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CBSE 10th CBSE Exam 2022: Important Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, and All You Need to Know!

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Preparing for the All India Secondary School Examination or CBSE 10th board exam can be challenging if you’re still figuring out the exam pattern, format, and syllabus. The CBSE date sheet 2021-22 has been released on the official website- cbse.gov.in. So, all students preparing for the CBSE Class 10th board term 1 and term 2 examinations should plan their preparations accordingly.

Students feel nervous apparently because the 10th class papers are their first board exam in life. But it doesn’t entirely decide your future. It is just an exam. If you prepare with the right approach and positive attitude, you will not only excel but also do well in life.

Due to Covid-19, CBSE will conduct the 10th board exam in two Terms. The 2021-22 Term 1 exam will be conducted in November/December 2021 in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) format, while Term 2 exams will be held in March/April 2022 in subjective form. 

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Important Dates for CBSE Class 10th Exams

Here are some important dates for students of class 10th to keep in mind. Prepare for your exams factoring these dates in your strategy.

EventDate
Release of CBSE 10th Term 1 exam date 2021-2218-Oct-2021
Release of CBSE 10th admit card 2021-229-Nov-2021
Conduct of CBSE 10th Term 1 exam 2021-2230-Nov-2021 to 11-December-2021
Release of CBSE 10th Term 1 Result 2022January 2022
Release of CBSE 10th Term 2 exam date 2021-22February 2022
Release of admit cardFebruary 2022
Conduct of CBSE 10th Term 2 exams 2021-22March/April 2022
Release of CBSE 10th Result 2022 for Term 2May 2022
Important Dates for CBSE Class 10th Exams

CBSE Class 10th Exam Pattern

The pandemic has changed everything, and exam patterns are no different. CBSE has decided to conduct the exam twice a year; each term would cover half of the syllabus to ease the burden on students. 

The Term 1 exam will be Multiple choice questions. MCQs are tricky, and they test your skills. If you can eliminate the wrong option, that can help you in getting the correct answer. Most of the exams you will face in life would be MCQs.

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Term 2 will be a subjective exam. It will test your writing skills, analytical skills.

Term 1Term 2
MCQ type questionsSubjective questions
50% weightage50 % weightage
Memory testWriting skills
Term 1 & 2

CBSE Class 10th Subject-Wise Syllabus and Preparation Tips

Due to Covid, academic sessions began late. So, CBSE has reduced 30 percent of the syllabus. It is done to reduce the academic burden of students and teachers.

Now let’s talk about your subject wise strategy. Since so far everything was online so your strategy should also be according to that.

CBSE 10th Mathematics

Remember one thing. Maths is a high scoring subject. But if you are afraid of Maths, keep a special focus on it. This subject isn’t as hard as it may look. If you follow the basic strategy, it will look interesting and fun.

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CBSE 10th Mathematics Preparation Tips

1. Questions in the exam are from NCERT books themselves. So, it is better to practice all questions in NCERT. 

2. Time management and practice more 

3. Prepare a separate notebook for formulae and theories so that it would be handy to remember things and revise when needed

5. Give special attention to Geometry, Algebra, and Mensuration. They contain more weightage 

6. Make your own schedule

7. Do not panic, especially when you write the exam. The exam is not more than you 

CBSE 10th Mathematics Books

NCERT books are considered more than enough for class 10th, but you can also refer to R.D Sharma, R.S Aggarwal. But experts say it is best to focus on NCERT first because examiners will make questions keeping NCERT books in mind.

CBSE 10th Mathematics Syllabus

UnitsMarks allotted to it
COORDINATE GEOMETRY06
ALGEBRA20
NUMBER SYSTEMS06
GEOMETRY15
TRIGONOMETRY12
MENSURATION10
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY 11

CBSE 10th Hindi

Hindi is a North Indian Language, and we often speak wrong Hindi. So, it will require special attention, if it is not your mother tongue. But language learning is a fun activity, approach it like that only.

CBSE 10th Hindi Preparation Tips

1. Focus on essays, letter writing first 

2. Practice long-form questions, so that you don’t do grammatical errors

3. Learn the meaning of poetry, learn how to summarize them

4. Read all stories in the syllabus and read about authors, check all previous year questions about them

CBSE 10th English

English is also a very scoring subject. It is fun if you have a good reading habit. If you don’t like to read much, focus on these points.

