Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Syllabus - Free PDF Download
Maharashtra State Board Syllabus 2025-26 10th Standard: The Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Syllabus for the examination year 2025-26 has been released by the MSBSHSE, Maharashtra State Board. The board will hold the final examination at the end of the year following the annual assessment scheme, which has led to the release of the syllabus. The 2025-26 Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Board Exam will entirely be based on the most recent syllabus. Therefore, students must thoroughly understand the new Maharashtra State Board syllabus to prepare for their annual exam properly.
The detailed Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Syllabus for 2025-26 is below.
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Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Revised Syllabus
Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Course Structure 2025-26 With Marking Scheme
| # | Unit/Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravitation | |
| 2 | Periodic Classification of Elements | |
| 3 | Chemical Reactions and Equations | |
| 4 | Effects of Electric Current | |
| 5 | Heat | |
| 6 | Refraction of Light | |
| 7 | Lenses | |
| 8 | Metallurgy | |
| 9 | Carbon Compounds | |
| 10 | Space Missions | |
| 11 | School of Elements | |
| 12 | The Magic of Chemical Reactions | |
| 13 | The Acid Base Chemistry | |
| 14 | The Electric Spark | |
| 15 | All about Electromagnetism | |
| 16 | Wonders of Light 1 | |
| 17 | Wonders of Light 2 | |
| 18 | Striving for better Environment 1 | |
| Total | - |
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Syllabus
1 Gravitation [Revision]
- Concept of Gravitation
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Definition: Gravitation
- Formula: Gravitation
- Characteristics
- Understanding Gravitation
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Force and Motion
- Centripetal Force
- Definition: Centripetal Force
- Kepler’s Laws
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Formula: Kepler's Law
- Characteristics
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Drawing an Ellipse
- Law of Orbit or Kepler's First Law
- Introduction
- Characteristics
- Law: Kepler's First Law
- Key Terms: Law of Orbit or Kepler's First Law
- Understanding Elliptical Orbit
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Law of Areas or Kepler's Second Law
- Introduction
- Law: Kepler's Second Law
- Formula: Kepler's Second Law
- Characteristics
- Significance
- Real-Life Example
- Law of Periods or Kepler's Third Law
- Introduction
- Characteristics
- Law: Kepler's Third Law
- Formula: Kepler's Third Law
- Understanding Kepler's Third Law
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Definition: Universal Law of Gravitation
- Formula: Universal Law of Gravitation
- Key Points: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Characteristics
- Relationship to the Acceleration of the Moon
- Generalisation to Force
- Force Due to the Collection of Masses
- Special Cases for Extended Objects
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Uniform Circular Motion (UCM)
- Definition: Uniform Circular Motion
- Earth’s Gravitational Force
- Earth’s Gravitational Acceleration
- Definition: Acceleration Due to Gravity
- Mass and Weight
- Definition: Mass
- Definition: Weight
- Gravitational Waves
- Free Fall
- Key Points: Free Fall
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Introduction
- Definition: Potential Energy
- Formula: Potential Energy
- Characteristics
- Understanding the Mechanism
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Escape Velocity
- Introduction
- Definition: Escape Velocity
- Formula: Escape Velocity
- Derivation
- Weightlessness in Space
2 Periodic Classification of Elements [Revision]
- Classification of Elements
- Key Points: Classification of Elements
- Dobereiner’s Triads
- Definition: Dobereiner’s Triads
- Newland's Law of Octaves
- Key Points: Newland's Law of Octaves
- Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
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Key Points: Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Insights into Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Key Points: Insights into Mendeleev's Periodic Table
