CBSE Syllabus 2026–27 for Classes 9–12: Subject-wise Overview

The CBSE syllabus 2026–27 for Classes 9 to 12 is published by the board on its official academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in, under the "Curriculum" section. This page gives parents and students a simple subject-wise overview and a plan for using the syllabus well. Always download the official PDF for exact chapters and marks.

Where to Find the Official CBSE Syllabus

1. Go to cbseacademic.nic.in.
2. Open Curriculum and choose the current session (2026–27).
3. Download Secondary (Classes 9–10) or Senior Secondary (Classes 11–12).
4. Save the PDF for each subject your child studies.

Why the official PDF matters: CBSE sometimes adds, removes or moves topics between sessions. Old guides and photocopied syllabi from seniors may be out of date.

Classes 9 and 10: Subject-wise Overview

Subject	What it broadly covers
English	Reading comprehension, writing skills (letters, articles, analytical paragraphs), grammar and literature chapters
Hindi (Course A/B)	अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण, रचनात्मक लेखन and textbook chapters
Mathematics	Number systems, algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry (Class 10), statistics and probability. Class 10 offers Standard and Basic levels.
Science	Chemistry, Physics and Biology units
Social Science	History, Geography, Political Science and Economics
Skill / additional subjects	Information Technology, AI and others, depending on the school

Typical marks split: most main subjects in Classes 9 and 10 have 80 marks of theory and 20 marks of internal assessment. Check each subject's PDF, as the split can differ.

Class 10 board exams: CBSE has introduced two board examination opportunities for Class 10, with a main exam and a second optional exam to improve scores. Check the latest circular for exact rules.

Classes 11 and 12: Stream-wise Overview

Stream	Common subjects
Science (PCM)	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, plus an optional subject
Science (PCB)	Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, plus an optional subject
Commerce	Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, English, plus Maths/Applied Maths or another elective
Humanities	Choice of History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, languages and more, plus English

Typical marks split: theory papers plus practicals or projects. In science subjects, practicals usually carry a significant share, while subjects without practicals often have projects or internal assessment instead.

How to Use the Syllabus to Plan the Year

1. Print the syllabus for every subject and stick it inside the subject notebook.
2. Mark the weightage of each unit, and give more time to high-weightage units.
3. Tick chapters as you finish them — this becomes your progress tracker.
4. Strike out deleted topics so you don't waste time on them.
5. Match it with the sample paper for that subject to understand the question pattern.
6. Plan three revision rounds before the board exam: first by December, second in January, third during study leave.

For a week-by-week plan, see our 100-day board exam plan.

Common Mistakes Parents and Students Make

• Studying from an old syllabus or an old guide book.
• Ignoring internal assessment, which is often 20 easy marks.
• Skipping NCERT in-text questions and examples. Read how to study NCERT books.
• Leaving practical files and projects to the last week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the official CBSE syllabus 2026–27?
From the official CBSE academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in, under the Curriculum section.

How many marks are for internal assessment in Class 10?
For most main subjects, internal assessment carries 20 marks out of 100. Always check the subject's own syllabus PDF.

What is the difference between Standard and Basic Maths in Class 10?
Standard Maths is for students who may want to take Mathematics in Class 11 and beyond. Basic Maths is a simpler paper for students who don't plan to study Maths further.

Does CBSE change the syllabus every year?
CBSE releases the curriculum for each session. Changes may be small or large, so always check the current year's document.

Is NCERT enough for the CBSE board exam?
NCERT textbooks are the base for CBSE board papers. Most students also use sample papers and previous year papers for practice.