Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 2 Syllabus - Free PDF Download
Maharashtra State Board Syllabus 2025-26 10th Standard: The Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 2 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 2 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 2 Syllabus for 2025-26 is below.
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Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 2 Revised Syllabus
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Syllabus
1 Heredity and Evolution [Revision]
- Heredity
- Definition: Heredity
- Key Points: Heredity
- Protein Synthesis
- Definition: Central Dogma
- Transcription
- Definition: Transcription
- Translation
- Definition: Triplet Codon
- Definition: Translation
- Translocation
- Definition: Translocation
- Mutations
- Definition: Mutation
- Evolution
- Definition: Evolution
- Key Points: Evolution
- Evidence of Evolution > Morphological Evidences
- Key Points: Morphological Evidences
- Evidence of Evolution > Anatomical Evidences
- Key Points: Anatomical Evidences
- Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection (Darwinism)
- Definition: Variations
- Definition: Neo-Darwinism
- Key Points: Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection (Darwinism)
- Lamarck’s Theory of Evolution (Lamarckism)
- Key Points: Lamarck's Theory
- Speciation
- Definition: Speciation
- Human Evolution
- Human Ancestors
- Key Points: Human Ancestors
- Homo Sapiens Sapiens (Modern Man)
- Key Points: Homo Sapiens Sapiens (Modern Man)
- Human Ancestors
2 Life Processes in Living Organisms Part -1 [Revision]
- Life Processes in Living Organisms
- Key Points: Life Processes in Living Organisms
- Living Organisms and Energy Production
- Key Points: Living Organism and Energy Production
- Phases of Respiration: Glycolysis
- Definition: Glycolysis
- Phases of Respiration: Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle or Kreb’s Cycle)
- Definition: Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle or Kreb’s Cycle)
- Phases of Respiration: Electron Transport Chain (Electron Transfer System)
- Definition: Electron Transfer Chain Reaction
- Production of ATP
- Definition: ATP
- Key Points: ATP
- Cellular Respiration
- Definition: Aerobic Respiration
- Definition: Anaerobic Respiration
- Key Points: Cellular Respiration
- Energy From Different Food Components
- Key Points: Energy From Different Food Components
- Cell Division: an Essential Life Process
- Key Points: Cell Division
- Mitosis > Karyokinesis (Division of Nucleus)
- Definition: Karyokinesis
- Definition: Centromere
- Definition: Spindle Fibres
- Key Points: Karyokinesis
- Mitosis > Cytokinesis (Division of Cytoplasm)
- Definition: Cytokinesis
- Key Points: Cytokinesis
- Significance of Mitosis
- Meiosis: Reduction Division
- Key Points: Meiosis
- Stages of Meiosis: Meiosis I
- Key Points: Meiosis I
- Stages of Meiosis: Meiosis II
- Key Points: Meiosis II
- Significance of Meiosis
- Mitosis Vs Meiosis
3 Life Processes in Living Organisms Part - 2 [Revision]
- Reproduction
- Definition: Reproduction
- Modes of Reproduction
- Asexual Reproduction
- Definition: Asexual Reproduction
- Sexual Reproduction
- Definition: Sexual Reproduction
- Definition: Juvenile Phase (Vegetative Phase in plants)
- Key Points: Sexual Reproduction
- Asexual Reproduction
- Sexual Reproduction in Plants
- Definition: Bisexual Flower
- Definition: Unisexual Flower
- Definition: Pedicellate Flower
- Definition: Sessile Flower
- Key Points: Sexual Reproduction in Plants
- Cross-pollination
- Definition: Cross-pollination
- Seed Germination
- Definition: Seed Germination
- The Male Reproductive System
- Key Points: The Male Reproductive System
- The Female Reproductive System
- Key Points: The Female Reproductive System
- Gametogenesis
- Key Points: Gametogenesis
- Fertilization in Human
- Definition: Fertilization in Human
- Key Points: Fertilization in Human
- Sex Determination
- Sex Determination in Humans
- Key Points: Sex Determination in Humans
- Sex Determination in Humans
- Surrogacy
- Definition: Surrogate Mother
- Sperm Bank/ Semen Bank
- The Twins
- Definition: Twins
- Definition: Monozygotic Twins
- Definition: Conjoined Twins (Siamese Twins)
- Definition: Dizygotic Twins
4 Environmental Management [Revision]
- Concept of Ecosystem
- Key Points: Concept of Ecosystem
- Relationship Between Environment and Ecosystem
- Key Points: Relationship between Environment and Ecosystem
- Factors Affecting Environment
- Environmental Conservation
- Key Points: Environmental Conservation
- Need of Environmental Conservation
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Key Points: Need for Environmental Conservation
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- Molai's Forest Mission
- Key Points: Molai's Forest Mission
- Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity
- Definition: Biodiversity
- Definition: Genetic Diversity
- Definition: Species Diversity
- Definition: Ecosystem Diversity
- Key Points: Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity
- Hotspots of Biodiversity
- Threatened Species
- Key Points: Threatened Species
