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ICSE Class 10 Books 2026: Step-by-Step Study Guide

This page lists 69 ICSE Class 10 books PDFs across Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Each PDF is a chapter from study material aligned to the ICSE syllabus. Use it to revise chapter by chapter before your board exam.

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These are the 69 chapter-wise books PDFs hosted on icseboard.org for ICSE Class 10, organised by subject. Each section below explains what those books cover before the download table.

Biology

This set covers 14 Class 10 Biology chapters, starting from cell structure, chromosomes and genetics. It moves into plant processes such as absorption by roots, transpiration and photosynthesis, then into human body systems like the circulatory system. Use it to build up from basic cell biology before tackling the diagram-heavy human physiology chapters.

ChapterDownload
Chapter 2: Structure Of Chromosomes Cell Cycle And Cell DiDownload PDF
Chapter 3: Genetics Some Basic FundamentalsDownload PDF
Chapter 4: Absorption By Roots The Processes InvolvedDownload PDF
Chapter 5: TranspirationDownload PDF
Chapter 6: PhotosynthesisDownload PDF
Chapter 7: The Circulatory SystemDownload PDF
Chapter 8: The Excretory SystemDownload PDF
Chapter 9: The Nervous SystemDownload PDF
Chapter 10: Endocrine GlandsDownload PDF
Chapter 11: The Reproductive SystemDownload PDF
Chapter 12: PopulationDownload PDF
Chapter 13: Aids To HealthDownload PDF
Chapter 14: Health OrganisationsDownload PDF
Chapter 15: PollutionDownload PDF

Chemistry

This set has 13 Chemistry chapters, opening with the periodic table and chemical bonding before moving into acids, bases and salts. Later chapters cover analytical chemistry, the mole concept and stoichiometry, and electrolysis. The periodic table chapter includes classification history like Dobereiner's Triads, which is worth understanding rather than memorising.

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Chapter 1: Periodic TableDownload PDF
Chapter 2: Chemical BondingDownload PDF
Chapter 3: Acids Bases And SaltsDownload PDF
Chapter 4: Analytical ChemistryDownload PDF
Chapter 5: Mole Concept And StoichimetryDownload PDF
Chapter 6: ElectrolysisDownload PDF
Chapter 7: MetallurgyDownload PDF
Chapter 8: Hydrogen ChlorideDownload PDF
Chapter 9: AmmoniaDownload PDF
Chapter 10: Nitric AcidDownload PDF
Chapter 11: Sulphuric AcidDownload PDF
Chapter 12: Organic ChemistryDownload PDF
Chapter 13: Practical WorkDownload PDF

Mathematics

This is the largest subject set here, with 30 chapters spanning commercial maths and algebra. It starts with Value Added Tax, Sales Tax and Banking, then moves into Linear Inequations and Quadratic Equations. Work through the solved examples in each chapter before attempting fresh problems, since these topics build on specific formulas.

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Chapter 1: Value Added TaxDownload PDF
Chapter 2: Sales Tax Value Added Tax VatDownload PDF
Chapter 3: BankingDownload PDF
Chapter 4: Linear InequationsDownload PDF
Chapter 5: Linear InequationsDownload PDF
Chapter 6: Quadratic EquationsDownload PDF
Chapter 7: Problems On Quadratic EquationsDownload PDF
Chapter 8: RatioDownload PDF
Chapter 9: MatricesDownload PDF
Chapter 10: Factor TheoremDownload PDF
Chapter 11: MatricesDownload PDF
Chapter 12: ReflectionDownload PDF
Chapter 13: Distance And Section FormulaeDownload PDF
Chapter 14: Equation Of A LineDownload PDF
Chapter 15: SymmetryDownload PDF
Chapter 16: LociDownload PDF
Chapter 17: CirclesDownload PDF
Chapter 18: LociDownload PDF
Chapter 19: Constructions CirclesDownload PDF
Chapter 20: Cylinder Cone And SphereDownload PDF
Chapter 21: Trigonometrical IdentitiesDownload PDF
Chapter 22: ConstructionsDownload PDF
Chapter 23: Circumference And Area Of A CircleDownload PDF
Chapter 24: Cone And SphereDownload PDF
Chapter 25: Trigonometrical IdentitiesDownload PDF
Chapter 26: Heights And DistancesDownload PDF
Chapter 27: Graphical Representation Of Statistical DataDownload PDF
Chapter 28: Measures Of Central TendencyDownload PDF
Chapter 29: Median Quartiles And ModeDownload PDF
Chapter 30: ProbabilityDownload PDF

Physics

This set covers 12 Physics chapters, beginning with Force, Work, Energy and Power, and Machines. It then moves into optics, including Refraction Of Light At Plane Surfaces, Refraction Through A Lens and Spectrum. These optics chapters need ray diagrams alongside the formulas for full marks.

