The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is responsible for conducting the SSC (Class 10) examination across the state. Every year, around 13 lakh students appear for this crucial academic milestone.
The Class 10 syllabus and textbooks are designed to build a strong academic base for future studies. The textbooks are created and updated by the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharti), ensuring high-quality educational content aligned with current standards.
These books are made available free of cost in government schools and for a minimal fee in private institutions. To support digital learning, all textbooks are also available in PDF format in English medium.
English textbooks enhance language fluency through:
Literary Readings (Prose and Poetry)
Grammar and Vocabulary
Functional English (Dialogue Writing, Email, Letter)
Comprehension and Composition
It prepares students for formal and informal communication in real-life scenarios.
Divided into two separate books:
Mathematics Part 1 (Algebra): Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Statistics, Probability
Mathematics Part 2 (Geometry): Circles, Constructions, Coordinate Geometry, Surface Area & Volume
Each chapter includes solved examples, activities, and concept-based questions.
Science is also split into two parts to make understanding easier:
Science Part 1: Chemical Reactions, Life Processes, Heredity, Control & Coordination
Science Part 2: Sound, Light, Space, Environmental Management, Periodic Classification of Elements
Books include experiments, illustrations, and application-based questions.
Social Science helps students understand society, history, politics, and the environment. It has two components:
History and Political Science: Freedom Movements, Indian Constitution, Democracy, Social Movements
Geography and Economics: Resources, Agriculture, Industries, Economic Planning, Human Development
Map work, activities, and analytical questions are included for holistic learning.
Syllabus Overview: Structured and organized chapter list for each subject
Chapter-End Exercises: For revision and self-assessment
Practice Questions & Model Papers: Based on latest exam pattern
Previous Year Question Papers: Helps familiarize with board exam format
Students can download Maharashtra Board Class 10 textbooks for all subjects in PDF format. These books are available in English medium and can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
By making textbooks available digitally, the Maharashtra Board ensures equal learning opportunities, encourages independent study, and helps students excel in board exams.