All NCERT textbooks for Class 10 with free PDF download links, chapter lists, and study tips for CBSE board exams
NCERT Books for Class 10 — Complete List
Class 10 board exams are the first major milestone in a student's academic journey. NCERT textbooks are the primary source for CBSE board exams — over 90% of questions come directly from these books.
All NCERT books are available for free PDF download at ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
Mathematics
Book: Mathematics — Textbook for Class X
Chapters:
- Real Numbers
- Polynomials
- Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Progressions
- Triangles
- Coordinate Geometry
- Introduction to Trigonometry
- Some Applications of Trigonometry
- Circles
- Areas Related to Circles
- Surface Areas and Volumes
- Statistics
- Probability
Tip: For extra practice, use R.D. Sharma alongside NCERT.
Science
Book: Science — Textbook for Class X
Chapters:
- Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Metals and Non-metals
- Carbon and its Compounds
- Life Processes
- Control and Coordination
- How do Organisms Reproduce?
- Heredity
- Light — Reflection and Refraction
- The Human Eye and the Colourful World
- Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Our Environment
Social Science
Social Science has 4 separate books:
1. History — India and the Contemporary World II
- The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
- Nationalism in India
- The Making of a Global World
- The Age of Industrialisation
- Print Culture and the Modern World
2. Geography — Contemporary India II
- Resources and Development
- Forest and Wildlife Resources
- Water Resources
- Agriculture
- Minerals and Energy Resources
- Manufacturing Industries
- Lifelines of National Economy
3. Political Science — Democratic Politics II
- Power Sharing
- Federalism
- Gender, Religion and Caste
- Political Parties
- Outcomes of Democracy
4. Economics — Understanding Economic Development
- Development
- Sectors of the Indian Economy
- Money and Credit
- Globalisation and the Indian Economy
- Consumer Rights
English
Two books:
- First Flight — Main textbook with prose and poetry
- Footprints Without Feet — Supplementary reader with additional stories
Hindi
Course A:
- Kshitij Part 2 — Prose and poetry
- Kritika Part 2 — Supplementary
Course B:
- Sparsh Part 2 — Prose and poetry
- Sanchayan Part 2 — Supplementary
How to Download Free NCERT Books (Class 10)
- Go to ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
- Select Class X
- Choose your subject
- Download chapter-wise PDFs (free, no registration)
For the complete NCERT download guide, read our NCERT Books & Solutions guide.
Best Additional Books for Class 10 Board Exams
| Subject | Book | Author | New MRP | Used Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | R.D. Sharma Class 10 | R.D. Sharma | ₹550 | ₹200-280 on BookBazaar |
| Science | Lakhmir Singh Class 10 | Lakhmir Singh | ₹650 | ₹250-350 |
| All subjects | Oswaal Sample Papers | Oswaal Editorial | ₹350/subject | ₹140-200 |
| All subjects | Arihant PYQs | Arihant | ₹300/subject | ₹120-180 |
Class 10 Board Exam Tips
- Read NCERT thoroughly — 90% of questions come from NCERT
- Solve sample papers — download free from cbseacademic.nic.in
- Practice previous year papers — at least 5 years' worth
- Focus on diagrams in Science — they carry marks
- Map work in Geography — easy marks if practiced
Read our complete CBSE Board Exams 2026 guide for date sheet, exam pattern, and preparation strategy.