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Chapter 1: ForceDownload PDF
Chapter 2: Work Energy And PowerDownload PDF
Chapter 3: MachinesDownload PDF
Chapter 4: Refraction Of Light At Plane SurfacesDownload PDF
Chapter 5: Refraction Through A LensDownload PDF
Chapter 6: SpectrumDownload PDF
Chapter 7: SoundDownload PDF
Chapter 8: Current ElectricityDownload PDF
Chapter 9: Household CircuitsDownload PDF
Chapter 10: Electro MagnetismDownload PDF
Chapter 11: CalorimetryDownload PDF
Chapter 12: RadioactivityDownload PDF

What the Class 10 Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics PDFs Cover

This is a collection of chapter PDFs pulled from different editions, not a single textbook. Editions differ by school, so check your own booklist before relying on chapter numbering.

The table below shows how many chapters each subject’s PDF set contains here, with one example chapter from each.

SubjectChapters in this setExample chapter
Biology14Photosynthesis
Chemistry13Periodic Table
Mathematics30Quadratic Equations
Physics12Refraction Through A Lens

Biology chapters in this set start with cell structure and genetics. They move into plant processes like transpiration and photosynthesis, then into the human circulatory system.

Chemistry chapters cover the periodic table, chemical bonding, and acids and bases. Later chapters include analytical chemistry, the mole concept, and electrolysis.

Mathematics has the largest chapter count in this set. It spans commercial topics like Value Added Tax and banking, plus algebra topics like linear inequations and quadratic equations.

Physics chapters run from force, work and machines through to light topics like refraction and the spectrum.

How to Use These Class 10 PDFs for Exam Preparation

Downloading the PDF is only the first step. Here is how to use each subject’s chapters for real revision.

  • Biology: Read the chapter once, then redraw every diagram from memory. Chapters like Photosynthesis and the Circulatory System are diagram-heavy in ICSE papers.
  • Chemistry: Work through the solved examples in Periodic Table and Chemical Bonding before attempting numerical problems in Mole Concept and Stoichiometry.
  • Mathematics: Practice the worked problems in each chapter. Value Added Tax, Banking and Quadratic Equations all depend on the correct formula and units, not just the method.
  • Physics: Pair the chapter text with ray diagrams for Refraction Of Light At Plane Surfaces and Refraction Through A Lens. Formulas alone will not answer diagram-based questions.

Check the official ICSE syllabus and specimen papers on the CISCE website to confirm which topics your own school expects for the exam.

Common Mistakes Students Make With These Subjects

MistakeCorrect approachHow to check
Memorising Dobereiner’s Triads without understanding themRemember the middle element’s atomic mass is the average of the other two — Calcium (40) and Barium (137) average to 88.5, close to StrontiumRecalculate the average yourself instead of memorising the numbers
Treating Sales Tax and Value Added Tax as the same calculationApply the cost price, tax rate and discount order exactly as shown in the VAT and Banking chaptersRedo one solved example step by step before attempting a new problem
Skipping ray diagrams in optics questionsDraw the diagram for every refraction and lens question, even when the formula alone gives the answerCompare your diagram to the chapter’s diagram before moving on
Reading Biology chapters without labelling diagramsLabel the parts of the cell, chromosome or circulatory system diagram from memory after readingCover the labels and try to fill them in blank

If you want the same kind of PDFs organised by subject across other classes, visit the ICSE books PDF page. For other Class 10 resources, go back to the ICSE Class 10 page. You can also browse the wider ICSE books section for other classes.

FAQs on the ICSE Class 10 Book PDFs

Are these the official CISCE textbooks? No. These are CISCE-aligned study PDFs based on commonly used textbook editions, not board-published material. Editions differ by school, so check your own booklist for the exact title.

How many chapters does the Class 10 Mathematics PDF set have? This set has 30 chapters, covering commercial topics like Value Added Tax and Banking alongside algebra topics like Quadratic Equations.

Do I need all four subjects for my board exam? That depends on your school and the subjects on your own timetable. Check your booklist before assuming a subject applies to you.

Can I use these PDFs instead of my school notes? Use them alongside your notes, not instead of them. The chapter order and depth can vary between editions.

Which chapter should I start Chemistry revision with? Start with Periodic Table. Later chapters like Chemical Bonding build directly on the ideas introduced there.

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Reference: CISCE-aligned ICSE Class 10 textbook material.

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