Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2023: 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.

Abhishek Arora Updated on : Jul 19 2023 17:00 IST

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2023: 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.

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ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2023

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 2023

Interested students can check the steps to download the ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2023 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 2023: 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 2023-24.

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 2023?

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) releases the ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2023 on its official website.

How can I download ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2023?

Visit the official website of CISCE to download the ICSE Class 10 syllabus 2023-24. 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.