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 and their Unit wise marks distribution
Maharashtra State Board 10th Standard Science and Technology 1 Course Structure 2025-26 With Marking Scheme
| # | Unit/Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravitation | |
| 1 | Newton's Law | |
| 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
- Motion and Rest
- Introduction to Scientist
- Motion and Rest
- Kepler’s Laws
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Formula: Kepler's Law
- Characteristics
- Understanding Kepler's Law
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Law of Orbit
- Introduction
- Definition: Kepler's First Law
- Key terms
- Characteristics
- Understanding Elliptical Orbit
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Law of Areas
- Introduction
- Definition: Kepler's Second Law
- Formula: Kepler's Second Law
- Characteristics
- Understanding Kepler's Second Law
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Law of Periods
- Introduction
- Definition: Kepler's Third Law
- Formula: Kepler's Third Law
- Characteristics
- Understanding Kepler's Third law
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Universal Law of Gravitation
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Definition: Universal Law of Gravitation
- Formula: Universal Law of Gravitation
- Characteristics
- Relationship to Acceleration of the Moon
- Generalization to Force
- Force Due to Collection of Masses (Superposition Principle)
- Special Cases for Extended Objects
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Uniform Circular Motion (UCM)
- Uniform and Non-Uniform Circular Motion
- Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force
- Variables in Circular Motion
- Characteristics
- Concepts Related to a Parabola
- Activity
- Experiment
- Gravitational force
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Acceleration Due to Gravity (Earth’s Gravitational Acceleration)
- Introduction
- Definition: Acceleration Due to Gravity
- Formula: Acceleration Due to Gravity
- Characteristics
- Derivation and Calculation
- Change along the Surface of the Earth
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Properties of Matter and Their Measurement
- Concept of Mass and Weight
- Mass and Weight
- Difference Between Mass and Weight
- Concept of Mass and Weight
- Gravitational Waves
- Introduction
- Properties of Gravitational Waves
- Free Fall
- Introduction
- Energy During Free Fall
- Expression for Gravitational Potential Energy
- Introduction
- Formula
- Derivation
- Example
- Weightlessness in Space
- Zero Gravity (Zero g-Force)
- Astronauts Floating in Space
1 Newton's Law [Revision]
2 Periodic Classification of Elements [Revision]
- History of Periodic Table: Early Attempts at the Classification of Elements
- Dobereiner’s Triads
- Introduction
- Limitations
- Newland's Law of Octaves
- Introduction
- Limitations
- Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Introduction
- Structure and Property
- Merits and Demerits of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Merits
- Demerits
- Modern Periodic Law
- The Modern Periodic Table
- Structure of the Modern Periodic Table
- Modern Periodic Table and Electronic Configuration of Elements
- Groups and Electronic Configuration
- Groups and Electronic Configuration in the Modern Periodic Table
- Structure of the Modern Periodic Table
- Periods and Electronic Configuration
- Introduction
- Element Distribution in the First Three Periods
- Impact of Electronic Configuration on Chemical Reactivity
- Periodic Properties
- Introduction
- Periodic Trends
- Valency
- Valency Rules and Formula Formation
- Valency and Electronic Configuration
- Types and Trends in Valency
- Methods to Determine the Valency of an Element
- Atomic Radius Or Atomic Size
- Introduction
- Periodic Trends in Atomic Size
- Study of Specific Groups in Periodic Table
3 Chemical Reactions and Equations [Revision]
- Chemical Reaction
- Introduction
- Types of Chemical Reaction
- Experiment
- Chemical Equation
- Introduction
- Writing a Chemical Equation
- Experiment
- Balancing Chemical Equation
- Introduction
- Steps to Balance a Chemical Equation (Hit-and-Trial Method)
- Types of Chemical Change or Chemical Reaction
- Direct Combination (or Synthesis) Reaction
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Decomposition Reactions
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Single Displacement Reactions
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Double Displacement Reaction
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Direct Combination (or Synthesis) Reaction
- Energy Change in Chemical Reactions
- Endothermic Reactions
- Exothermic Reactions
- Experiment
- Rate of Chemical Reaction