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- Modern Periodic Law
- Definition: Modern Periodic Law
- Law: Modern Periodic Law
- The Modern Periodic Table
- Definition: Elements
- Definition: Modern Periodic Table
- Key Points: Modern Periodic Table
- Structure of the Modern Periodic Table
- Key Points: Structure of the Modern Periodic Table
- Modern Periodic Table and Electronic Configuration of Elements
- Key Points: Modern Periodic Table and Electronic Configuration of Elements
- Groups and Electronic Configuration
- Key Points: Groups and Electronic Configuration
- Periods and Electronic Configuration
- Key Points: Period and Electronic Configuration
- Periodic Trends in the Modern Periodic Table
- Definition: Periodic Trends
- Definition: valency
- Periodic Properties
- Atomic Size
- Definition: Atomic Size
- Key Points: Atomic Size
- Atomic Size
- Metallic and Non-metallic Characters
- Definition: Electropositivity
- Definition: Electronegativity
- Key Points: Metallic and Non-metallic Characters
- Gradation in Halogen Family
- Key Points: Gradation in Halogen Family
3 Chemical Reactions and Equations [Revision]
- Chemical Reaction
- Definition: Chemical Change
- Definition: Reactants
- Definition: Products
- Chemical Equations
- Definition: Chemical Equation
- Key Points: Chemical Equations
- Balancing Chemical Equation
- Key Points: Balancing Chemical Equations
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Combination Reaction
- Definition: Combination Reaction
- Chemical Equations: Combination Reaction
- Key Points: Combination Reaction
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Decomposition Reaction
- Definition: Decomposition Reaction
- Definition: Thermal Decomposition
- Key Points: Decomposition Reaction
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Single Displacement Reaction
- Definition: Single Displacement Reaction
- Key Points: Single Displacement Reactions
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Double Displacement Reaction
- Definition: Double Displacement Reaction
- Endothermic and Exothermic Processes
- Definition: Endothermic Process
- Definition: Exothermic Process
- Definition: Endothermic Reaction
- Definition: Exothermic Reaction
- Rate of Chemical Reaction
- Factors Affecting the Rate of a Chemical Reaction
- Definition: Catalyst
- Key Points: Factors Affecting the Rate of a Chemical Reaction
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Oxidation
- Definition: Oxidation Reaction
- Definition: Oxidants or Oxidising Agents
- Key Points: Oxidation
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Reduction
- Definition: Reduction
- Definition: Reducing Agents
- Corrosion of Metals
- Definition: Corrosion
- Rancidity
- Definition: Rancidity
4 Effects of Electric Current [Revision]
- Electric Circuit
- Key Points: Electric Circuit
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Definition: Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Key Points: Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
- Key Points: Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
- Right-hand Thumb Rule
- Definition: Right Hand Thumb Rule
- Applications of Biot-Savart's Law > Magnetic Field at the Centre of a Circular Loop
- Applications of Ampere’s Circuital Law > Magnetic Field of a Long Straight Solenoid
- Definition: Solenoid
- Force on a Current Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Key Points: Force on a Current Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Fleming’s Left Hand Rule
- Definition: Fleming's Left Hand Rule
- Electric Motor
- Definition: Electric Motor
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Definition: Electromagnetic Induction
- Galvanometer
- Definition: Galvanometer
- Faraday's Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
- Definition: Faraday's Law of Induction
- Law: Faraday's First Law or Neumann's Law
- Law: Faraday's Second Law or Lenz's Law
- Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
- Definition: Flemming Right Hand Rule
- Alternating current (AC) and Direct Current (DC)
- Definition: Direct Current (DC)
- Definition: Alternating Current (AC)
- Electric Generator
- Key Points: Electric Generator
5 Heat [Revision]
- Latent Heat
- Definition: Latent Heat
- Definition: Specific Latent Heat
- Definition: Latent Heat of Fusion
