SSLC Board Exam Session 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 10 Syllabus 2026-27

Complete KSBSE SSLC Subject-wise Curriculum for Board Exam

5 Core Subjects • Kannada & English Medium • Updated for 2026-27
Detailed syllabus for Kannada, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science as per KSBSE SSLC board exam guidelines.

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5 Subjects 2 Language Options 100 Marks Each SSLC Exam Syllabus

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Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 10 Kannada syllabus focuses on developing advanced language skills through literature, grammar, and composition. Students build strong communication skills essential for higher education and careers.

Unit	Topics	Marks
ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (Literature)	ಗದ್ಯ - ಆಯ್ದ ಗದ್ಯ ಭಾಗಗಳು - ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ, ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನ ಪದ್ಯ - ಆಯ್ದ ಕವನಗಳು - ರಸಾನುಭೂತಿ, ಛಂದಸ್ಸು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ - ಕಥಾವಸ್ತು, ಪಾತ್ರಗಳು, ಸಂದೇಶ ಲೇಖಕರ ಪರಿಚಯ - ಕುವೆಂಪು, ಕೆ.ವಿ. ಪುಟ್ಟಪ್ಪ, ದ.ರಾ. ಬೇಂದ್ರೆ, ಶಿವರಾಮ ಕಾರಂತ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರಗಳು - ಕಥೆ, ಕವನ, ನಾಟಕ, ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯಗಳು ನವೋದಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	25
ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ (Grammar)	ಸಂಧಿ - ಸ್ವರಸಂಧಿ, ವ್ಯಂಜನಸಂಧಿ, ವಿಸರ್ಗಸಂಧಿ ಸಮಾಸ - ತತ್ಪುರುಷ, ಬಹುವ್ರೀಹಿ, ದ್ವಂದ್ವ, ಕರ್ಮಧಾರಯ ಕಾರಕಗಳು - ಪ್ರಥಮಾ, ದ್ವಿತೀಯಾ, ತೃತೀಯಾ, ಚತುರ್ಥೀ, ಪಂಚಮೀ ಅಲಂಕಾರಗಳು - ಉಪಮಾ, ರೂಪಕ, ಅನುಪ್ರಾಸ, ಸ್ವಭಾವೋಕ್ತಿ, ಯಮಕ ಶಬ್ದರಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಕ್ಯರಚನೆ ಲಿಂಗ, ವಚನ, ಪುರುಷ ಕಾಲಗಳು - ಭೂತ, ವರ್ತಮಾನ, ಭವಿಷ್ಯತ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧಾರ್ಥಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ ಶಬ್ದಗಳು ನುಡಿಗಟ್ಟುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗಾದೆಗಳು	30
ರಚನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರಹ (Composition)	ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಲೇಖನ - ವರ್ಣನಾತ್ಮಕ, ವಿವರಣಾತ್ಮಕ, ವಾದಾತ್ಮಕ ಪತ್ರ ಲೇಖನ - ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ, ಔಪಚಾರಿಕ, ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಸಾರಾಂಶ ಲೇಖನ ಕಥೆ ಲೇಖನ - ಸೃಜನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರಹ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ ಲೇಖನ ಜಾಹಿರಾತು ಲೇಖನ ವರದಿ ಲೇಖನ ಭಾಷಣ ಲೇಖನ	20
ಕವನ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ (Poetry Collection)	ಆಯ್ದ ಕವನಗಳ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ ಕವನಗಳ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅರ್ಥ ಕವನಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಭಾವನೆಗಳು ಕವನಗಳ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯಗಳು	5
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities, project work	20

Note: Students can choose between Kannada and English medium. The syllabus content is adapted accordingly for each medium. Internal assessment includes periodic tests and notebook submission.

English Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 10 English syllabus develops comprehensive language skills including reading, writing, grammar, and literature appreciation. Students build a strong foundation in English communication essential for higher education.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Reading Comprehension	Unseen passages with comprehension questions Inference and analytical questions Advanced vocabulary building Word meanings and contextual usage Passage-based question answering Summary writing from passages Critical thinking questions	15
Prose	Selected prose pieces from prescribed textbook Author introduction and literary contribution Critical analysis and interpretation Thematic and stylistic analysis Character analysis and plot study Moral and ethical lessons Application to real-life situations	20
Poetry	Selected poems from prescribed textbook Poet introduction and literary contribution Poetic devices and analysis Meaning and interpretation Rhyme scheme and meter study Imagery and figurative language Theme and message of poems	15
Grammar	Tenses - Present, Past, Future (All forms) Parts of Speech - Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb Prepositions and Conjunctions Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech Articles and Determiners Modals and their usage Subject-Verb Agreement Sentence Transformation Error Correction Question Tags	20
Writing Skills	Essay Writing - Descriptive, Narrative, Argumentative Letter Writing - Formal, Informal, Business Story Writing with given clues Precis Writing and Summary Paragraph Writing Dialogue Writing Report Writing	10
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities, project work	20

Pro Tip: Read English newspapers and storybooks daily to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. Practice writing essays on current topics to enhance writing skills.

