ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025 (Released): Download Reduced ICSE Syllabus 2025 Class 10 PDFs!

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education 2025 ( ICSE )

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Exam On: 18 Feb '25 - 27 Mar '25

Updated on Jan 6, 2025 17:13 IST

ICSE Syllabus 2025 Class 10: CISCE released ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025 on the official website. The ICSE syllabus 2025 class 10 is made available at the official website- cisce.org in the form of PDF files that students can download by clicking on the subject-wise links below. It lists all the chapters and units that are to be covered in different subjects. ICSE 10th board exams 2025 will be held between February 18 and March 27, 2025. Check the ICSE syllabus 2025 class 10 for all subjects below:

ICSE 2025 Syllabus Class 10 - For Major Subjects

Students can download the latest ICSE reduced syllabus 2025 class 10 for different subjects below. The pdf links to download the complete syllabus PDF are also provided.

ICSE Syllabus 2025 Class 10 - English Literature

  • The Merchant of Venice
  • Daffodils
  • I know why the caged bird sings
  • The Patriot
  • Abu Ben Adhem
  • Nine Gold Medals
  • Two or three assignments (based on the prescribed textbooks) (not exceeding 1500 words)

Click on the link to download the complete ICSE 10th English Syllabus 2025

ICSE Syllabus 2025 Class 10 - Mathematics

Chapters Topics Covered
Commercial Mathematics

Goods & Service Tax (GST)

Banking

Algebra

Linear Inequations

Quadratic equations in one variable

Ratio and Proportion

Factorization of Polynomials

Matrices

Arithmetic Progression

Co-ordinate Geometry

Geometry

Similarity

Circles

Mensuration  
Trigonometry  
Statistics  
Probability  
Click on the link to download the complete ICSE syllabus 2025 for Mathematics

ICSE 2025 syllabus class 10 - Biology

Chapters/Topics
Basic Biology
Plant Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Population
Pollution
Internal assessment of practical work - Plant life, Animal life
Click on the link to download the entire ICSE syllabus 2025 for Biology

ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025 - Economics

Chapter Topics
The Productive Mechanism

Land

Labour

Capital

Entrepreneur

Theory of Demand and Supply

Meaning and concept of Demand and Supply

Elasticity of demand and elasticity of supply

Market Meaning & Types
Banking in India

Money

Commercial banks: Meaning and functions

Central Bank

Monetary Policy of the Central Bank

Demonetisation

Public Finance

Inflation

Stages of Inflation

Types of Inflation

Consumer Awareness

Consumer Exploitation and Consumer Awareness

Consumer Rights & Duties

Food adulteration

) Technical and Administrative Measures for Consumer Protection

Click on the link to download the complete ICSE 10th Syllabus 2025 for Economics  

ICSE Syllabus 2025 Class 10 - History & Civics

Chapter Topics
CIVICS
The Union Legislature

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

The Union Executive

The President

The Vice-President

Prime Minister & Council of Ministers

The Judiciary

The Supreme Court

The High Courts

Subordinate Courts

HISTORY
The Indian National Movement (1857 - 1917)

The First War of Independence, 1857

Factors leading to the growth of Nationalism

First Phase of the Indian National Movement
(1885-1907)

Mass Phase of the National Movement (1915-
1947)

Mahatma Gandhi

Forward Bloc and INA

Independence and Partition of India

The Contemporary World

The First World War 

Rise of Dictatorships

The Second World War

United Nations

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

Click on the link to download the complete ICSE Board Syllabus 2025 for History & Civics

The table below contains ICSE Syllabus PDFs 2025 of all other subjects covered in Class 10.

ICSE 2025 syllabus class 10 PDFs (For all other subjects)

Subject
ICSE 10th Syllabus 2025 for Robotics-AI
ICSE Board Syllabus for Art
ICSE Syllabus for Assistant Beauty Therapist
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Assistant Hair Stylist
ICSE Syllabus for Auto Service Technician
Syllabus of Class 10 ICSE Basic Data Entry Operator
ICSE Syllabus for Biology
ICSE Board Syllabus for Cashier
ICSE Syllabus Class 10 Commercial Application
ICSE Syllabus for Computer Applications
ICSE Board Syllabus for Classical Language
ICSE Syllabus for Commercial Studies
ICSE Board Syllabus for Cookery
ICSE Syllabus of Dietetic Aide
ICSE 10th Syllabus 2025 for Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Economic Applications
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Chemistry
ICSE Board Syllabus for Economics 
ICSE 10th Syllabus for English
ICSE Syllabus for Environmental Applications
ICSE Board Syllabus for Environmental Science 
ICSE Board Syllabus for Fashion Designing
ICSE 10th Syllabus for French
ICSE Board Syllabus for Geography 
ICSE Board Syllabus for Geography Thailand
ICSE Syllabus Class 10 German
ICSE Syllabus for History Civics
ICSE 10th Syllabus for History Civics Thailand
ICSE Syllabus for Home Science
ICSE Syllabus for Hospitality Management
ICSE board Syllabus for Mass Media Communication
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Mathematics
ICSE Board Syllabus for Performing Arts
ICSE Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group I
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group II
ICSE Board Syllabus for Modern Foreign Languages - Group III
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Physical Education
ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024 Physics
ICSE Syllabus for Second Language - Indian languages
ICSE 10th Syllabus for Second Language - Sanskrit
ICSE 10th Syllabus for SUPW and Community Service
ICSE Syllabus Class 10 Spanish
ICSE 10th Syllabus 2025 for Technical Drawing and Applications
ICSE Yoga Syllabus 2025

ICSE Exam Pattern 2025

The exam pattern of ICSE Class 10 mentions the chapter-wise distribution of marks, exam duration, marking scheme etc. For most subjects, the ICSE 10th exams 2025 will be held for 80 marks. 20 marks are allotted for internal assessment. The duration of the exam is 2/2.5 hours (varying for different subjects). The ICSE exam pattern takes into account the ICSE reduced syllabus 2025 class 10.

Groups Subjects
Group-I – 80% exam + 20% internal assessment History
Civics
Geography
English
Second Language
Group-II – 80% exam + 20% internal assessment

Physics
Chemistry
Biology

Mathematics
Economics
Modern foreign language
Classical language
Environmental Science

Group-III – 50% external exam + 50% internal exam Performing Arts
Computer Applications
Commercial Applications
Economic Applications
Arts
Yoga
Cookery
Physical Education
Fashion Designing
Environmental Applications
Technical Drawing Applications
Home Science
Modern foreign language

ICSE Preparation Tips 2025

In order to score well in the upcoming ICSE exams, students must go through the ICSE 10th preparation tips mentioned below:

Make a schedule: Following a set schedule, one can strategically optimize their time and proceed accordingly.

Finish syllabus before time: It is advised to finish the syllabus at least one and half months early as this boosts the confidence of students. It helps maintain their calm during exams. It also gives plenty of time for efficacious revision with sample papers and mock tests.

Practice sample papers: Anyone willing to score maximum knows the importance of solving ICSE previous years question papers and sample papers. Practising them helps students know the type of questions asked in the exam, know the marking scheme, and help them solve the complete paper in the stipulated time.

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