5 Towards Green Energy [Revision]
- Energy and Use of Energy
- Generation of Electrical Energy
- Definition: Electromagnetic Induction
- Definition: Electric Generator
- Definition: Turbine
- Key Points: Generation of Electrical Energy
- Power Plant Based on Thermal Energy
- Key Points: Power Plant Based on Thermal Energy
- Power Plants Based on Nuclear Energy
- Key Points: Power Plants Based on Nuclear Energy
- Power Plants Based on Natural Gas
- Key Points: Power Plants Based on Natural Gas
- Electric Energy Generation and Environment
- Definition: Environmental Pollution
- Definition: Green Energy
- Key Points: Electric Energy Generation and Environment
- Electricity Generation using Hydroelectric Energy
- Key Points: Electricity Generation using Hydroelectric Energy
- Electricity Generation using Wind Energy
- Key Points: Electricity Generation using Wind Energy
- Electricity Generation using Solar Energy
- Solar Photovoltaic Cell
- Definition: Solar Photovoltaic Cell
- Key Points: Solar Photovoltaic Cell
- Solar Thermal Power Plant
- Key Points: Solar Thermal Power Plant
- Solar Photovoltaic Cell
6 Animal Classification [Revision]
- Classification of Living Organisms
- Classification
- Need for Classification
- Advantages of Classification
- History of Animal Classification
- Key Points: History of Animal Classification
- Traditional Method of Animal Classification
- Definition: Notochord
- Key Points: Traditional Method of Animal Classification
- Conventional System of Animal Classification
- Criteria for New System of Classification > Grades of Organization
- Key Points: Grades of Organization
- Criteria for New System of Classification > Body Symmetry
- Key Points: Body Symmetry
- Criteria for New System of Classification > Germ Layers
- Key Points: Germ Layers
- Criteria for New System of Classification > Body cavity (Coelom)
- Key Points: Body cavity (Coelom)
- Criteria for New System of Classification > Body Segmentation
- Non Chordates (Invertebrata)
- Phylum: Porifera
- Definition: Ostia
- Definition: Osculum
- Definition: Collar Cells
- Key Points: Porifera
- Phylum: Cnidaria/Coelenterata
- Definition: Polyp
- Definition: Medusa
- Key Points: Cnidaria/Coelenterata
- Phylum: Platyhelminthes
- Key Points: Platyhelminthes
- Phylum: Aschelminthes
- Key Points: Aschelminthes
- Phylum: Annelida
- Key Points: Annelida
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Key Points: Arthropoda
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Key Points: Mollusca
- Phylum: Echinodermata
- Key Points: Echinodermata
- Phylum: Hemichordata
- Key Points: Hemichordata
- Phylum: Porifera
- Phylum: Chordata
- Subphylum: Urochordata
- Key Points: Urochordata
- Subphylum: Cephalochordata
- Key Points: Cephalochordata
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata
- Key Points: Vertebrata/Craniata
- Subphylum: Urochordata
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata > Class: Cyclostomata
- Key Points: Cyclostomata
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata > Class: Pisces
- Key Points: Pisces
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata > Class: Amphibia
- Key Points: Amphibia
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata > Class: Reptilia
- Key Points: Reptilia
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata > Class: Aves
- Key Points: Aves
- Subphylum: Vertebrata/Craniata > Class: Mammalia
- Key Points: Mammalia
7 Introduction to Microbiology [Revision]
- Applied and Industrial Microbiology
- Definition: Applied Microbiology
- Definition: Industrial microbiology
- Microbial Role in Dairy Products
- Key Points: Microbial Role in Dairy Products
- Probiotics
- Definition: Probiotics
- Yeast and Microbes in Bread Making
- Key Points: Yeast and Microbes in Bread Making
- Vinegar Production
- Key Points: Vinegar Production
- Microbial Enzymes
- Key Points: Microbial Enzymes
- Antibiotics
- Definition: Antibiotics
- Microbes and Fuels
- Bio-fuel
- Definition: Bio-fuel
- Microbial Pollution Control
- Key Points: Microbial Pollution Control
- Microbes and Farming
8 Cell Biology and Biotechnology [Revision]
- Cell Biology (Cytology)
- Definition: Cytology
- Stem Cells
- Definition: Stem Cells
- Stem Cell Research
- Definition: Embryonic Stem Cells
- Definition: Adult Stem Cells
- Definition: Pluripotency
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ and Body Donation
- Key Points: Key Points: Organ and Body Donation
- Biotechnology
- Key Points: Biotechnology
- Crop Biotechnology > Hybrid Seeds
- Definition: Hybrid Seeds
- Crop Biotechnology > Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Definition: Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs)
- Key Points: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Crop Biotechnology > Biofertilizers
- Animal Husbandry (Livestock)
- Agro-Complementary Occupations
- Animal Husbandry
- Human Health
- Vaccines and Vaccination
- Definition: Vaccine
- Definition: Vaccination
- Edible Vaccines
- Definition: Edible Vaccine
- Treatment
- Interferons
- Definition: Interferon
- Gene Therapy
- Definition: Gene Therapy
- Cloning
- Definition: Cloning
- Definition: Reproductive Cloning
