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Madhyamik Exam Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 10 Syllabus 2026-27

Complete WBBSE Class 10 Subject-wise Madhyamik Curriculum

5 Core Subjects • Bengali & English Medium • Updated for 2026-27 Madhyamik Exams
Detailed syllabus for Bengali, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies as per WBBSE Madhyamik exam guidelines.

5 Subjects 2 Language Options 100 Marks Each Madhyamik Syllabus

Bengali (বাংলা) Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 10 Bengali syllabus focuses on developing advanced language skills through literature, grammar, and composition. Students build strong communication skills for the Madhyamik examination.

Unit Topics Marks
গদ্য (Prose)
  • নির্বাচিত গদ্য সংকলন - আধুনিক ও শাস্ত্রীয় রচনা
  • প্রধান লেখকদের সাহিত্যিক অবদান
  • গদ্যের গভীর অধ্যয়ন ও বিশ্লেষণ
  • সাহিত্যিক প্রয়োগ ও ভাষিক বৈশিষ্ট্য
  • গদ্যে প্রসঙ্গ ও আশয়গ্রহণ
  • লেখকের শৈলী ও চিন্তাধারা
  • প্রশ্নোত্তরের জন্য গদ্যের অধ্যয়ন
  • বাংলা সাহিত্যের ইতিহাস
  • গদ্যে সাহিত্যিক প্রবণতা
20
কবিতা (Poetry)
  • নির্বাচিত কবিতা সংকলন - ধ্রুপদী ও আধুনিক
  • প্রধান কবিগণের সাহিত্যিক অবদান
  • কবিতায় অলংকারিক সৌন্দর্য
  • কবিতার অর্থ ও আশয়গ্রহণ
  • কবিতায় ভাবনা ও চিন্তা
  • ছন্দ ও যমকের অধ্যয়ন
  • কবিতায় প্রতীকাত্মকতা
  • কবিতার সামাজিক প্রেক্ষাপট
  • কবিতায় রসের অধ্যয়ন
20
ব্যাকরণ (Grammar)
  • সন্ধি - স্বরসন্ধি, ব্যঞ্জনসন্ধি, বিসর্গসন্ধি (উন্নত)
  • সমাস - তৎপুরুষ, বহুব্রীহি, দ্বন্দ্ব, কর্মধারয় (উন্নত)
  • কারক - সম্প্রদান, অপাদান, অধিকরণ, করণ (উন্নত)
  • অলঙ্কার - অনুপ্রাস, উপমা, রূপক, উৎপ্রেক্ষা, দৃষ্টান্ত, বিভাবনা
  • প্রবাদ ও বাগধারা - অর্থ, বাক্যে প্রয়োগ
  • বাক্য গঠন - সরল, জটিল, যৌগিক (উন্নত)
  • শব্দরচনা - উপসর্গ, প্রত্যয়
  • বিরুদ্ধার্থী, সমার্থী শব্দ (বিস্তারিত)
  • ভাষায় লিঙ্গ, বচন, পুরুষ (উন্নত)
  • কালের ব্যবহার ও অনুশীলন
  • বাক্যাংশের ব্যবহার
  • বাক্য রূপান্তর
25
রচনা (Composition)
  • প্রবন্ধ রচনা - বর্ণনাত্মক, মতপ্রধান, যুক্তিপূর্ণ, বিশ্লেষণাত্মক
  • পত্র রচনা - ব্যক্তিগত, প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক, বাণিজ্যিক, সরকারি
  • সারাংশ রচনা ও টীকা
  • গল্প রচনা ও সৃজনশীল রচনা
  • সংলাপ রচনা
  • বিজ্ঞাপন রচনা
  • সংবাদ রচনা - সংবাদপত্রের জন্য
  • প্রতিবেদন রচনা
  • প্রবন্ধ রচনা
15
অনুশীলন (Workbook)
  • অনুশীলন প্রশ্নসংগ্রহ
  • উপক্রম ও প্রকল্প
  • গৃহকর্ম ও নিয়তকালিক মূল্যায়ন
  • প্রকল্প কাজ
  • মাধ্যমিক প্রশ্নপত্র অনুশীলন
20
Note: Students can choose between Bengali and English medium. The syllabus content is adapted accordingly for each medium. Internal assessment includes periodic tests and notebook submission. Madhyamik exam questions are based on this syllabus.

English Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 10 English syllabus develops advanced language skills including reading, writing, grammar, and literature appreciation. Students build a strong foundation for the Madhyamik examination.

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
  • Factual and inferential questions
  • Case-based comprehension
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
  • Literary devices in prose
  • Prose analysis for Madhyamik exam
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
  • Social and historical context
  • Poetry appreciation for Madhyamik exam
15
Grammar
  • Tenses - Present, Past, Future (All forms - Advanced)
  • Parts of Speech - Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb (Advanced)
  • Prepositions and Conjunctions - Advanced Usage
  • Active and Passive Voice - Advanced
  • Direct and Indirect Speech - Advanced
  • Articles and Determiners - Advanced
  • Modals and their usage - Advanced
  • Subject-Verb Agreement - Advanced
  • Sentence Transformation - Advanced
  • Error Correction - Advanced
  • Clauses and Phrases
  • Conditional Sentences
  • Reported Speech
25
Writing Skills
  • Essay Writing - Descriptive, Narrative, Argumentative, Expository, Analytical
  • Letter Writing - Formal, Informal, Business, Official, Letter to Editor
  • Story Writing with given clues and prompts
  • Precis Writing and Summary - Advanced
  • Paragraph Writing - Advanced
  • Dialogue Writing - Advanced
  • Report Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Notice Writing
10
Internal Assessment Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities, project work 15
Pro Tip: Read English newspapers, magazines, and storybooks daily to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. Practice writing essays on current topics and develop analytical writing skills for the Madhyamik exam.

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 10 Mathematics syllabus covers comprehensive topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics, and probability. Students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills for the Madhyamik examination.

Unit Topics Marks
Number Systems
  • Real Numbers - Euclid's Division Lemma, Fundamental Theorem
  • Polynomials - Types, Operations, Factorization, Zeroes
  • Linear Equations in Two Variables - Graphical and Algebraic Methods
  • Quadratic Equations - Methods and Applications
  • Arithmetic Progressions - nth term, Sum of n terms
12
Algebra
  • Polynomials - Division Algorithm, Relationship between Zeroes
  • Linear Equations in Two Variables - Substitution, Elimination, Cross-Multiplication
  • Quadratic Equations - Factorization, Completing Square, Formula
  • Arithmetic Progressions - Applications in Real Life
  • Algebraic Identities - Advanced
25
Geometry
  • Triangles - Congruence, Similarity, Pythagoras Theorem
  • Circles - Tangents, Theorems, Constructions
  • Coordinate Geometry - Distance Formula, Section Formula, Area of Triangle
  • Lines and Angles - Advanced Properties
  • Constructions - Division of line segment, Tangents to Circle
  • Quadrilaterals - Properties and Theorems
20
Trigonometry
  • Trigonometric Ratios - sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, cosec
  • Trigonometric Identities - sin²θ + cos²θ = 1, etc.
  • Heights and Distances - Applications
  • Trigonometric Ratios of Complementary Angles
  • Applications of Trigonometry in Real Life
12
Mensuration
  • Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinders
  • Surface Area and Volume of Cones, Spheres, Hemispheres
  • Frustum of Cone - Volume and Surface Area
  • Conversion of Solid Shapes
  • Applications in Real Life
11
Statistics & Probability
  • Mean, Median, Mode - Advanced
  • Graphical Representation - Bar Graph, Histogram, Pie Chart, Ogive
  • Probability - Basic Concepts and Applications
  • Measures of Central Tendency
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
10
Internal Assessment Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities 10
Note: Regular practice is essential for Mathematics. Solve problems from each unit daily and focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization. Practice previous years' Madhyamik question papers thoroughly.

Science Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 10 Science covers comprehensive topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with emphasis on practical applications and scientific inquiry for the Madhyamik examination.

