ICSE Syllabus 2027 Class 10 : Download Subject-Wise Syllabus PDF Here

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education 2026 ( ICSE )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 3, 2026 14:34 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2027 is an important resource to prepare for exam. It is released by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations based on the latest exam pattern. ICSE 10th syllabus outlines the subjects and chapters for ICSE 10th board exams 2027. The syllabus is divided into three subject groups-compulsory, optional, and skill-based. By going through ICSE 10th syllabus 2027, students can strengthen their conceptual understanding and improve their overall performance. 

  • ICSE 10th syllabus covers subjects such as Group I (compulsory languages and social sciences), Group II (optional sciences and mathematics), and Group III (skill and vocational subjects)
  • Group I and II carries 80 marks theory paper and 20 marks internal assessment
  • Group III carries 50 marks theory and 50 marks practical paper
  • Mathematics carries highest weightage 

 

Table of contents
  • ICSE 2027 syllabus class 10 PDFs (For all other subjects)
  • ICSE Syllabus 2027 For Major Subjects
  • ICSE Exam Pattern 2027 Overview
  • ICSE Preparation Tips 2027
  • FAQs on ICSE Syllabus 2027
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ICSE 2027 syllabus class 10 PDFs (For all other subjects)

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ICSE Syllabus 2027 For Major Subjects

Students can download the latest ICSE reduced syllabus 2027 class 10 for different subjects below. The pdf links to download the complete syllabus PDF are also provided.

ICSE English Syllabus 2026 

  • The Merchant of Venice
  • Daffodils
  • I know why the caged bird sings
  • The Patriot
  • Abu Ben Adhem
  • Nine Gold Medals
  • Two or three assignments (based on the prescribed textbooks) (not exceeding 1500 words)

ICSE Maths Syllabus 2027

Chapters Topics Covered
Commercial Mathematics

Goods & Service Tax (GST)

Banking

Algebra

Linear Inequations

Quadratic equations in one variable

Ratio and Proportion

Factorization of Polynomials

Matrices

Arithmetic Progression

Co-ordinate Geometry

Geometry

Similarity

Circles

Mensuration  
Trigonometry  
Statistics  
Probability  

ICSE Biology Syllabus 2027

Chapters/Topics
Basic Biology
Plant Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Population
Pollution
Internal assessment of practical work - Plant life, Animal life

ICSE Class Economics Syllabus 2027

Chapter Topics
The Productive Mechanism

Land

Labour

Capital

Entrepreneur

Theory of Demand and Supply

Meaning and concept of Demand and Supply

Elasticity of demand and elasticity of supply

Market Meaning & Types
Banking in India

Money

Commercial banks: Meaning and functions

Central Bank

Monetary Policy of the Central Bank

Demonetisation

Public Finance

Inflation

Stages of Inflation

Types of Inflation

Consumer Awareness

Consumer Exploitation and Consumer Awareness

Consumer Rights & Duties

Food adulteration

) Technical and Administrative Measures for Consumer Protection

ICSE Syllabus History Syllabus 2026

Chapter Topics
CIVICS
The Union Legislature

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

The Union Executive

The President

The Vice-President

Prime Minister & Council of Ministers

The Judiciary

The Supreme Court

The High Courts

Subordinate Courts

History
The Indian National Movement (1857 - 1917)

The First War of Independence, 1857

Factors leading to the growth of Nationalism

First Phase of the Indian National Movement
(1885-1907)

Mass Phase of the National Movement (1915-
1947)

Mahatma Gandhi

Forward Bloc and INA

Independence and Partition of India

The Contemporary World

The First World War 

Rise of Dictatorships

The Second World War

United Nations

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

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ICSE Question Papers 2027

ICSE Time Table 2027

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is ICSE syllabus released?
A: 

Yes, ICSE 10th syllabus is released on the official website for all subjects. Students can download it and start preparing for the final board exams. 

The syllabus shares the topics and chapters to be covered in order to obtain good marks in the ICSE board exams. Students can click on the links provided to download the entire syllabus. 

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ICSE Exam Pattern 2027 Overview

The ICSE exam pattern Class 10 mentions the chapter-wise distribution of marks, exam duration, marking scheme etc. For most subjects, the ICSE 10th exams will be held for 80 marks. 20 marks are allotted for the internal assessment. The duration of the exam is 2 to 2.5 hours (varying for different subjects). 

Group I: Compulsory Subjects

Subject Question Type ICSE Board Exam Total Marks

English

- Paper 1: English Language - Composition, Letter, Notice/Email, Unseen Prose/Passage.

- Paper 2: Literature in English - Drama, Prose, and Poetry from prescribed textbooks.

80 for each paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

History & Civics

- Part I (30 marks): Short-answer questions covering the entire syllabus (Compulsory).

- Part II (50 marks): Section A and Section B; answer two out of three questions from each section.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Geography

- Map-based questions (20 marks).

- Structured questions based on prescribed syllabus topics such as landforms, climate, population, etc.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Second Language

- Grammar-based questions.

- Composition writing.

