10th exams?

HPBOSE 10th exams are conducted between 9:45 am and 1 pm. The duration of exams is 3 hours and students get 15 minutes extra to read question paper.

Q: Can I cheat in HPBOSE 10th board exam?

HP board is strictly against the practice of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year.

So, you are advised to go through the HPBOSE 10th syllabus and solve as many previous years' question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the HP Board 10th board exams.

Q: What is the passing percentage to clear the HPBOSE 10th board exams?

Q: What does HPBOSE stand for?

HPBOSE stands for Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education. The Board is responsible for conducting Class 10 and 12 board exams every year in the state.

Q: When HPBOSE 10th date sheet was released?

HP Board released the HPBOSE 10th date sheet 2026 on November 26, 2025. The date sheet was out on the official website- hpbose.org. The HP Board 10th exams 2026 was held from March 3 to 28, 2026 in pen and paper format. The HP Board 10th date sheet 2026 mentions the exam days, dates and timings for all subjects. Students must download and take a printout of the HPBOSE 10th date sheet 2026 and keep it secure with them to refer it till their exams get over.

Q: What are the important documents to carry on HPBOSE 10th exam days?

You must not forget to carry your HPBOSE 10th admit card 2026 on all exam days. In case you forget, you will not be allowed to write the exam. Along with the HPBOSE admit card 2026, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

Q: How many students appear for HPBOSE 10th exams every year?

Around 90,000 students write their HPBOSE 10th board exam every year. Last year, nearly 95,000 students appeared for their matriculation exam from the state.

Q: How can I prepare for HPBOSE exams using HP Board 10th date sheet?

Students appearing for HP Board 10th Board Exam 2026 must understand the strategy to utilize HPBOSE 10th date sheet 2026 for preparation of HP Board Exams.