Unit Topics Marks
Physics
  • Light - Reflection and Refraction, Spherical Mirrors, Lenses
  • Human Eye and Colourful World - Defects, Dispersion, Scattering
  • Electricity - Ohm's Law, Resistance, Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Magnetic Effects of Electric Current - Magnetic Field, Motor, Generator
  • Sources of Energy - Renewable and Non-renewable
  • Reflection and Refraction Numerical Problems
25
Chemistry
  • Chemical Reactions and Equations - Types, Balancing
  • Acids, Bases and Salts - Properties, pH Scale, Reactions
  • Metals and Non-metals - Properties, Reactivity Series
  • Carbon and its Compounds - Covalent Bonding, Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups
  • Periodic Classification of Elements - Modern Periodic Table
  • Chemical Reactions in Daily Life
25
Biology
  • Life Processes - Nutrition, Respiration, Transport, Excretion
  • Control and Coordination - Nervous System, Hormones
  • Reproduction - Asexual and Sexual, Reproductive Health
  • Heredity and Evolution - Mendelian Genetics, Evolution
  • Our Environment - Ecosystem, Food Chains, Ozone Layer
  • Management of Natural Resources - Sustainable Development
25
Environmental Science
  • Environmental Conservation and Sustainability
  • Climate Change and Global Warming
  • Natural Resources and their Conservation
  • Waste Management - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  • Agricultural Science - Modern Methods
  • Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation
10
Internal Assessment Practical work, periodic tests, notebook submission, project work 15
Practical Work: Hands-on experiments for each unit to develop scientific inquiry and observation skills. Students must maintain a practical record book and perform all experiments as per WBBSE Madhyamik guidelines.

Social Studies Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 10 Social Studies provides comprehensive understanding of Indian history, geography, political systems, and economic concepts with focus on West Bengal's heritage and contemporary issues for the Madhyamik examination.

Unit Topics Marks
History
  • The Rise of Nationalism in Europe - Unification of Italy, Germany
  • Nationalism in India - Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India
  • The Making of a Global World - Trade, Migration, Interconnectedness
  • The Age of Industrialization - Industrial Revolution
  • Print Culture and the Modern World - Impact on Society
  • History of West Bengal - Colonial and Post-Colonial
  • Indian National Movement - Bengal's Role
  • Social and Religious Reforms in Bengal
22
Geography
  • Resources and Development - Types, Conservation, Land Resources
  • Forest and Wildlife Resources - Conservation, Types
  • Water Resources - Irrigation, Dams, Water Conservation
  • Agriculture - Types, Crops, Green Revolution
  • Minerals and Energy Resources - Types, Distribution
  • Manufacturing Industries - Types, Location Factors
  • Life Lines of National Economy - Transport, Communication, Trade
  • Geography of West Bengal - Physical and Human
18
Political Science
  • Power Sharing - Forms, Federalism, Decentralization
  • Federalism - Features, Division of Powers, Local Government
  • Democracy and Diversity - Social Divisions, Political Expressions
  • Gender, Religion and Caste - Social Issues and Politics
  • Political Parties - Types, Functions, Role in Democracy
  • Outcomes of Democracy - Accountability, Responsiveness
  • Political System of West Bengal
  • Challenges to Democracy - Issues and Solutions
20
Economics
  • Development - Meaning, Indicators, Sustainable Development
  • Sectors of the Indian Economy - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
  • Money and Credit - Forms, Banking, Credit Institutions
  • Globalization and the Indian Economy - Impact, Multinationals
  • Consumer Rights - Rights, Awareness, Protection
  • Economic Development of West Bengal
  • Agricultural Economy of West Bengal
  • Industrial Development in West Bengal
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 Madhyamik exam. Focus on India's political and physical features along with West Bengal's geographical features.

Syllabus Download & Resources

Official Syllabus PDF

Download the complete West Bengal Board Class 10 syllabus PDF from the official WBBSE website.

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Recommended Textbooks

  • WBBSE Prescribed Textbooks for Class 10
  • West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Books
  • Subject-wise Reference Books for Madhyamik
  • Practice Workbooks and Sample Papers
  • NCERT Textbooks for Additional Reference
  • WBBSE Madhyamik Previous Year Papers

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