JAC 10th Board Exam 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern, Preparation

Subject

Important Topics

Science

Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Human Eye and Colourful World, Sources of Energy, Heredity and Evolution, Life Processes, Our Environment

Mathematics

Statistics, Arithmetic Progressions, Constructions, Introduction to Trigonometry, Probability

Social Science

Nationalism in India, The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China, Federalism, Gender, Religion & Caste, Political Parties, Agriculture, Resources & Development, Globalisation and the Indian Economy

English

Vocabulary, Writing, Adjectives, Tenses, Reading Comprehension

Units

Sub-Topics

Marks

Number System

Real Numbers

6

Algebra

Polynomials

3

Pair of Linear Equations

6

Quadratic Equations

7

Arithmetic Progression

4

Coordinate Geometry

Distance Formula

3

Area of a Triangle

3

Geometry

Triangles

9

Circles

3

Constructions

3

Trigonometry

Introduction of Trigonometry

3

Trigonometric Identities

3

Heights & Distances

6

Mensuration

Area Related to Circle

4

Surface Areas & Volumes

6

Statistics & Probability

Statistics

7

Probability

4

Units

Sub Topics

Marks

Natural Phenomena

Light- Reflection and Refractions

7

Human Eye

5

Effect of Current

Electricity

9

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

4

Chemical Substances

Chemical Reactions & Equations

6

Acid, Base and Salt

4

Metal & Non-Metals

8

Carbon Compounds

4

Periodic Classification

3

World of Living

Life Processes

9

Control & Co-ordination

7

Reproduction

3

Heredity & Organic Evolution

4

Natural Resources

Sources of Energy

3

Enviornment

2

Management of Natural Resources

2

Subject

Topics

History

Unit I: Events and Processes 1. Nationalism in Europe 2. Nationalist Movement in Indo-China 3. Nationalism in India: Civil Disobedience Movement

Unit II: Economies and Livelihoods 4. Industrialisation (1850s–1950s) 5. Urbanisation and Urban Lives 6. Trade and Globalisation

Unit III: Culture, Identity and Society 7. Print Culture and Nationalism 8. History of the Novel

Geography

Resources • Types: Natural and Human • Need for Resource Planning

Natural Resources • Land as a Resource • Soil Formation, Types and Distribution • Changing Land-use Pattern • Land Degradation and Conservation Measures.

Forest and Wildlife Resources • Types and Distribution • Depletion of Flora and Fauna • Conservation and Protection of Forests and Wildlife

Agriculture • Types of Farming • Major Crops • Cropping Pattern • Technological and Institutional Reforms and Their Impact • Contribution of Agriculture to National Economy (Employment and Output, Food Security, Globalisation Impact)

Political Science

1. Working of Democracy • Divisions and their impact on democracy • Caste and politics • Gender division and politics • Communal divisions and democracy

2. Power Sharing Mechanisms in Democracy • Why and how power is shared in democracies • Federal division of power in India and its impact on unity • Decentralisation and its achievements • Accommodation of different social groups in democracy

3. Competition and Contestations in Democracy • Role of struggles in shaping democracy • Political parties and their role in competition • Major national and regional parties in India • Social movements and their growing role in politics

Economics

The Story of Development • Traditional notion of development • National Income and Per-Capita Income • Growth of National Income • Critical appraisal of development indicators (PCI, IMR, SR, income and health indicators)

Money and Financial System • Role of money in an economy • Historical origin of money • Formal and informal financial institutions for savings and credit • Formal institution example: Nationalised commercial bank • Informal institutions: Local money lenders, landlords, self-help groups, chit funds, private finance companies

Role of Service Sector in Indian Economy • Meaning and examples of service sector • Importance of service sector in employment and income generation • Growth of service sector in India • India as a global service provider • Need for public investment in education and health infrastructure

Subject

Total Number of questions

Marks Distribution

Time duration

English

20

Section A (Reading): 20 marks

Section B (Writing): 20 marks

Section C (Grammar): 15 marks

Section D (Textbooks): 45 marks

Total 100 marks

3 hours

Mathematics

30

Section A: 10 marks

Section B: 10 marks

Section C: 30 marks

Section D: 40 marks

Total 80 marks

3 hours

Science

39

Group A: 54 marks

Q1 to Q10: 1 mark each

Q11 to Q18: 2 marks each

Q19 to Q24: 3 marks each

Q25 to Q26: 5 marks each

Group B: 26 marks

Q27 to Q31: 1 mark each

Q32 to Q36: 2 marks each

Q37 & Q38: 3 marks each

Q39: 5 marks

Total 80 marks

2.5 hours