- Factors Affecting the Rate of a Chemical Reaction
- Nature of the Reactants
- Size of the Particles of Reactants
- Experiment
- Concentration of the Reactants
- Temperature of the Reaction
- Catalyst
- Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Reactions
- Oxidation
- Reduction
- Redox Reactions (Reduction + Oxidation)
- Oxidising & Reducing Agents
- Corrosion of Metals
- Corrosion
- Experiment
- Rusting Process and Corrosion Effect
- Rancidity of Food and Its Prevention
- Rancidity
- Stages of Rancidity
4 Effects of Electric Current [Revision]
- Electric Circuit
- Concept of Electric Circuit
- Working
- Circuit Diagram
- Experiment
- Joule’s Law of Heating and Electrical Power
- Ohm's Law
- Concept of Ohm's Law
- Definition: Ohm's Law
- Limitations and Applications
- Derivation
- Example
- Limitations of Ohm’s Law
- Limitations
- Derivation
- Effects of Electric Current
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Introduction
- Joule’s Law of Heating
- Applications
- Units of Power and Energy
- Safety Measures and Overloading
- Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
- Introduction
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Experiment 3
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Right-hand Thumb Rule
- Magnetic Field Due to Current in a Loop (Or Circular Coil)
- Magnetic Field Due to a Current Carving Cylindrical Coil (or Solenoid)
- Force on a Current Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Fleming’s Left Hand Rule
- Introduction
- Application
- Electric Motor
- Introduction
- Construction and Working
- Application
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Galvanometer
- Introduction
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Application
- Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
- Introduction
- Application
- Types of Current
- Direct Current (DC)
- Alternating Current (AC)
- Differences Between AC and DC
- Electric Generator
- Introduction
- Types of Electric Generator
- Components of an Electric Generator
- Working of an AC Generator
- AC Generator vs. DC Generator
- Application of an Electric Generator
5 Heat [Revision]
- Latent Heat and Specific Latent Heat
- Introduction
- Types of Latent Heat
- Experiment
- Latent Heat of Vaporization
- Regelation
- Introduction
- Examples of Regelation
- Experiment
- Anomalous Behaviour of Water
- Introduction
- Graph between the Volume and Temperature of Water
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Importance of Anomalous Behaviour of Water
- Dew Point and Humidity
- Introduction
- Absolute and Relative Humidity
- Examples of Dew Point and Humidity
- Activity
- Heat and Its Unit
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Introduction
- Specific Heat Capacity of Different Substances
- Experiment
- Heat Exchange
- Measurement of Specific Heat: (Mixing Method) and Calorimeter
6 Refraction of Light [Revision]
- Refraction of Light
- Introduction
- Definition: Refraction of Light
- Explanation
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
- Laws of Refraction
- Refractive Index
- Introduction
- Snell’s Law and Refraction in Different Media
- Absolute Refractive Index
- Relative Refractive Index
- Factors Affecting Refractive Index
- Twinkling of Stars
- Twinkling of Stars: A Beautiful Atmospheric Effect
- Steady Shine of Planets
- Other Effects of Atmospheric Refraction
- Dispersion of Light and Prism
- Dispersion of Light Through a Prism
- Newton’s Disc and the Colours of Light
- Wavelength and Speed of Light in Different Media
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
- Definition: Angular Dispersion
- Definition: Lateral Dispersion
- Example 1
- Partial and Total Internal Reflection
- Partial and Total Internal Reflection (TIR)
- Rainbow Formation and Optical Effects
7 Lenses [Revision]
- Concept of Lenses
- Lens and its Types
- Cross-Sections of Convex and Concave Lenses
- Spherical Lens
- Introduction
- Basic Lens Terminology
- Principal Focus (F) and Focal Length (f)
- Experiment
- Convex Lens
- Introduction
- Applications
- Activity
- Images Formed by Convex Lenses
- Rules for Image Formation by a Convex Lens
- Experiment
- Images formed by convex lenses for different positions of the object
- Concave Lens
- Introduction
- Applications
- Images Formed by Concave Lenses
- Rules for Image Formation by a Concave Lens
- Image Formation by a Concave Lens
- Sign Convention
- Lens Formula
- Introduction
- Derivation of Lens Formula
- Magnification Due to Spherical Lenses
- Power of a Lens
- Combination of Lenses
- Human Eye
- Structure and Components
- Photoreceptors and Eye Muscles
- Working of the Human Eye
- Image Formation and Light Control
- Vision Range and Optical Properties
- Eye Defect and Its Correction: Myopia Or Near-sightedness
