ICSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Complete Guide (2026)

The syllabus and exam format for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics are intended to assess students' logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and conceptual comprehension The course material presents five mathematical subjects which include Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, and Statistics to teach students both theoretical and practical understanding.

The exam follows a structured pattern that includes short and long-form questions, ensuring comprehensive evaluation. Students who understand the latest syllabus and exam format will create better study plans. This leads to improved board exam results.

1.0Download ICSE Class 10 Maths Chapter-wise PDF's

Units	Chapters	PDF’s
Unit 1	1. Arithmetic Progressions 2. Recurring Deposit Account 3. Linear Inequality 4. Quadratic Equations 5. Remainder And Factor Theorem 6. Ratio And Proportions
Unit 2	7. Goods And Services Tax 8. Matrices 9. Reflection 10. Section of a Straight Line 11. Equations of a Straight Line 12. Similar Triangles
Unit 3	13. Circles 14. Surface Areas and Volumes 15. Trigonometry 16. Statistics 17. Probability 18. Geometric Progressions 19. Locus 20. Shares And Dividends

2.0ICSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2026

The syllabus is divided into eight main units, each focusing on key mathematical concepts and applications. Students are advised to understand each topic thoroughly rather than just memorizing formulas.

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapters/Topics Covered
1	Commercial Mathematics	Goods & Service Tax (GST), Banking, Shares and Dividend
2	Algebra	Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Factorization, Matrices, Inequalities
3	Geometry	Similarity, Circles, Constructions, Loci
4	Mensuration	Surface Area and Volume of Solids (Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Frustum)
5	Trigonometry	Trigonometrical Identities, Heights and Distances
6	Statistics	Mean, Median, Mode, Histogram, Ogive
7	Probability	Simple Probability (Single Events)
8	Coordinate Geometry	Distance Formula, Section Formula, Equation of a Straight Line

Focus primarily on Algebra, Geometry, and Mensuration, as they make up the majority of questions in the board exam.

3.0ICSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2026

The ICSE Maths paper is divided into two sections — Section A (Compulsory) and Section B (Optional). Students must attempt Section A and any 4 questions from Section B.

Section	Type of Questions	Marks	Details
Section A	Compulsory (Short Answer Type)	40 Marks	Includes 4–5 questions covering all topics
Section B	Optional (Long Answer Type)	40 Marks	Attempt any 4 out of 7 questions
Total (Theory Paper)	—	80 Marks	2 hours 30 minutes duration
Internal Assessment	Project/Practical Work	20 Marks	Based on real-life application of Mathematics

Internal Assessment Breakdown (20 Marks)

Project based on mathematical applications in real life
Marks are awarded for presentation, creativity, and accuracy
Example topics: Banking system, Survey analysis, Geometry in Architecture, etc.

ALLEN Note: Ensure your project file is neat and accurate. It contributes 20% of your total score.

4.0Chapter-Wise Marks Weightage

Below is the approximate marks distribution based on previous ICSE Exam trends:

Unit	Weightage (Approx.)	Type of Questions
Algebra	25–30 Marks	Formula-based, conceptual numericals
Geometry	15–20 Marks	Theorems, Constructions
Mensuration	10–12 Marks	Volume and Surface Area
Trigonometry	10–15 Marks	Heights, Distances, Identities
Statistics	8–10 Marks	Mean, Median, Mode
Commercial Mathematics	10 Marks	GST, Banking, Shares
Coordinate Geometry	5–7 Marks	Equations, Distance Formula
Probability	5 Marks	Single Event Problems

ALLEN Insight: Every year, Algebra and Geometry together account for 45–50% of the total marks. Prioritize these during revision.