Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Class 10
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024: Revised Syllabus, Important Topics, Exam Pattern

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus is released by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on the official website. The syllabus has been revised and is available in a PDF format on the official website.
ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) releases the syllabus for the ICSE Class 10 exam on its official website. The ICSE Class 10 syllabus for the 2022-23 session was reduced by CISCE. Candidates preparing for the board examination must know the syllabus comprehensively. CISCE releases the subject-wise syllabus PDF which contains the name of topics from where questions will be asked in the examination.

Students can practise ICSE class 10 previous year question papers to understand the syllabus and types of questions asked in the examination. It will also help students assess their strengths and weaknesses. 

Read More: ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern

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ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has reduced the ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2022-23. The reduced syllabus is available in the form of a PDF containing important chapter-wise topics.

How to Download ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024

Interested students can check the steps to download the ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024 below:

  • Visit the official website of CISCE
  • Click on the Examination tab available on the homepage of the website
  • Click on ICSE Examination
  • Scroll down the page and you will find the Regulation & Syllabuses tab
  • Then click on the REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUSES – ICSE – 2024
  • Upon clicking the above tab, candidates will find the syllabus PDF of all subjects

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024: Group-wise Subjects

The table below highlights the subjects in Group I, Group II, and Group III:

Groups

Subjects

Group I

History, Civics, Geography

English

Second Language (one/two)

Group II

Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)

Mathematics

Commercial Studies

Economics

Environmental Science

Classical Language

Modern Foreign Language

Group III

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 Class 10 Syllabus: Subject-wise PDFs

Subject

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus for English (01)

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus for Second Language

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group I

ICSE Board Syllabus for Geography

ICSE Board Syllabus for Physics

Syllabus of Class 10 ICSE Chemistry

ICSE Syllabus for Environmental Science

ICSE Board Syllabus for Art

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus - Commercial Studies

ICSE Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group II

ICSE 10th Board Syllabus for Classical Language

ICSE 10th Revised Syllabus for Computer Applications

ICSE 10th Syllabus of Economic Applications

ICSE 10th Board Syllabus for Commercial Applications

ICSE Reduced Syllabus Class 10 Performing Arts

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Cookery

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Home Science

ICSE 10th Board Syllabus for Fashion Designing

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Physical Education 

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Yoga

ICSE 10th Board Syllabus for Technical Drawing Applications

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Environmental Applications

ICSE Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group III

ICSE 10th Board Syllabus for Mass Media Communication

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Hospitality Management

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Beauty and Wellness (Skin & Beauty)

ICSE 10th Syllabus for Beauty and Wellness (Hair  Styling)

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus: Subject-wise Important Topics

The table below is a list of significant topics from several subjects that interested candidates can check. Students should be aware of these crucial topics since only these topics will be covered in the ICSE Class 10 exam 2024-24.

Subjects

Topics

English (01)

DRAMA: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

 (Shakespeare’s unabridged play by A.W. Verity - Acts 3, 4 & 5 

TREASURE TROVE - A collection of ICSE Poems and Short Stories (Evergreen Publications)

POETRY:

(i) Daffodils – William Wordsworth

(ii) I know why the Caged Bird Sings – Maya Angelou

(iii) The Patriot – Robert Browning

(iv) Abu Ben Adhem – Leigh Hunt

(v) Nine Gold Medals – David Roth

PROSE (short stories):

(i) An Angel in Disguise– T.S. Arthur

(ii) The Little Match Girl – Hans Christian

Andersen

(iii) The Blue Bead – Norah Burke

(iv) My Greatest Olympic Prize – Jesse Owens

(v) All Summer in a Day – Ray Douglas

Bradbury

History & Civics

HISTORY

The Indian National Movement (1857)

Mass Phase of the National Movement (1915- 1947)

The Contemporary World

CIVICS

The Union Legislature

The Union Executive

The Judiciary

Geography

  • Interpretation of Topographical Maps
  • Map of India
  • Location, Extent and Physical features
  • Climate
  • Soil Resources
  • Natural Vegetation
  • Water Resources
  • Mineral and Energy Resources
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing Industries
  • Transport
  • Waste Management

Mathematics

  • Commercial Mathematics (GST & Banking)
  • Linear Inequations
  • Quadratic Equations in one variable
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Factorisation of polynomials
  • Matrices
  • Arithmetic and Geometric Progression
  • Co-ordinate Geometry
  • Similarity, conditions of similar triangles
  • Loci: Definition, meaning, Theorems and
  • constructions based on Loci
  • Circles
  • Area and volume of solids – Cylinder, Cone and
  • Sphere
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics
  • Probability

Physics

  • Force, Work, Power and Energy
  • Light
  • Sound
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Heat
  • Modern Physics

Chemistry

  • Periodic properties and their variations in
  •  groups and periods
  • Periodicity on the basis of atomic number for
  •  elements
  • Electrovalent bonding
  • Covalent Bonding
  • Coordinate Bonding
  • Definition of salt; types of salts
  • Action of dilute acids on salts
  • Ions present in mineral acids, alkalis and salts
  •  and their solutions; use of litmus and pH paper
  •  to test for acidity and alkalinity
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Mole Concept and Stoichiometry
  • Electrolysis
  • Metallurgy
  • Study of Compounds
  • Organic Chemistry

Biology

  • Basic Biology
  • Plant Physiology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Population
  • Human Evolution
  • Pollution

Economics

  • The Productive Mechanism
  • Theory of Demand and Supply
  • Market
  • Banking in India
  • Inflation
  • Consumer Awareness

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who releases the ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024?

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) releases the ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2024 on its official website.

How can I download ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2024?

Visit the official website of CISCE to download the ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2024. The direct download links for all subjects are given above in this article. You can download the official syllabus PDF from here as well.

What is ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern?

As per the ICSE Class 10 exam pattern, subjects are divided into three groups. The exam pattern for all groups varies. Candidates can refer to the article above to know the exam pattern.

How to cover ICSE Class 10 syllabus?

Students must comprehensively understand the topics outlined in the official syllabus PDF. These topics must be well-read by candidates from prescribed textbooks.

Has ICSE Class 10 syllabus been revised?

Yes, the ICSE class 10 syllabus has been revised by CISCE. Candidates can download the revised syllabus PDF from the article above.

When will CISCE release the ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2024?

The ICSE class 10 syllabus 2024 is already available on the official website. The same is available in the article above for download.

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