- Myopia and Its Causes
- Types and Symptoms of Myopia
- Myopia Correction and Treatment
- Eye Defect and its Correction: Hypermetropia or Far-sightedness
- Hypermetropia and Its Causes
- Types and Symptoms of Hypermetropia
- Hypermetropia Correction and Treatment
- Eye Defect and Its Correction: Presbyopia
- Presbyopia and Its Causes
- Symptoms of Presbyopia
- Presbyopia Correction and Treatments
- Persistence of Vision
- Persistence of Vision in Daily Life
- Role of Rod and Cone Cells in Vision
8 Metallurgy [Revision]
- Types of Element: Metals
- Introduction
- General Properties of Metals
- Experiment
- Physical Properties of Metals
- Physical Properties
- Activity
- Chemical Properties of Metal
- Chemical Properties
- Experiment
- Reactions of Metal
- Reaction of Metals with Oxygen
- Reaction of Metals with Water
- Experiment 1
- Reaction of Metals with Acids
- Experiment 2
- Reaction of Metals with Nitric Acid
- Reaction of Metals with Salts of Other Metals
- Experiment 3
- Reaction of Metals with Nonmetals
- Reactivity Series of Metals
- Types of Element: Non-metal
- Introduction
- General Properties of Non-Metals
- Physical Properties of Non-metal
- Chemical Properties of Non-metal
- Ionic Compounds
- Ionic Compounds and Its General Properties
- Formation and Stability of Ionic Compounds
- Experiment 1
- Dissociation of Ions and Electrical Conductivity
- Experiment 2
- Metallurgy
- Introduction
- Metallurgical Process
- Basic Principles of Metallurgy
- Extraction of Reactive Metals
- Extraction of Aluminium
- Extraction of Moderately Reactive Metals
- Extraction of Less Reactive Metals
- Refining of Metals
- Electrolytic Refining: Purification of Metals
- Electrolytic Refining of Copper
- Corrosion of Metals
- Corrosion
- Experiment
- Rusting Process and Corrosion Effect
- Prevention of Corrosion
- Coating with a Protective Layer
- Metal Plating (Galvanization, Tinning, Electroplating)
- Anodization (Formation of Oxide Layer)
- Alloying (Corrosion-Resistant Alloys)
9 Carbon Compounds [Revision]
- Carbon Compounds in Everyday Life
- Properties and Forms of Carbon
- Carbon Compounds and Their Uses
- Bonds in Carbon Compounds
- Bonding in Carbon Compounds
- Covalent Bonding and Electron-Dot Structures
- Carbon: A Versatile Element
- Introduction
- Occurrence of Carbon
- Characteristics of Carbon
- Properties of Carbon
- Physical Properties of Carbon
- Chemical Properties of Carbon
- Hydrocarbons
- Introduction
- Properties of Covalent Compounds
- Saturated Hydrocarbons
- Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
- Structural Variations of Carbon Chains in Hydrocarbons
- Various Types of Hydrocarbons
- Straight-Chain Hydrocarbons
- Branched-Chain Hydrocarbons
- Cyclic Hydrocarbons (Rings of Carbon Atoms)
- Functional Groups in Carbon Compounds
- Functional Groups
- Types of Functional Groups
- Role of Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry
- Homologous Series of Carbon Compound
- Homologous Series in Organic Chemistry
- Examples of Homologous Series
- Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
- Common Naming System
- IUPAC Nomenclature
- The IUPAC System of Nomenclature
- IUPAC Nomenclature: Structure and Components
- Steps for IUPAC Nomenclature
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds
- Combustion
- Experiment 1
- Oxidation
- Experiment 2
- Addition Reaction
- Experiment 3
- Substitution Reaction
- Ethanol
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Uses and Significance
- Experiment
- Ethanoic Acid
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Experiment 3
- Uses and Significance
- Macromolecules and Polymers
- Introduction
- Types of Macromolecules
10 Space Missions [Revision]
- Concept of Space Missions
- Space Missions
- Important Milestones in Space Exploration
- Importance of Space Missions
- Artificial Satellites
- Introduction to Artificial satellites
- Working of Satellites and Their Uses
- Indian Satellite Systems and Launch Vehicles
- Types of Satellite
- Orbits of Artificial Satellites
- Orbit and Critical Velocity of Artificial Satellites
- Types of Satellite Orbits
- Space Launch Technology
- Introduction to Space Launch Technology
- Working of Launch Vehicles
- Space Missions Away from Earth
- India’s Space Programmes: Chandrayaan – 1
- Early Moon Missions (Soviet Union & USA)
- Chandrayaan-1: India’s First Lunar Mission
- Objectives and Goals of Chandrayaan-1
- India’s Space Programmes: Chandrayaan – 2
- Chandrayaan-2: India’s Second Lunar Mission
- Objectives and Goals of Chandrayaan-2
- India’s Space Programmes: Chandrayaan – 3
- Chandrayaan-3: India’s Third Lunar Mission
- Objectives and Goals of Chandrayaan-3
- India’s Space Programmes: Mangalyaan (Mars vehicle)
- India’s Mars Mission (Mangalyaan)
