ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026 (Released): Download Reduced ICSE Syllabus 2026 Class 10 PDFs!

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education 2026 ( ICSE )

Jasleen Taneja
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 01:11 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

ICSE Syllabus 2026 Class 10: CISCE released the ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026 on the official website- cisce.org. Students preparing for the ICSE exams 2026 must know the complete ICSE syllabus 2026 class 10 to perform well in the exams. The ICSE 10th syllabus 2026 shares the chapters, topics, and units to be studied for the exams. Students can download the ICSE syllabus 2026 Class 10 in the form of PDF files by clicking on the subject-wise links provided below. ICSE 10th board exams 2026 are expected to be conducted between February 18 and March 27, 2026. Check the ICSE 10th syllabus 2026 for all subjects below:

Table of content
  • ICSE 2026 Syllabus Class 10 - For Major Subjects
  • ICSE 2026 syllabus class 10 PDFs (For all other subjects)
  • ICSE Preparation Tips 2026
  • FAQs on ICSE Syllabus 2026
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ICSE 2026 Syllabus Class 10 - For Major Subjects

Students can download the latest ICSE reduced syllabus 2026 class 10 for different subjects below. The pdf links to download the complete syllabus PDF are also provided.

ICSE Syllabus 2026 Class 10 - English Literature

  • 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)

Click on the link to download the complete ICSE 10th English Syllabus 2026

ICSE Syllabus 2026 Class 10 - Mathematics

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  
Click on the link to download the complete ICSE syllabus 2026 for Mathematics

ICSE 2026 syllabus class 10 - Biology

Chapters/Topics
Basic Biology
Plant Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Population
Pollution
Internal assessment of practical work - Plant life, Animal life
Click on the link to download the entire ICSE syllabus 2026 for Biology

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026 - Economics

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

Click on the link to download the completeICSE 10th Syllabus 2026 for Economics

ICSE Syllabus 2026 Class 10 - History & Civics

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)

Click on the link to download the complete ICSE Board Syllabus 2026 for History & Civics

Also read: 

ICSE Specimen Question Papers 2026

ICSE Time Table 2026

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

Yes, ICSE 10th syllabus 2026 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 2026. Students can click on the links provided to download the entire syllabus. 

Q:   What is ICSE exam pattern?
A: 

ICSE subjects are divided into 3 groups. Students can check the details below:

Groups

Subjects

Group 1

History, Civics, Geography

English

Second Language (one/two)

Group 2

Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)

Mathematics

Commercial Studies

Economics

Environmental Science

Classical Language

Modern Foreign Language

Group 3

Arts

Performing Arts

Computer Applications

Economic Applications

Commercial Applications

Fashion Designing

Physical Education

Yoga

Cookery

Home Science

Modern Foreign Language

Technical Drawing Applications

Environmental Applications

ICSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for subjects included in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 varies and is listed in the table below:

ICSE Class 10 Group 1 Marking Scheme

Subject

External Exams (%)

Internal Exams (%)

English

80

20

Second Language

80

20

History & Civics 

80

20

Geography

80

20

ICSE Class 10 Group 2 Marking Scheme

Subjects

External Exam (%)

Internal Exam (%)

Physics

80

20

Chemistry

80

20

Biology

80

20

Mathematics

80

20

Commercial Studies

80

20

Economics

80

20

Classical Language

80

20

Modern Foreign Language

80

20

Environmental Science

80

20

ICSE Class 10 Group 3 Marking Scheme

Subject

External Exams (%)

Internal Exams (%)

Physical Education 

50

50

Yoga

50

50

Technical Drawing Applications

50

50

Art

50

50

Performing Arts

50

50

Home Science

50

50

Cookery

50

50

Fashion Designing

50

50

Computer Applications

50

50

Economic Applications

50

50

Commercial Applications

50

50

Environmental Applications

50

50

Modern Foreign Language

50

50

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ICSE 2026 syllabus class 10 PDFs (For all other subjects)

The table below contains ICSE Syllabus PDFs 2026 of all other subjects covered in Class 10.