- Literature questions based on prose and poetry.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Group II: Elective Subjects

Subject Question Type ICSE Board Exam Total Marks

Mathematics

- Section A (Compulsory): Short-answer questions covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

- Section B: Application-based questions; choose four out of six questions.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Science

- Physics: Questions on topics like force, energy, and electricity.

- Chemistry: Chemical reactions, periodic table, and numericals.

- Biology: Human anatomy, plant physiology, and ecology.

80 for each paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Economics

- Questions based on microeconomics, demand-supply, and national income.

- Data interpretation and graph-based problems.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Commercial Studies

- Case studies and application-based questions on trade, commerce, and business operations.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Environmental Science

- Structured and case-based questions on environmental issues, conservation, and sustainable development.

80 for the paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Group III: Skill-Based Subjects

Subject Question Type ICSE Board Exam Total Marks

Computer Applications

- Application-based questions on programming concepts, algorithms, and problem-solving.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

Economic Applications

- Practical questions on market behavior, pricing, and consumer decisions.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

Commercial Applications

- Questions based on applied commerce principles, trade scenarios, and case studies.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

Art & Performing Arts

- Questions on creative techniques and practical tasks for drawing, painting, or performing arts.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

Home Science

- Practical and theoretical questions on nutrition, cooking, and home management.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

Physical Education

- Questions on health, fitness, and physical training techniques. Practical sessions to test athletic skills.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

Yoga

- Questions on yoga theory, including asanas, their benefits, and meditation techniques. Practical exam to assess asana performance.

50 for the paper and 50 marks for internal assessment.

 

 

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ICSE Preparation Tips 2027

In order to score well in the upcoming ICSE exams, students must go through the ICSE 10th preparation tips mentioned below:

Make a schedule: Following a set schedule, one can strategically optimize their time and proceed accordingly.

Finish syllabus before time: It is advised to finish the syllabus at least one and half months early as this boosts the confidence of students. It helps maintain their calm during exams. It also gives plenty of time for efficacious revision with sample papers and mock tests.

Practice sample papers: Anyone willing to score maximum knows the importance of solving ICSE sample papers 2027. Practising them helps students know the type of questions asked in the exam, know the marking scheme, and help them solve the complete paper in the stipulated time.

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FAQs on ICSE Syllabus 2027

Students can check the FAQs on ICSE 10th Syllabus 2027 below: 

Q:   What is the format of the ICSE 10th exams?
A: 

The maximum marks allotted for each subject will be 80, and students will have to write the paper for a maximum of 80 marks. There will be an internal assessment of 20 marks for each subject. 

Q:   Is ICSE Board exam checking strict?
A: 

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 ICSE 10th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about the strict checking. 

Q:   What score do I need to clear ICSE 10th exams?
A: 

Students must note the subject-wise ICSE passing marks in ICSE. To acquire the pass certificate, students must score at least 35% in 5 subjects out of 6 and achieve an aggregate mark of 33% as the passing marks out of 100 in ICSE. The ICSE passing marks out of 80 is 26.

Q:   If ICSE exams are conducted twice a year, will one term be held online?
A: 

The Ministry of Education plans to conduct all national and state board exams including ICSE board exam twice a year from the session 2025-26. Both the terms will be conducted offline or in pen and paper format. However, there is a possibility that term 1 exams will objective in nature while Term 2 exam will be subjective in nature. 

The Board will release an official notification regarding the same very soon on the official website. 

Q:   Can I change the exam dates in ICSE 10th time table?
A: 

No, ICSE time table is finalised after considering all events. Thus, a request to change the ICSE exam dates will not be entertained.

Q:   How much totalmarks are allotted for the 6-mark questions in the ICSE exam pattern for Group 3 subjects like Physical Ed & Fashion Des?
A: 

ICSE exam pattern for Group-III subjects like Physical Education and Fashion Designing has 6-mark questions.

  • The total marks allotted to these questions are 24.
  • Such questions test the students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • The questions will be based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
  • Students are advised to allocate sufficient time to answer these questions.
  • The questions will be from the entire syllabus, and candidates must be familiar with all the topics.
  • It is essential to answer all parts of the question to score maximum marks.
  • The questions will evaluate the students' understanding, application, and analysis of the subject.

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ICSE Maths preparation strategy is given below.

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While beginning with ICSE preparation, students must follow the strategy given below.

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ICSE exam 2027 will be conducted between February and March. Last year, the exam was held from February 17 to March 30, 2026. 

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Yes. A student can attempt the ICSE Improvement Examination for up to two subjects in the same year. The higher of the two marks is counted as final.

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Written papers get a grade from 1 to 9, where 1-2 is Very Good and 8-9 is Fail. School-marked work gets a grade from A to E.

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A student needs at least 33% marks in a subject to pass it. To get the Pass Certificate, a student must pass in at least five subjects, including English.

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Subjects like Computer Applications, Art, and Home Science give 50 marks to the written paper and 50 marks to school assessment.

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Subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science give 80 marks to the written paper and 20 marks to school assessment.

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