Question 1Multiple choice
The HCF of two positive integers is and their product is . What is their LCM?
CBSE Class 10 maths syllabus 2026-27
The Mathematics Standard (041) theory paper is 80 marks in 3 hours: 38 questions in five sections, on seven syllabus units.
12 weeks, 96 hours in all
Start with Section 5
Triangles and circles: 15 of your hours. It is 15 of the 50 questions on our two timed papers, 19%.
| Section | Your hours | Share of the papers |
|---|---|---|
| Section 5: Triangles and circles | 15 | 19% |
| Section 6: Trigonometry | 12 | 15% |
| Section 8: Statistics and probability | 11 | 14% |
| Section 2: Polynomials and pairs of linear equations | 10 | 13% |
| Section 3: Quadratic equations and arithmetic progressions | 10 | 13% |
| Section 7: Areas and volumes | 10 | 13% |
| Section 1: Real numbers | 6 | 8% |
| Section 4: Coordinate geometry | 6 | 8% |
Week by week
- Week 1Section 5: Triangles and circles
- Week 2Section 5: Triangles and circles, Section 6: Trigonometry
- Week 3Section 6: Trigonometry
- Week 4Section 6: Trigonometry, Section 8: Statistics and probability
- Week 5Section 8: Statistics and probability, Section 2: Polynomials and pairs of linear equations
- Week 6Section 2: Polynomials and pairs of linear equations
- Week 7Section 3: Quadratic equations and arithmetic progressions
- Week 8Section 3: Quadratic equations and arithmetic progressions, Section 7: Areas and volumes
- Week 9Section 7: Areas and volumes, Section 1: Real numbers
- Week 10Section 1: Real numbers, Section 4: Coordinate geometry
- Week 11A timed paper, then write out full answers to every question you lost, step by step
- Week 12A timed paper, then write out full answers to every question you lost, step by step
| Section A | 18 multiple choice and 2 assertion-reason, 1 mark each |
|---|---|
| Sections B to D | Written answers of 2, 3 and 5 marks |
| Section E | 3 case studies of 4 marks, parts worth 1, 1 and 2 |
| Internal assessment | 20 marks more, set by the school |
The seven units and their marks
- Number Systems 6, Algebra 20, Coordinate Geometry 6, Geometry 15, Trigonometry 12, Mensuration 10, Statistics and Probability 11: 80 in all.
- Algebra is polynomials, pairs of linear equations, quadratic equations and arithmetic progressions.
- Geometry is similar triangles and tangents to a circle; Mensuration is areas of sectors and segments, and surface areas and volumes of two joined solids.
Limits the syllabus sets
Heights and distances use at most two right triangles, with angles of elevation or depression of 30, 45 or 60 degrees only. Segment areas use central angles of 60, 90 or 120 degrees only. Quadratic equations have real roots only, and grouped data avoids bimodal cases. Calculators are not allowed.
How this course maps the units
The course groups the seven units into eight sections, each with two lessons, practice and its share of the two timed papers. Set the planner above with the weeks you have and how sure you are of each section, and it splits your hours.
Try 3 questions
Question 2Multiple choice
What is the nature of the roots of ?
Question 3Multiple choice
From a point on level ground m from the foot of a vertical tower, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is . How tall is the tower?
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Questions people ask
How many questions are in the Class 10 maths paper?
38, all compulsory, in five sections: 20 in Section A, 5 in Section B, 6 in Section C, 4 in Section D and 3 case studies in Section E.
Is there internal choice?
Yes: in 2 questions each of Sections B, C and D, and in the 2-mark part of each Section E case study.
Has the paper pattern changed for 2026-27?
The 2026-27 sample paper says there is no change in the question paper design and assessment pattern for the session.