- Definition: Specific Latent Heat of Fusion
- Definition: Specific Latent Heat of Vapourisation
- Definition: Melting Point of Ice
- Definition: Boiling Point of the Liquid
- Formula: Specific Latent Heat
- Regelation
- Definition: Regelation
- Anomalous Behaviour of Water
- Definition: Anomalous Behaviour of Water
- Key Points: Anomalous Behaviour of Water
- Dew Point and Humidity
- Definition: Humidity
- Definition: Dew Point Temperature
- Definition: Absolute Humidity
- Definition: Relative Humidity
- Unit of Heat
- Key Points: Unit of Heat
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Definition: Specific Heat Capacity
- Formula: Specific Heat Capacity
- Key Points: Specific Heat Capacity
- Heat Exchange
- Definition: Principle of Heat Exchange
- Measurement of Specific Heat: (Mixing Method) and Calorimeter
- Key Points: Measurements of Specific Heat
6 Refraction of Light [Revision]
- Refraction of Light
- Definition: Refraction
- Definition: Refracted Light
- Definition: Refraction of Light
- Key Points: Refraction of Light
- Laws of Refraction
- Key Points: Laws of Refraction
- The Refractive Index
- Definition: Refractive Index
- Formula: Refractive Index
- Law: Snell's Law
- Twinkling of Stars
- Definition: Mirage
- Key Points: Twinkling of Stars
- Dispersion of Light
- Definition: Dispersion
- Definition: Spectrum
- Key Points: Dispersion of Light
- Partial and Total Internal Reflection
- Definition: Partial Reflection
- Definition: Total Internal Reflection
- Definition: Critical Angle
- Key Points: Partial and Total Internal Reflection
7 Lenses [Revision]
- Concept of Lenses
- Definition: Lens
- Definition: Converging Lens or Convex Lens
- Definition: Diverging Lens or Concave Lens
- Key Points: Concepts of Lenses
- Definition: Centre of Curvature
- Definition: Radius of Curvature
- Definition: Principal Axis
- Definition: Optical Centre
- Definition: Principal Focus
- Definition: Focal Length
- Images Formed by Convex Lenses
- Key Points: Characteristics and Location of Images for a Convex Lens
- Images Formed by Concave Lenses
- Key Point: Characteristics and Location of Images for a Concave Lens
- Sign Convention
- Key Points: Sign Convention
- Lens Formula
- Formula: lens Formula
- Formula: Lens Magnification
- Magnification
- Power of a Lens
- Definition: Power of a Lens
- Formula: Power of a Lens
- Combination of Lenses
- Formula: Combination of Lenses
- The Human Eye
- Key Points: The Human Eye
- Defects of Vision and Their Corrections > Myopia
- Key Points: Myopia
- Defects of Vision and Their Corrections > Hypermetropia
- Key Points: Hypermetropia
- Defects of Vision and Their Corrections > Presbyopia
- Key Points: Presbyopia
- Apparent Size of an Object
- Use of Concave Lenses
- Key Points: Use of Concave Lenses
- Use of Convex Lenses
- Definition: Simple Microscope
- Definition: Compound Microscope
- Definition: Telescope
- Definition: Astronomical Telescopes
- Key Points: Use of Convex Lenses
- Persistence of Vision
- Definition: Persistence of Vision
- Key Points: Persistence of Vision
8 Metallurgy [Revision]
- Physical Properties of Metals
- Key Points: Physical Properties of Metals
- Physical Properties of Non-metal
- Key Points: Physical Properties of Non-metal
- Chemical Properties of Metal
- Definition: Electropositive Elements
- Key Points: Chemical Properties of Metal
- Reactions of Metals
- Key Points: Reactions of Metals
- Reactivity Series of Metals
- Key Points: Reactivity Series of Metals
- Chemical Properties of Non-metal
- Definition: Electronegative Elements
- Chemical Equation: Reaction of Nonmetals with Oxygen
- Chemical Equation: Reaction of Nonmetals with Water
- Chemical Equation: Reaction of Dilute Acids with Nonmetals
- Chemical Equation: Reaction of Nonmetals with Hydrogen
- Ionic Compounds
- Definition: Ionic Compounds
- Definition: Ionic Bond
- Key Points: Ionic Compounds
- Metallurgy
- Definition: Metallurgy
- Key Points: Metallurgy
- Basic Principles of Metallurgy > Concentration of Ores
- Definition: Concentration of Ores
- Key Points: Concentration of Ores
- Basic Principles of Metallurgy > Extraction of Metals
- Key Points: Extraction of Metals
- Basic Principles of Metallurgy > Refining of Metals
- Definition: Refining
- Key Points: Refining of Metals
- Corrosion of Metals
- Definition: Corrosion
- Prevention of Corrosion
- Key Points: Prevention of Corrosion
