ICSE Class 10 Syllabus Subject-wise

The ICSE board syllabus is not merely a collection of chapters, but your guide for preparing. Knowing how many topics will be covered will help you to:

• Focus your study time on chapters with material that is in scope, rather than spending unnecessary time on chapters with material that is “out of the syllabus.”
• Plan your revisions and mock tests properly, as you will have a clear alignment of topics in connection with the official scope.
• Evaluate how much content you will have to work through, and manage time for studying across subjects accordingly.  According to ALLEN, the syllabus for ICSE Class 10 in the year 2026 has been published, which includes a listing of the chapters, a breakdown of topics for each chapter, and downloadable study material provided in PDF format for each subject.

1.0What’s New in the ICSE Syllabus 2026

There have been a few updates worth noting:

• The board has published reduced/special syllabus versions for 2026 in a lot of subjects to support disruptions to the academic year. 
• Vocational subjects have been added to the syllabus list for Group 3 students (for instance: Assistant Beauty Therapist, Auto-Service Technician) from 2025.
• The syllabus documents clearly refer to subjects being Group I, Group II, and Group III, along with what the external vs internal assessment weight will be for those subjects.
• Thus, students need to download the revised syllabus PDFs and prepare accordingly.

2.0ICSE Class 10 Subject‐wise Overview of Key Chapters

Here are highlights of a few major subjects for ICSE Class 10 (2026) to give you an idea of what to expect:

English Literature

• Title works such as The Merchant of Venice, Daffodils, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Patriot, Abu Ben Adhem, Nine Gold Medals. 
• Also includes assignments (2 or 3) of approx. 1,500 words (based on textbooks). 

Mathematics: The ICSE Class 10 Mathematics syllabus develops logical reasoning and problem-solving capacity by presenting various subject matter that includes both theoretical and applied studies. Each topic works toward building the important quantitative and analytical skills that are needed for higher studies.

Chapters include:

• Commercial Mathematics: GST, Banking
• Algebra: Linear Inequations, Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Arithmetic Progression, Coordinate Geometry
• Geometry: Similarity, Circles
• Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics, Probability 

Biology: The aim of the ICSE Biology syllabus is to help students develop the skills of observation, experimentation, and understanding of the processes of life in trees, animal, and human beings. Students will observe how living organisms function and interact with their environment.

• Basics of Biology
• Plant Physiology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Population, Pollution
• Internal assessment of practical work (Plant life, Animal life)

Economics: ICSE Class 10 Economics enables students to understand the theories of economic activities, financial systems, and market behaviors, and then test that understanding against their experiences, case studies, and real-life applications of demand, supply, and money.

Major topics include:

• The Productive Mechanism: Land, Labour, Capital, Entrepreneur
• Demand & Supply: Elasticities
• Market types
• Banking in India: Functions of commercial banks, Central Bank, Monetary Policy, Demonetisation
• Inflation: Types, Stages
• Consumer Awareness: Rights & Duties, Food Adulteration, Protection measures

History & Civics : The syllabus is to create civic awareness and historical understanding through an investigation of the characteristics of government, fundamental values of the constitution, and significant world events, and develop students’ capacity for social and civic responsibility and analytical thinking.

Civics topics:

• The Union Legislature (Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha)
• The Executive (President, Vice‑President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers)
• Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate) 

History topics:

• Indian National Movement (1857–1917)
• Mass Phase of the National Movement (1915–1947)
• The Contemporary World: WWI, Rise of Dictatorships, WWII, United Nations, Non‑Aligned Movement 

3.0ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme & Structure (Groups of Subjects)

Understanding the structure helps you prioritise your study.

Key takeaways:

• Subjects in Group I & II put heavier emphasis on external exams (80% weight), so mastering the paper format and practising is crucial.
• Group III subjects require equal weight on internal work (projects, practicals) and external exam; don’t neglect internal components.
• Time allocation, revision strategy and focus need to reflect these weightages.

4.0How to Use the ICSE Class 10 Syllabus for Effective Preparation

Step 1: Download & Print

The subject-wise PDF files can be downloaded from the official list (found on the ALLEN site) , print them or keep them easily accessible and frequently visible to be aware of what you need to finish.

Step 2: Make a Study Timeline

Use the syllabus to divide your prep time:

• First pass: Cover all chapters (reading + understanding)
• Second pass: Practice questions & problems
• Final pass: Revision + mock papers

Step 3: Focus on Chapter Weight & Difficulty

The syllabus charts will help you with identifying heavy and important chapters for your subject (for example, Chapters that are longer for maths or have integrated sections for Biology), and provide time accordingly.

Step 4: Internal Assessments & Practical Work

Prepare for each subject when you must do your project/practical (this is of especially importance in Group III), and these projects can have substantial marks.

Step 5: Align with Exam Pattern

Refer to the marking scheme & subject pattern (as shown in  4) to simulate actual exam conditions: timed tests, practice with choice/compulsory sections.

Step 6: Track Your Syllabus Coverage

Keep a checklist: Chapter name, date completed, date to re-review. 

Step 7: Use Syllabus as Revision Map

Before your last month of exams, with the list of content in the syllabus you will be able to quickly skim over anything you have not attended to in a while which will provide somewhat of a map/guide for your revision.