Karnataka Class 10 SSLC Syllabus & Exam Scheme
Official exam structure, grading criteria, and subject-wise chapter details for Class 10 board exams managed by KSEAB.
1. Exam Pattern & Marks Scheme
The SSLC exam consists of 6 subjects: 3 languages and 3 core subjects. The total marks are 625. Language papers are evaluated out of 100 marks directly, while Core subjects feature an 80-mark written theory paper and 20 marks for internal school assessment.
| Subject | Written Exam | Internal Assessment | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Language | 100 | - | 100 |
| Second Language | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Third Language | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Science | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 |
2. Core Subjects Syllabus Breakdown
Mathematics - 80 Marks
Key Units: Arithmetic Progressions, Introduction to Trigonometry, Geometry & Constructions, Quadratic Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Real Numbers, and Statistics.
Science - 80 Marks
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals. Biology: Life Processes, Control & Coordination, How do Organisms Reproduce. Physics: Light - Reflection & Refraction, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current.
Social Science - 80 Marks
History: Advent of Europeans to India, Impact of British Rule. Political Science: Global Problems, Human Rights. Geography: India's Soil, Forest, & Water Resources. Economics & Business Studies: Consumer Education, Public Finance.
3. Preparation Tips & Passing Packages
- ✓Theorems (such as Thales and Pythagoras) and Graphical representation carry fixed marks. Practice them daily.
- ✓Science diagrams are highly scoring. Focus on labeled sketches like Human Brain, Eye, and Electric Motor.
- ✓Solving previous 5 years of board question papers is the best way to handle time pressure during final exams.
Free Resources
SSLC WhatsApp Group
Join our community group to get daily free PDFs, model question papers, and live updates directly on your mobile.
Join WhatsApp Community