- Definition: Therapeutic Cloning
- Vaccines and Vaccination
- Industrial Products/White Biotechnology
- Environment and Biotechnology
- Definition: Bioremediation
- Definition: Phytoremediation
- Food Biotechnology
- DNA Fingerprinting
- Definition: DNA Fingerprinting
- Green Revolution
- Key Points: Green Revolution
- White Revolution
- Key Points: White Revolution
- Blue Revolution
- Key Points: Blue Revolution
- Fertilizers
- Introduction of Fertilizers
- Harmful Effects of Chemical Fertilizers
- Protection of crops
- Steps for Storing Grain
- Steps to Protect Grain from Damage
- Insecticides
- Types of Farming in India > Organic Farming
- Key Points: Organic farming
- Animal Husbandry (Livestock) > Apiculture (Bee Farming)
- Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
- Processing and Preservation of Fruits
9 Social Health [Revision]
- Concept of Social Health
- Definition: Social Health
- Factors Disturbing the Social Health
- Key Points: Factors Disturbing the Social Health
- Communication Media and Excessive Use of Modern Technology
- Key Points: Communication Media and Excessive Use of Modern Technology
- Cyber Crimes
- Key Points: Cyber Crimes
- Stress Management
- Introduction
- Laughter Clubs and Communication
- Hobbies, Music and Outdoor Games
- Exercise, Yoga and Relaxation
- Life Skills and Positive Thinking
- Nature and Social Health
- When Personal Methods Are Not Enough
- NGOs and Government Support
- Key Points: Stress Management
10 Disaster Management [Revision]
- Disaster
- Definition: Disaster
- Types of Disaster
- Effects of Disaster
- Key Points: Effects of Disaster
- Nature and Scope of Disaster
- Key Points: Nature and Scope of Disaster
- Disaster Management
- Introduction
- Importance
- Classification of Disaster Management
- Key Points: Classification of Disaster Management
- Disaster Management Cycle
- Key Points: Disaster Management Cycle
- Structure of Disaster Management Authority
- Key Points: Structure of Disaster Management Authority
- First Aid and Emergency Action
- Definition: First Aid
- Basic Principles of First Aid
- Simple Steps for Providing First Aid in Different Situations
- Key Points: First Aid and Emergency Action
- Mock Drill
- Definition: Mock Drill
- Key Points: Mock Drill
11 Life's Internal Secrets [Revision]
- Mode of Nutrition in Plant
- Human Digestive System
- Digestion
- Alimentary Canal
- Digestive organs
- Nutrition in Plants
- Types of Business Services
12 The Regulators of Life [Revision]
- Control and Co-ordination in Plants
- Introduction
- Tropic Movement
- Nastic Movement
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Central Nervous System
- Different regions of Brain and its functions
- Chemical Control
- Introduction
- Role of Endocrine Glands and Hormones
13 The Life Cycle [Revision]
- Sexual Reproduction in Plants
- Definition: Bisexual Flower
- Definition: Unisexual Flower
- Definition: Pedicellate Flower
- Definition: Sessile Flower
- Key Points: Sexual Reproduction in Plants
14 Mapping Our Genes [Revision]
- Heredity
- Definition: Heredity
- Key Points: Heredity
- Organic Evolution
- Evidence of Evolution > Morphological Evidences
- Key Points: Morphological Evidences
- Paleobotany
15 Understanding Metals and Non-Metals [Revision]
- Non-Metals
- Definition: Non-Metals
- Definition: Metalloids or Semi-Metals
- Physical Properties of Non-metal
- Key Points: Physical Properties of Non-metal
- Earth and Elements
- Ionic or Electrovalent Bond
- Definition: Ion
- Definition: Cation
- Definition: Anion
- Definition: Electropositive Element
- Definition: Electronegative Element
- Definition: Electrovalent Bond
- Definition: Electrovalent (or Ionic) Compounds
- Definition: Electrovalency
- 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
16 Striving for Better Environment 2 [Revision]
- Use of Efficient and Eco-friendly Technology
- Pressure cooker, Solar water heater, biogas
- Ecoefficiency: alternate raw materials, renewable sources of energy
- reusing and recycling
- 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
- Enforcement of Acts, Laws and Policies
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- The water (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1974
- The air (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1981
- The environment (protection) act, 1986
- Hazardous waste (handling and management) rules, 1989
- The noise pollution (regulation and control) rules, 2000
- Biomedical waste (management and handling) rules, 1998
- E-Waste (management and handling) rules, 2011
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
17 Amazing World of Carbon Compounds [Revision]
- Classification of Hydrocarbons
- Chains, Branches and Rings of Carbon Compound
- Nomenclature
- Definition: Nomenclature
- Key Points: Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds
- Straight chains, Branched chains, and Rings of Carbon atoms
- Definition: Aromatic Compounds
- Key Points: Straight Chains, Branched Chains, and Rings of Carbon Atoms
- Ethanol
- Key Points: Ethanol
- Ethanoic Acid
- Key Points: Ethanoic Acid
- Soap
- Introduction
- Types of Soaps
- Synthetic Detergents
- Experiment