9 Carbon Compounds [Revision]
- Bonds in Carbon Compounds
- Definition: Organic Compounds
- Definition: Covalent Bond
- Key Points: Bonds in Carbon Compounds
- Carbon: A Versatile Element
- Definition: Tetravalency of Carbon
- Definition: Catenation
- Key Points: Carbon-A Versatile Element
- Hydrocarbons
- Definition: Hydrocarbons
- Definition: Saturated Hydrocarbons
- Definition: Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
- Definition: Alkanes
- Definition: Alkenes
- Definition: Alkynes
- Key Points: Hydrocarbons
- Straight chains, Branched chains, and Rings of Carbon atoms
- Definition: Aromatic Compounds
- Key Points: Straight Chains, Branched Chains, and Rings of Carbon Atoms
- Functional Groups in Carbon Compounds
- Definition: Functional Groups
- Homologous Series
- Definition: Homologous Series
- Key Points: Homologous Series
- Nomenclature
- Definition: Nomenclature
- Key Points: Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Oxidation
- Definition: Oxidation Reaction
- Definition: Oxidants or Oxidising Agents
- Key Points: Oxidation
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Combustion
- Key Points: Combustion
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Addition Reaction
- Key Points: Addition Reaction
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Substitution Reaction
- Definition: Substitution Reaction
- Chemical Reaction: Chlorination of Methane
- Ethanol
- Key Points: Ethanol
- Ethanoic Acid
- Key Points: Ethanoic Acid
- Macromolecules and Polymers
- Key Points: Macromolecules and Polymers
10 Space Missions [Revision]
- Concept of Space Missions
- Key Points: Space Missions
- Artificial Satellites
- Definition: Artificial Satellite
- Key Points: Artificial Satellites
- Orbits of Artificial Satellites
- Key Points: Orbits of Artificial Satellites
- Satellite Launch Vehicles
- Key Points: Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Space Missions Away from Earth
- Formula: Escape Velocity
- Moon Missions
- Key Points: Moon Missions
- Mars Missions
- Key Points: Mars Missions
- Missions to Other Planets
- India and Space Technology
- Key Points: India and Space Technology
- Space Debris and Its Management
11 School of Elements [Revision]
- The Modern Periodic Table
- Definition: Elements
- Definition: Modern Periodic Table
- Key Points: Modern Periodic Table
- Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Insights into Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Key Points: Insights into Mendeleev's Periodic Table
- Insights into Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Key Points: Insights into Mendeleev's Periodic Table
- Insights into Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Periods and Electronic Configuration
- Key Points: Period and Electronic Configuration
12 The Magic of Chemical Reactions [Revision]
- Chemical Equations
- Definition: Chemical Equation
- Key Points: Chemical Equations
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Combination Reaction
- Definition: Combination Reaction
- Chemical Equations: Combination Reaction
- Key Points: Combination Reaction
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Decomposition Reaction
- Definition: Decomposition Reaction
- Definition: Thermal Decomposition
- Key Points: Decomposition Reaction
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Single Displacement Reaction
- Definition: Single Displacement Reaction
- Key Points: Single Displacement Reactions
- Types of Chemical Reactions > Double Displacement Reaction
- Definition: Double Displacement Reaction
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds > Oxidation
- Definition: Oxidation Reaction
- Definition: Oxidants or Oxidising Agents
- Key Points: Oxidation
- Types of Double Displacement: Neutralization Reaction
- Introduction of Neutralization
- Application of Neutralization
13 The Acid Base Chemistry [Revision]
- Properties of Acids > Physical Properties
- Key Points: Physical Properties of Acids
- The pH Scale
- Acids, Bases and Their Reactivity
- Reactivity with metals
- Reactivity of acids towards carbonates and bicarbonates of metals
- Reactivity of acids with metallic oxides
- Reactivity of bases withnon metallic oxides
- Reactivity of acids and bases with each other
- Reactivity with metals
- Acid or a Base in a Water Solution
