ICSE Class 10 Papers: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics

This page gathers ICSE Class 10 papers in the form of chapter-wise study PDFs for four subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. There are 69 PDFs in total, grouped by subject below. Each PDF follows CISCE-aligned textbook chapters, so you can pull up the exact chapter you are revising instead of searching through a full book.

Use this page if you need a quick chapter reference during homework, a revision copy before a test, or a full subject set to organise your study folder. Editions vary by school, so check your own booklist against the chapter list before you rely on any one PDF as your only source.

Download ICSE Class 10 Books PDF

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 cell structure, chromosomes and the cell cycle, basic genetics, and plant physiology topics like absorption by roots, transpiration and photosynthesis, along with the circulatory system. Many chapters build on cell-biology basics from Class 9. Use these PDFs to revise structure-and-function topics and practice labelling diagrams, which are frequently tested in ICSE Biology papers.

Chemistry

This set moves from the periodic table and chemical bonding into acids, bases and salts, analytical chemistry, mole concept and stoichiometry, and electrolysis. The periodic table chapter explains historical classification attempts, including Dobereiner's Triads and how the middle element's atomic mass relates to the other two. Use these PDFs to work through reaction logic and numerical problems chapter by chapter.

Mathematics

This is the largest set, opening with commercial arithmetic chapters like Value Added Tax, sales tax and banking before moving into algebra topics such as linear inequations and quadratic equations. Because it spans both arithmetic and algebra, it suits students revising topic by topic rather than in one sitting. Redo every worked example from these PDFs by hand rather than only reading the steps.

Physics

This set covers mechanics chapters — force, work, energy and power, and machines — followed by optics chapters on refraction of light at plane surfaces, refraction through a lens, and the spectrum. The force chapter includes turning forces, moment of a force, and conditions for equilibrium. Use these PDFs to practice numerical problems with correct units and working, not just the final answer.

How to Use These Class 10 Subject PDFs for Exam Preparation

Downloading a PDF is the easy part. Getting exam value out of it depends on how you read it.

• Open the chapter PDF next to your class notebook, not instead of it. Fill gaps in your notes rather than replacing them.
• For Chemistry and Physics, work through any worked examples in the PDF by hand before checking the given solution.
• For Mathematics, redo every solved problem on paper. Reading a solved sum without writing it out rarely sticks.
• For Biology, use the PDF’s diagrams (cell structure, circulatory system) to practice labelling from memory, since ICSE Biology papers often ask for labelled diagrams.
• Keep a running list of terms you had to look up twice — that list is your revision list a week before the exam.

If you are building a full study set rather than one chapter at a time, the ICSE books PDF collection covers other classes and subjects on the same pattern.

What Each Subject’s Chapters Actually Cover

Before you download, it helps to know what is inside each set.

The Biology PDFs move from cell-level topics — cell structure, chromosomes, the cell cycle and cell division, and basic genetics — into plant and human physiology: absorption by roots, transpiration, photosynthesis, and the circulatory system. Several chapters build directly on Class 9 cell biology, so it helps to have that groundwork clear first.

The Chemistry set starts with the periodic table and chemical bonding, then moves into acids, bases and salts, analytical chemistry, mole concept and stoichiometry, and electrolysis. The periodic table chapter includes the history of element classification, including Dobereiner’s Triads, where the atomic mass of the middle element in a group of three is close to the average of the other two.

The Mathematics set is the largest, with chapters covering commercial arithmetic (Value Added Tax, sales tax, banking) before moving into algebra topics like linear inequations and quadratic equations. Because this set spans arithmetic and algebra together, it is worth checking the chapter list against your school’s own sequence.

The Physics chapters cover mechanics — force, work, energy and power, and machines — followed by optics: refraction of light at plane surfaces, refraction through a lens, and the spectrum. The force chapter covers turning forces, moment of a force, and conditions for equilibrium, including the principle of moments.

Common Mistakes Students Make With These Chapters

These are recurring errors that show up when students rely on chapter PDFs without care.

• Skipping the diagram-labelling practice in Biology chapters like the circulatory system or cell structure, then losing marks on labelling questions in the actual paper.
• Memorising the periodic table trends in Chemistry without working through the triad or grouping logic behind them, which makes the “why” of a question hard to answer.
• Copying the final answer in Mathematics chapters like Value Added Tax or Quadratic Equations without redoing the working, so the same mistake repeats in the exam.
• Treating Physics numericals as memorisation instead of practising the formula and units each time — moment of a force, for instance, needs both magnitude and direction stated correctly.
• Downloading a PDF from the wrong edition and assuming it matches the class notes exactly. Chapter numbering can differ between publishers, so always confirm against your own book first.

Suggested Study Order Across the Four Subjects

With four subjects to manage, a rough order helps avoid last-minute overload.

1. Start Biology with the cell and genetics chapters, since later chapters (transpiration, photosynthesis, circulatory system) assume that foundation.
2. Begin Chemistry with the periodic table and bonding chapters before moving to mole concept and electrolysis, which build on bonding ideas.
3. In Mathematics, clear the commercial arithmetic chapters (VAT, banking) early, since they are largely procedural, then spend more time on quadratic equations and inequations, which need more practice.
4. In Physics, work through force and machines before optics, since the mechanics chapters set up the numerical-solving habits you’ll reuse in refraction and lens problems.

For a broader view of what’s available across your class, see the ICSE Class 10 resource page, and for the full book list by subject, check ICSE books by class and subject. You can also review the official Class 10 syllabus and exam pattern directly on the CISCE website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these PDFs the same as my school textbook?
They follow CISCE-aligned chapter topics, but the exact wording, question numbering and edition can differ by publisher and by school. Always check your booklist.

Can I use just the Chemistry or Physics PDF without the others?
Yes. Each subject’s PDFs are separate downloads, so you can pick only the chapters you need.

Do these PDFs include previous year board question papers?
No. This page provides chapter-wise study PDFs from ICSE Class 10 textbook material, not board exam question papers.

Which subject has the most chapters here?
Mathematics, with chapters spanning commercial arithmetic and algebra topics like quadratic equations and linear inequations.

How should I start if I’m short on time before an exam?
Prioritise the chapters your school has already taught, redo solved examples by hand, and use the common-mistakes list above to check your own habits before the test.

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