- Indian-Origin Astronauts and Space Heroes
- India’s Space Programmes: Missions to Other Planets
- India and Space Technology
- Space Debris and Its Management
- Space Debris
- Current Situation, Causes, and Threats
- Global and Indian Responses to Space Debris
11 School of Elements [Revision]
- Dobereiner’s Triads
- Introduction
- Limitations
- Newland's Law of Octaves
- Introduction
- Limitations
- Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Introduction
- Structure and Property
- Merits and Demerits of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table
- Merits
- Demerits
- The Modern Periodic Table
- Periodic Properties
- Introduction
- Periodic Trends
12 The Magic of Chemical Reactions [Revision]
- Chemical Equation
- Introduction
- Writing a Chemical Equation
- Experiment
- Types of Chemical Change or Chemical Reaction
- Direct Combination (or Synthesis) Reaction
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Decomposition Reactions
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Single Displacement Reactions
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Double Displacement Reaction
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Direct Combination (or Synthesis) Reaction
- Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Reactions
- Oxidation
- Reduction
- Redox Reactions (Reduction + Oxidation)
- Oxidising & Reducing Agents
- Types of Double Displacement: Neutralization Reaction
- Introduction of Neutralization
- Application of Neutralization
13 The Acid Base Chemistry [Revision]
- Properties of Acids
- Strength of Acidic or Basic Solutions
- pH Scale
- Importance of pH in Everyday Life
- 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 Current
- Ampere: Pioneer of Electric Current Measurement
- Electric Current
- Derivation
- Electric Circuit
- Concept of Electric Circuit
- Working
- Circuit Diagram
- Experiment
- Joule’s Law of Heating and Electrical Power
- Electric Potential
- Introduction
- SI Unit of Potential
- Physical Interpretat ion of Electric Potential
- Potential Difference
- Definition
- Electron-volt or eV
- Electric Potential due to a Point-Charge
- Potential due to a Group of Point Charges
- Ohm's Law
- Concept of Ohm's Law
- Definition: Ohm's Law
- Limitations and Applications
- Derivation
- Example
- System of Resistors
- Resistors in Series
- Resistors in Series
- Characteristics of Resistors Connected in Series
- Resistors in Parallel
- Resistors in Parallel
- Characteristics of Resistors Connected in Parallel
- Resistors in Series
- Effects of Electric Current
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Introduction
- Joule’s Law of Heating
- Applications
- Units of Power and Energy
- Safety Measures and Overloading
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Electrical Energy and Power
- Derivation
- Example
15 All about Electromagnetism [Revision]
- Magnetic force
- Introduction
- Experiment
- The Bar Magnet
- Introduction
- Axis
- Equator
- Magnetic Length
- Right-hand Thumb Rule
- Magnetic Field Due to Current in a Loop (Or Circular Coil)
- Magnetic Field Due to a Current Carving Cylindrical Coil (or Solenoid)
- Force on a Current Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Electric Motor
- Introduction
- Construction and Working
- Application
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Alternating Current (A.C.) Generator
- Alternating current generator
- Principle
- Construction and its main parts
- Working
- Frequency of alternating current
- Direct Current Motor
- Direct Current Motor
- Principle
- Construction and its main parts
- Working
- Ways of increasing the speed of rotation of coil
- 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
- 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 Due to Spherical Lenses
- Power of a Lens
- Human Eye
- Structure and Components
- Photoreceptors and Eye Muscles
- Eye Defect and Its Correction: Myopia Or Near-sightedness
- Myopia and Its Causes
- Types and Symptoms of Myopia
- Myopia Correction and Treatment
- Mirrors
- Spherical Mirrors
- Definition: Spherical Mirror
- Introduction
- Types of Spherical Mirrors
- Activity
- Spherical Mirrors
17 Wonders of Light 2 [Revision]
- Refraction of Light
- Introduction
- Definition: Refraction of Light
- Explanation
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
- Refractive Index
- Introduction
- Snell’s Law and Refraction in Different Media
- Absolute Refractive Index
- Relative Refractive Index
- Factors Affecting Refractive Index
- Atmospheric Refraction
- Refraction of Light Through a Rectangular Glass Slab
- 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]
- Pollution and Its Types
- Pollution
- Types of Pollution
- 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