  1. Give special attention to language skills. Put yourself in a reading habit. Read stories, novels
  2. Read a good grammar book as the section carries 50% weightage
  3. Practice unseen passages; they are critical
  4. Practice writing, using good words, proverbs etc
  5. Develop a creative writing skill
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CBSE 10th English Syllabus

UnitsMarks allotted to each
Grammar and writing skills10
Reading Skills40
Supplementary Reading and Literature Textbooks 30
Internal Assessment20
CBSE 10th English Syllabus

CBSE 10th Social Science

This subject is very important for not just the exam but for your understanding of society. Social Science includes history, civics, geography, economics — each part carries an equal weightage of 20 marks. 

  1. Give attention to understanding concepts rather than merely memorizing them
  2. Make a notebook in which you write pointers about each concept. Students often avoid making notes, especially in the online mode of education, because no teacher is there to check.
  3. Memorise important events, wars, rulers. But remember everything with its stories otherwise you’d make mistakes in MCQ questions
  4. Try attempting short questions first
  5. Watch documentaries about the Delhi sultanate, Harappa Excavation, earthquake etc. It helps a lot
  6. Work on your weakness

CBSE 10th Social Science Syllabus 

UnitsMarks allotted to each
India and the Contemporary World – II20
Contemporary India – II 20
Democratic Politics – II20
Understanding Economic Development20
Internal assessment20
CBSE 10th Social Science Syllabus 

CBSE 10th Science

If Science is your weakness, then you need to focus on it. It contains Physics, Chemistry, Biology.  These subjects are about conceptual clarity, so you don’t have to put in the extra effort once you get them.

  1. You need to clear your concepts and keep revising them as much as possible. 
  2. Practice numerical physics questions of physics. Mostly they are easy, but they can be tricky if you don’t understand the concept well 
  3. In Chemistry, learn nomenclature and important reactions, make notes
  4. A lot of notes making and memorizing would be required for biology, but it is not tedious work. Memorizing can be fun if you approach it with interest.
  5. Follow lectures, or science activities on youTube, if you feel like
  6. Revision is a must; whatever you learn, revise properly

CBSE 10th Science Syllabus

UnitsMarks allotted to each
Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour26
Internal assessment20
Natural Phenomena12
Effects of Current14
Natural Resources05
World of Living23

CBSE 10th: How to Handle Peer pressure?

  1. Tell everyone that the 10th board doesn’t define career trajectory. You will do what you can do.
  2. Be confident. Trust yourself and be kind to yourself. 
  3. Develop a hobby like music, dance, sports or anything. It will help you divert your mind. 
  4. Reduce use of social media. Social media forces you to think comparatively. 
  5. Enjoy your time by following what you are passionate about.
  6. Don’t mind what others say. Their perspective doesn’t define your worth
  7. Neither give unnecessary advice to anybody nor take

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q:  I am afraid of CBSE 10th Maths, what should I do?

A:  Just don’t panic. Give more time to maths, solve as many questions as possible. Solve previous year question papers. They are a must. 

Q:  How much time should I reserve for CBSE 10th exam revision?

A: It depends. But it is advisable to finish everything before 20 days so that you have enough time to revise everything.

Q:  What if I missed my CBSE Class 10th exam?

A: Nothing. You can take it again. But these thoughts are normal. People often see dreams in which they miss the exam. However, it is unlikely unless circumstances are extraordinary. So don’t worry.

Q: What if I CBSE Class 10th fail?

A: Failing the exam can be a very painful experience but it is not the end of the world. You can reappear next year. But it is highly unlikely that you will fail. CBSE doesn’t fail students that easily.

Q: Is making notes necessary for CBSE Class 10th?

A: They are very helpful but not a must. Notes make revision handy. You can read a whole book again and again. 

Q:  Will everything in CBSE Class 10th exams come from the syllabus?

A: CBSE doesn’t ask out of syllabus questions. All questions are somewhat related to the syllabus.

Q:   Will the above-suggested CBSE Class 10th advice help me?

A: Yes. What is written above is based on research and study will definitely help you in scoring well in exams and in life. 

Wrapping Up!

Don’t forget, class 10th is an important exam, but it is not everything. Prepare for it with focus and determination, but don’t lose and panic. Every subject is interesting, and it depends on you how you take them. For scoring, you need to memorize theories and understand concepts, but everything would be a burden unless you make learning fun. So, approach the 10th board like that only and do share your way for prepping for exams in the comment section 🙂

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