- Important Salts in Daily Life
- Preparation and Uses of Baking Soda
- Introduction
- Properties
- Uses
- Preparation and Uses of Bleaching Powder
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Properties
- Uses
- Preparation and Uses of Washing Soda
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Properties
- Uses
- Preparation and Uses of Baking Soda
- Chemicals from Common Salt - Soap as a Salt
14 The Electric Spark [Revision]
- Electric Circuit
- Key Points: Electric Circuit
- Electric Potential
- Introduction
- SI Unit of Potential
- Physical Interpretat ion of Electric Potential
- Potential and Potential Difference
- Introduction
- Definition: Potential at a Point
- Definition: Potential Difference
- Formula: Electric Potential at a Point
- Formula: Potential Difference
- Key Points: Potential and Potential Difference
- Ohm's Law
- Definition: Conductance
- Law: Ohm's Law
- Resistance of a System of Resistors
- Resistors in Series
- Key Points: Series Combination of Resistors
- Resistors in Parallel
- Key Points: Parallel Combination of Resistors
- Resistors in Series
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Definition: Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Key Points: Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Electrical Power
- Definition: Electric Power
- Formula: Electric Power
- Key Points: Electric Power
15 All about Electromagnetism [Revision]
- Magnetic force
- Introduction
- Experiment
- The Bar Magnet
- Introduction
- Axis
- Equator
- Magnetic Length
- Right-hand Thumb Rule
- Definition: Right Hand Thumb Rule
- Applications of Biot-Savart's Law > Magnetic Field at the Centre of a Circular Loop
- Applications of Ampere’s Circuital Law > Magnetic Field of a Long Straight Solenoid
- Definition: Solenoid
- Force on a Current Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Key Points: Force on a Current Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Electric Motor
- Definition: Electric Motor
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Definition: Electromagnetic Induction
- A.C. Generator
- Principle
- Construction and Its Main Parts
- Working
- Frequency of Altering Current
- Simple D.C. Motor
- Principle
- Construction and Its Main Parts
- Working
- Ways of Increasing the Speed of Rotation of the Coil
- Function of Split Ring Commutator
- Household Electrical Circuits
16 Wonders of Light 1 [Revision]
- Spherical Mirror > Concave Mirror
- Introduction
- Image formation by Concave Mirror
- Uses of Concave Mirror
- Sign Convention
- Key Points: Sign Convention
- Linear Magnification by Spherical Mirrors
- Introduction
- Definition: Linear Magnification
- Magnification Formula
- Other Formulae for Magnification
- Images Formed by Sperical Lenses
- Convex Lens
- Introduction
- Applications
- Activity
- Magnification
- Power of a Lens
- Definition: Power of a Lens
- Formula: Power of a Lens
- The Human Eye
- Key Points: The Human Eye
- Defects of Vision and Their Corrections > Myopia
- Key Points: Myopia
- Spherical Mirrors
- Definition: Spherical Mirror
- Definition: Concave Mirror
- Definition: Convex Mirror
- Definition: Pole
- Definition: Centre of Curvature
- Definition: Radius of Curvature
- Definition: Principal Axis
- Introduction
- Types of Spherical Mirrors
- Activity
- Key Points: Spherical Mirrors
17 Wonders of Light 2 [Revision]
- Refraction of Light
- Definition: Refraction
- Definition: Refracted Light
- Definition: Refraction of Light
- Key Points: Refraction of Light
- Laws of Refraction
- Key Points: Laws of Refraction
- Atmospheric Refraction
- Refraction of Light Through a Rectangular Glass Block
- Definition: Lateral Displacement
- Key Points: Refraction of Light Through a Rectangular Glass Block
- Some Natural Phenomena Due to Sunlight
- Mirage
- Causes of Mirage Formation
- Rainbow
- The Facts to be Explained
- Conditions Necessary for Formation of a Rainbow
- Optical Phenomena Involved
- Promary Rainbow
- Secondary Rainbow
- Formation and Visibility of Rainbows
18 Striving for better Environment 1 [Revision]
- Abatement of Pollution
Role of citizens in pollution control
- Sustainable Use of Resources
- Conservation of energy
- conservation of water
- conservation of biological resources
- reduction in pollution
- reduce, reuse, recycle
- population control
- consumerism
- decision making
- Conservation of energy