Subject
ICSE 10th Syllabus 2026 for Robotics-AI
ICSE Board Syllabus for Art
ICSE Syllabus for Assistant Beauty Therapist
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Assistant Hair Stylist
ICSE Syllabus for Auto Service Technician
Syllabus of Class 10 ICSE Basic Data Entry Operator
ICSE Syllabus for Biology
ICSE Board Syllabus for Cashier
ICSE Syllabus Class 10 Commercial Application
ICSE Syllabus for Computer Applications
ICSE Board Syllabus for Classical Language
ICSE Syllabus for Commercial Studies
ICSE Board Syllabus for Cookery
ICSE Syllabus of Dietetic Aide
ICSE 10th Syllabus 2026 for Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Economic Applications
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Chemistry
ICSE Board Syllabus for Geography Thailand
ICSE Syllabus Class 10 German
ICSE Syllabus for History Civics
ICSE 10th Syllabus for History Civics Thailand
ICSE Syllabus for Home Science
ICSE Syllabus for Hospitality Management
ICSE Board Syllabus for Mass Media Communication
ICSE Board Syllabus for Geography 
ICSE 10th Syllabus for French
ICSE Board Syllabus for Fashion Designing
ICSE Board Syllabus for Environmental Science 
ICSE Syllabus for Environmental Applications
ICSE 10th Syllabus for English
ICSE Board Syllabus for Economics 
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Mathematics
ICSE Board Syllabus for Performing Arts
ICSE Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group I
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group II
ICSE Board Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group III
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Physical Education
ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026 Physics
ICSE Syllabus for Second Language - Indian languages
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Second Language - Sanskrit
ICSE 10th Syllabus for SUPW and Community Service
ICSE Syllabus Class 10 Spanish
ICSE 10th Syllabus 2026 for Technical Drawing and Applications
ICSE Yoga Syllabus 2026

ICSE Exam Pattern 2026

The ICSE exam pattern 2026 Class 10 mentions the chapter-wise distribution of marks, exam duration, marking scheme etc. For most subjects, the ICSE 10th exams 2026 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). The ICSE exam pattern takes into account the ICSE reduced syllabus 2026 class 10.

Groups Subjects
Group-I – 80% exam + 20% internal assessment History
Civics
Geography
English
Second Language
Group-II – 80% exam + 20% internal assessment

Physics
Chemistry
Biology

Mathematics
Economics
Modern foreign language
Classical language
Environmental Science

Group-III – 50% external exam + 50% internal exam Performing Arts
Computer Applications
Commercial Applications
Economic Applications
Arts
Yoga
Cookery
Physical Education
Fashion Designing
Environmental Applications
Technical Drawing Applications
Home Science
Modern foreign language

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ICSE 10th Preparation 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How should I prepare for my 10th ICSE examination?
A: 
Hi Vasima, The only formula to success is hard work and dedication. Go through your syllabus properly and after that, go through sample question papers like ten years for practice and to understand the pattern of the examination.
Q:   Did CISCE release the ICSE sample papers for the ongoing academic session?
A: 

Yes, CISCE released the ICSE specimen sample papers for the session 2025-26 for all subjects. The sample papers are out on the official website- cisce.org. Students can download them from the official website or they can also download the ICSE sample papers and previous years question papers from the link provided on this page. 

Students must solve and practice the ICSE 10th sample papers 2026 as they will make them familiar with the marking scheme, the types of questions asked frequently in the exam, the difficulty level and more. Students must also solve the sample papers within the stipulated time to learn time management.

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ICSE Preparation Tips 2026

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 2026 and previous years question papers. 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to pass ICSE exam without studying?
A: 

Almost every student must had this thought of passing the ICSE board exams without studying, however, one should understand that ICSE 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 ICSE 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:   I want to check my ICSE result via Digilocker. How can I check it?
A: 
  • Students can download their ICSE result 2026 by logging into the DigiLocker website or mobile application.
  • Students will get credentials for DigiLocker accounts on the phone via SMS.
  • Enter your details in the app to check the ICSE 10th result 2026 online

An extra layer of security has been introduced for downloading mark sheets from DigiLocker.

To get the marksheets from DigiLocker, students can visit the official website for initiation of their account confirmation process. Students must note that they will need a PIN to download their marksheet from the app. How do you get it? To strengthen the security and privacy of the students' data, the PIN has been introduced.

To confirm the DigiLocker account, students will first have to select their class first either class 10 or 12 and then enter their school code, and roll number. Further, they access the six-digit security PIN from their schools. The PIN will be provided by their school, if not received, students will have to contact their school. The PIN will be a numeric value. Example: If pin number given by school is '012345', students will have to enter only 012345.

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FAQs on ICSE Syllabus 2026

Students can check the FAQs on ICSE 10th Syllabus 2026 below: 

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

No, ICSE time table 2026 is finalised after considering all events. Thus, a request to change the ICSE exam dates will not be entertained.

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:   Is ICSE board paper easy or hard?
A: 

ICSE Board Exams are usually on the easier side of the spectrum but it totally depends on your preparation level and how the board is going to set the paper. It also depends on the checking. You have to prepare well in your board exams for scoring well.

It is advised that you complete the ICSE syllabus 2026 and know the exam pattern well. You must also solve the previous years' question papers for better preparation of the exam.

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