CBSE Class 10 Boards 2026: 5-Month Strategy to Score 95+ and Top Your School

The CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 will begin on February 17, 2026, starting with Mathematics, followed by English (February 21), Science (February 25), Hindi (March 2), and Social Science (March 7).

With five months remaining, this is the perfect time for students to follow a structured and smart study plan that balances all subjects, revision, and mock tests.

This 5-month strategy is designed to help you strengthen core concepts, improve writing skills, and build exam confidence.

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026: Subject-wise Exam Dates

• Mathematics (Standard & Basic): February 17, 2026

• English: February 21, 2026

• Science: February 25, 2026

• Hindi A & B: March 2, 2026

• Social Science: March 7, 2026

Since Social Science is the last paper, students should begin preparing it from October itself and reserve February for revision and map practice.

How to Follow This 5-Month Study Plan

• Study two major subjects daily (Maths + Science or Maths + Social Science).

• Keep one language slot daily (English or Hindi).

• Use evenings for revision and practice, including diagrams, writing, and sample papers.

• Every Sunday, review your week’s progress and take a mock test to build exam readiness.

👉 CBSE Class 10 Study Materials

🗓️ 5-Month CBSE Class 10 Study Plan (October – February)

Month 1: October – Build Strong Foundations

October is for strengthening your base and covering the basics of every subject.

• Mathematics: Focus on Algebra – Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, and Arithmetic Progressions.
• Science: Begin with Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, and Life Processes.
• English/Hindi: Revise grammar and start with the first two literature units.

Social Science (Weekly Routine):

• Monday – History: Nationalism in Europe

• Wednesday – Geography: Resources & Development

• Friday – Economics: Development

• Saturday – History: Nationalism in India

By the end of October, complete at least 2 chapters of History, 1 of Geography, 1 of Economics, and 1 introductory Polity chapter.

Month 2: November – Complete the Remaining Syllabus

November should be focused on finishing the syllabus across all subjects.

• Maths: Study Geometry, Circles, Coordinate Geometry, and Mensuration.
• Science: Cover Metals and Non-metals, Carbon Compounds, Control & Coordination, and Reproduction.
• Languages: Practice writing tasks like letters, analytical paragraphs, and comprehension.

SST (Weekly Routine):

• Monday – Geography: Agriculture, Water Resources

• Tuesday – History: The Making of a Global World

• Thursday – Economics: Sectors of Economy, Money & Credit

• Saturday – Polity: Power Sharing, Federalism

By November’s end, aim to finish 90% of the SST syllabus.

Month 3: December – First Full Revision & Practice

December is the month for your first complete revision and mock practice.

• Maths: Start solving NCERT Exemplar and Previous Year Papers.
• Science: Revise all Chemical Reactions and Physics Numericals.
• Languages: Improve comprehension and writing section.

SST (Weekly Routine):

• Monday – History Revision

• Wednesday – Geography: Minerals, Energy, Industries

• Friday – Polity: Democracy & Challenges

• Saturday – Economics: Globalisation & Consumer Rights

Complete one full round of SST revision and solve two full sample papers by the end of December.

Month 4: January – Mock Tests & Advanced Revision

January is the performance month — focus on real exam practice.

• Maths: Solve one full paper daily and review errors.
• Science: Revise diagrams, definitions, and formula sheets. Attempt full-length mock tests.
• Languages: Attempt one full English or Hindi paper each week.

SST (Weekly Routine):

• Monday – History timelines and key events

• Tuesday – Geography: Map practice

• Thursday – Economics: Data interpretation & flowcharts

• Saturday – Polity: Case studies & principles

• Sunday – Full SST mock test

Aim to complete at least four full SST mock tests by the end of January.

Month 5: February 2026 – Final Revision & Exam Strategy

February 1–13: Balanced Preparation

• Maths (Feb 17 Exam): Practice 2–3 hours daily, solve sample papers, revise formulas and weak topics.

• English (Feb 21): 1–1.5 hours daily — writing practice, grammar, and literature revision.

• Science (Feb 25): 2–3 hours daily, rotate Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and focus on diagrams and NCERT questions.

• Social Science: 30 minutes daily — review timelines, maps, and key definitions.

February 14–16: Maths Power Prep

• Solve one full paper daily under timed conditions.

• Revise all formulas, theorems, and past error logs.

• Improve speed and accuracy through timed drills.

This ensures balanced preparation until February 13, followed by a 3-day Maths-focused boost before the first paper.

Post-Science Exam (Feb 26 – Mar 6): Final Phase Revision

Feb 26–28: Social Science Focus

• Feb 26: History – Major events, leaders, years.

• Feb 27: Geography – Maps, resources, agriculture.

• Feb 28: Polity – Institutions, democratic values, examples.
  Also, add 30-minute daily Hindi recap for grammar and writing.

Feb 29 – Mar 1: Hindi Revision

• Revise grammar rules and writing formats.

• Review literature, prose, poetry, and comprehension.

• Attempt one practice paper each day.

Mar 2: Hindi Exam Day

Quick grammar and writing recap in the morning, followed by rest and light SST review.

Mar 3–6: Social Science Power Revision

• Mar 3: Economics – Charts, consumer rights, definitions.

• Mar 4: Attempt one full-length SST mock test.

• Mar 5–6: Rotate all SST subjects and finalize short notes and maps.

• End with a one-page summary review on the evening of March 6 for last-minute confidence.