SST Syllabus Class 10 CBSE 2025–26 Complete Guide

Jul 13, 2026

This document is a complete guide to the CBSE Class 10 Social Science (SST) syllabus for 2025–26. It outlines the course structure, including theory and internal assessment marks, chapter-wise syllabus for History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics, key focus areas, important map work topics, common internal assessment project themes, and the exam pattern with competency- and case-based questions. It also provides effective study tips such as NCERT study, regular map practice, and solving previous papers.

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SST Syllabus Class ×Ö CBSE ØÖØÛ‒ØÜ(Complete Guide) The CBSE Class ×Ö Social Science (SST) Syllabus ØÖØÛ‒ØÜ is designed for the ØÖØÜ Board Exams and follows the official curriculum issued by CBSE (Subject Code: ÖÞÝ) . It focuses on building analytical thinking, real-world understanding, and conceptual clarity across four core subjects. This guide gives you a clear breakdown of chapters, marks distribution, and exam pattern, so you can plan your study effectively. 􀃆 Course Structure (ØÖØÛ‒ØÜ) The SST syllabus is divided into Ú main sections: | Section | Subject | Marks | | --- | --- | --- | | I | History (India and the Contemporary World ‒ II) | ØÖ | | II | Geography (Contemporary India ‒ II) | ØÖ | | III | Political Science (Democratic Politics ‒ II) | ØÖ | | IV | Economics (Understanding Economic Development) | ØÖ | 􀀷 Theory Exam: ÞÖ marks 􀀷 Internal Assessment: ØÖ marks 􀀷 Total: ×ÖÖ marks 􀃋 History Syllabus (ØÖ Marks) Book: India and the Contemporary World ‒ II Chapters: × . The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Ø . Nationalism in India (Map Work included) Ù . The Making of a Global World (Subtopics only)Ú . The Age of Industrialisation Û . Print Culture and the Modern World 􀀷 Focus Areas: • Nationalism movements • Industrialization impact • Global trade history • Role of print media 􀀄 Geography Syllabus (ØÖ Marks) Book: Contemporary India ‒ II Chapters: × . Resources and Development (Map Work) Ø . Forest and Wildlife Resources Ù . Water Resources (Map Work) Ú . Agriculture (Map Work) Û . Minerals and Energy Resources (Map Work) Ü . Manufacturing Industries (Map Work) Ý . Lifelines of National Economy (Map Work only) 􀀷 Focus Areas: • Resource management • Agriculture patterns • Industries and infrastructure • Map pointing skills 􀃋 Political Science Syllabus (ØÖ Marks) Book: Democratic Politics ‒ II Chapters: × . Power Sharing Ø . Federalism Ù . Gender, Religion and Caste Ú . Political Parties Û . Outcomes of Democracy 􀀷 Focus Areas: • Democracy principles • Political structures • Social diversity and equality • Role of political parties 􀂞 Economics Syllabus (ØÖ Marks) Book: Understanding Economic Development Chapters: × . Development Ø . Sectors of the Indian Economy Ù . Money and Credit Ú . Globalisation and the Indian Economy 􀀷 Focus Areas: • Economic growth vs development • Types of sectors • Banking and credit system • Globalisation impact 􀁰 Map Work (Important for Exams) Map questions are included in: • History (e.g., Nationalism in India) • Geography ( multiple chapters) 􀀷 You may be asked to: • Locate places • Identify resources/industries • Mark important historical sites 􀃋 Internal Assessment (ØÖ Marks) | Component | Marks | | --- | --- | | Periodic Tests | Û | | Notebook Submission | Û | | Subject Enrichment (Map/Project Work) | Û | | Portfolio/Multiple Assessment | Û | 􀀷 Common Project Topics: • Consumer Rights • S

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