Class 10 Mathematics
Blueprint 2025-26
:
CBSE Class 10 Maths Blueprint for 2026
Board Exams
Projected Chapter-wise Weightage for CBSE Class 10 Maths (2026)
The theory paper is for 80 Marks, with 20 Marks for Internal Assessment.
Expected
Unit Chapter Weightage
(Marks)
I. Number Systems Real Numbers 6
Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic
II. Algebra 20
Equations, Arithmetic Progressions
III. Coordinate
Coordinate Geometry 6
Geometry
IV. Geometry Triangles, Circles 15
Introduction to Trigonometry, Heights
V. Trigonometry 12
and Distances
Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas
VI. Mensuration 10
and Volumes
VII. Statistics &
Statistics, Probability 11
Probability
Grand Total 80
Decoding the Question Paper: Types of Questions from Each Chapter
The question paper will include a mix of objective and subjective questions, with a focus on
assessing competency and application skills.
1. Real Numbers (6 Marks)
• 1 Mark (MCQ/AR): HCF & LCM, Rational/Irrational numbers.
• 2 Marks (VSA): Proving irrationality (2, 3, etc.).
• 3 Marks (SA): Word problems on HCF/LCM.
2. Algebra (20 Marks)
• Polynomials: Finding zeroes from graphs, relationship between zeroes and coefficients.
• Pair of Linear Equations: Conditions for consistency, solving by
substitution/elimination, and word problems (age, fractions, etc.) often in case studies.
• Quadratic Equations: Nature of roots, solving equations, and complex word problems
(speed, time, etc.).
• Arithmetic Progressions: Finding nth term/sum, and application-based word problems.
3. Coordinate Geometry (6 Marks)
• 1 Mark (MCQ): Distance formula, section formula (mid-point).
• 2-3 Marks (VSA/SA): Application of section formula, finding ratios.
4. Geometry (15 Marks)
• Triangles: Similarity criteria, proofs of theorems (BPT, Pythagoras), and application
problems.
• Circles: Properties of tangents, proofs of theorems related to tangents.
5. Trigonometry (12 Marks)
• Introduction to Trigonometry: Ratios of specific angles, proving identities.
• Heights and Distances: Problems on angles of elevation/depression (max. two right
triangles), often as case studies.
6. Mensuration (10 Marks)
• Areas Related to Circles: Area of sectors, segments, and shaded regions.
• Surface Areas and Volumes: Conversion of solids, and finding volume/surface area of
combined solids.
7. Statistics & Probability (11 Marks)
• Statistics: Finding mean, median, and mode (grouped and ungrouped data), including
missing frequency problems.
• Probability: Simple and compound probability questions (based on coins, dice, cards).