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 10 Mathematics syllabus covers comprehensive topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, and statistics. Students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential for higher education and competitive exams.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Number Systems	Real Numbers - Euclid's Division Lemma, Fundamental Theorem Rational and Irrational Numbers Decimal Expansions Surds and their Operations Exponents and Powers	8
Algebra	Polynomials - Types, Zeros, Factor Theorem Linear Equations in Two Variables Quadratic Equations - Solving Methods Arithmetic Progressions - nth term, Sum Algebraic Expressions and Identities Factorization and Expansion Word Problems and Applications	20
Geometry	Triangles - Similarity, Pythagoras Theorem Circles - Tangents, Secants, Properties Constructions - Geometric Constructions Quadrilaterals - Properties and Types Coordinate Geometry - Distance, Section Formula Area of Geometric Figures	16
Trigonometry	Introduction to Trigonometry - Ratios Trigonometric Identities Heights and Distances - Applications Angles of Elevation and Depression Values of Trigonometric Ratios	12
Mensuration	Area of Plane Figures - Triangle, Quadrilateral, Circle Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinders Surface Area and Volume of Cones, Spheres, Hemispheres Conversion of Units Applications of Mensuration Frustum of a Cone	12
Statistics	Data Handling and Representation Mean, Median, Mode - Grouped and Ungrouped Data Graphical Representation - Bar Graph, Histogram, Ogive Pie Chart and Line Graph Data Interpretation Probability - Basic Concepts	12
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities	20

Note: Regular practice is essential for Mathematics. Solve problems from each unit daily and focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization. Practice previous year SSLC board exam papers.

Science Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 10 Science covers comprehensive topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with emphasis on practical applications and scientific inquiry. Students develop analytical and observational skills essential for higher education.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Physics	Light - Reflection and Refraction Human Eye and Colourful World Electricity - Ohm's Law, Circuits Magnetic Effects of Electric Current Sources of Energy Electromagnetic Induction Work, Energy and Power	28
Chemistry	Chemical Reactions and Equations Acids, Bases and Salts Metals and Non-Metals Carbon and its Compounds Periodic Classification of Elements Chemical Bonding Environmental Chemistry	24
Biology	Life Processes - Nutrition, Respiration, Transport Control and Coordination - Nervous and Endocrine System Reproduction in Organisms Heredity and Evolution Our Environment - Ecosystem, Food Chain Management of Natural Resources Sustainable Development	28
Internal Assessment	Practical work, periodic tests, notebook submission, project work	20

Practical Work: Hands-on experiments for each unit to develop scientific inquiry and observation skills. Students must maintain a practical record book and complete all experiments as per KSBSE guidelines.

Karnataka State Board Class 10 Social Science provides comprehensive understanding of Indian history, geography, political systems, and economic concepts with focus on Karnataka's heritage and contemporary issues.

Unit	Topics	Marks
History	Advent of Europeans to India British Rule and Its Impact Revolt of 1857 and After Indian National Movement (1885-1947) Post-Independence India Karnataka's Role in Freedom Struggle Unification of Karnataka Modern Karnataka - Development	20
Geography	Resources and Development Forest and Wildlife Resources Water Resources Agriculture - Types and Crops Minerals and Energy Resources Manufacturing Industries Lifelines of National Economy - Transport, Communication Geography of Karnataka - Districts, Rivers, Climate Map Work - India and Karnataka	20
Political Science	Power Sharing - Forms and Importance Federalism - Indian Context Democracy and Diversity Gender, Religion and Caste Popular Struggles and Movements Political Parties - National and State Outcomes of Democracy Challenges to Democracy State Government of Karnataka	20
Economics	Development - Indicators and Measurement Sectors of Indian Economy Money and Credit - Banking System Globalisation and the Indian Economy Consumer Rights and Awareness Economic Reforms and Policies Economy of Karnataka	20
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, project work, map work	20

Map Work: Students are required to practice map work for Geography and History. Map-based questions carry 4-5 marks in the SSLC board exam. Focus on Karnataka's geographical features and historical locations.

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