Chapter-wise RD Sharma solutions, free download links, and tips on how to use RD Sharma effectively for CBSE boards and competitive exams
Why RD Sharma Is a Must-Have for Maths Students
RD Sharma (Dr. R.D. Sharma) is the most popular supplementary mathematics textbook in India. While NCERT covers the CBSE syllabus, RD Sharma provides the extra practice that separates 90+ scorers from average performers.
- Used by: Millions of CBSE students across India
- Available for: Class 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Publisher: Dhanpat Rai Publications
- Latest Edition: 2025-26 (aligned to latest CBSE syllabus)
- Why students love it: More solved examples, more practice questions, higher difficulty progression than NCERT
RD Sharma Class 10 — Chapter List & Solutions
RD Sharma Class 10 Mathematics contains 16 chapters aligned to the CBSE Class 10 syllabus:
- Real Numbers
- Polynomials
- Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Progressions
- Coordinate Geometry
- Triangles
- Circles
- Constructions
- Trigonometric Ratios
- Trigonometric Identities
- Heights and Distances
- Areas Related to Circles
- Surface Areas and Volumes
- Statistics
- Probability
Source: Vedantu RD Sharma Solutions
Free Solutions — Where to Find
- Vedantu — Free PDF download, chapter-wise solutions, video explanations
- BYJU'S — Step-by-step solutions with explanations for every exercise
- MathonGo — Clean PDF format, free download
- SelfStudys — Chapter-wise PDF solutions
RD Sharma Class 12 — Chapter List
RD Sharma Class 12 covers advanced topics for CBSE boards and JEE preparation:
- Relations and Functions — Types, composition, inverse
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Matrices & Determinants
- Continuity & Differentiability
- Application of Derivatives — Maxima, minima, rate of change
- Integrals — Definite and indefinite
- Application of Integrals — Area under curves
- Differential Equations
- Vectors & 3D Geometry
- Linear Programming
- Probability — Bayes' theorem, distributions
How to Use RD Sharma Effectively
- First, complete NCERT — Solve all NCERT exercises before opening RD Sharma
- Focus on solved examples — RD Sharma's solved examples teach you methods. Study them before attempting exercises.
- Don't solve everything — Each exercise has 30-60 questions. Do the first 15-20, then skip to the harder ones at the end.
- Mark difficult questions — Come back to them during revision week.
- Use solutions wisely — Try each question for 5-10 minutes before checking the solution. Copying solutions teaches nothing.
- Time yourself — As board exams approach, solve exercises under time pressure.
RD Sharma vs NCERT — Which Is Better?
- For understanding concepts: NCERT wins — clearer explanations, government-approved
- For practice: RD Sharma wins — 3-5x more questions per topic
- For board exams: NCERT is essential (questions come from it), RD Sharma is supplementary (builds speed and accuracy)
- For JEE: RD Sharma Objective Mathematics is specifically designed for JEE-level practice
- Verdict: You need both. NCERT for concepts + RD Sharma for practice = 90+ in Maths.
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- RD Sharma Class 10: New ₹600 | Used ₹250-350 on BookBazaar
- RD Sharma Class 12: New ₹700 | Used ₹280-400
- RD Sharma Objective (JEE): New ₹900 | Used ₹350-450
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