1. Know the Exam Pattern (2026 – Latest CBSE Format)
Subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science + Optional Subject.
Question Paper Format:
MCQs (1 mark)
Short Answer (2–3 marks)
Long Answer (4–5 marks)
Case Study / Assertion-Reason based questions
Internal Assessment: 20 marks (projects, assignments, periodic tests).
Board Exam: 80 marks.
2. Subject-wise Preparation Strategy
Mathematics
Focus on NCERT examples + exercises.
Important topics:
Algebra (Polynomials, Quadratic Equations)
Geometry (Circles, Constructions)
Trigonometry + Applications
Probability & Statistics
Coordinate Geometry
Tip: Practice previous year papers & sample papers daily.
Science
Physics: Light, Human Eye, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Sources of Energy.
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metals/Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds, Periodic Classification.
Biology: Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Heredity & Evolution, Our Environment.
Tip: Learn NCERT diagrams (5 marks weightage).
Social Science
History: Nationalism in India, Print Culture, Industrialisation.
Geography: Resources, Agriculture, Manufacturing Industries.
Political Science: Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy.
Economics: Development, Sectors of Economy, Globalisation.
Tip: Practice map pointing daily.
English
Reading: Comprehension & Note Making.
Writing: Letters, Article, Story, Analytical Paragraph.
Literature: NCERT First Flight & Footprints Without Feet.
Tip: Learn key quotations for 2–3 mark answers.
Hindi
Focus on grammar, comprehension, essay writing, and NCERT-based stories/poems.
3. 12-Month Study Plan (2025–26)
Aug–Oct 2025 → Complete NCERT syllabus thoroughly.
Nov–Dec 2025 → First revision + practice important questions.
Jan 2026 → Solve sample papers, previous year papers.
Feb 2026 → Full syllabus revision (formulae, definitions, maps).
March 2026 → Board Exams!
4. Study Habits for Success
Make daily timetable (2 hrs Maths, 2 hrs Science, 1 hr SST, 1 hr Language).
Use NCERT first, then reference books (RD Sharma, Lakhmir Singh, Together with).
Solve CBSE official sample papers 2026 (will release around Sept–Oct 2025).
Create formula notebook(Maths & Science).
Revise maps, dates, diagrams weekly.
5. Smart Exam Tips
Write step-by-step answers.
Highlight keywords.
Manage time: don’t spend too long on one question.
Attempt map/diagram questions first (easy scoring).
Revise paper in last 15 minutes.