NBSE has released the syllabus for Class 10 on the official website of the board, nbsenagaland.com. Students can download the syllabus from the website in PDF format. Along with the syllabus, the board also releases a list of prescribed textbooks for NBSE Board Class 10.
- The board offers 5 core subjects as English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences, and an additional language subject.
- It also offers a sixth skill-based subject to help students in enhancing their skills and opt for vocational courses ahead.
- The Medium of instruction and examination offered by the Nagaland Board of School Education is English for all subjects except the Modern Indian Language subjects.
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NBSE Class 10 Syllabus
The class 10th syllabus for Nagaland Board is divided into two parts. The first part consists of 5 Compulsory subjects such as English, optional language subject of choice, Maths, Social Sciences, and Science. The second part of the syllabus consists of a 6th additional subject which a student chooses from a list of subjects offered by the Board.
The detailed lists of the 5 Compulsory and 6th additional subjects are provided in the tables below:
Table of Compulsory subjects for Nagaland Board 10th standard:
| English |
(Any one of the following) | Hindi Bengali Ao Lotha Sümi Tenyidie Alternative English |
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The list for the Sixth optional subject for Nagaland Board Class 10 is as follows:
| Particulars | Name of subject |
|---|---|
| Any one subject | Foundation of Information Technology (FIT) |
| Music | |
| Book Keeping & Accountancy | |
| Environmental Education | |
| Home Science |
Apart from the compulsory and optional subjects, there are 2 additional subjects for Internal assessment which are:
- Physical & Health Education (including Adolescence Education)
- Work & Art Education
All the exams are conducted for a duration of 3 hours. The 5 core subjects are of 80 marks each while the sixth subject is of 70 marks.
NBSE Class 10 English Syllabus
The table below contains English Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 80 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. Literature A. Prose Mehouviu and Morusa Imitating the English Gentleman (MK Gandhi) Invictus Macbeth (Shakespeare) B. Poetry Death the Leveller (James Shirley) Jina Etiben- A Romance re-told The Listeners (Walter De La Mare) The Windhover (GM Hopkins) | 25 marks |
| Ⅱ. Reading 3 reading passages for 4 and 8 marks followed by questions that will test the students’ sub-skills of skimming, scanning, inference evaluation, vocabulary reinforcement, and comprehension | 20 marks |
| Ⅲ. Writing Notice, e-mail, invitation (formal with reply), or advertisement Short answer questions up to 80-100 words One question based on a visual input Article, speech, formal letter, or report writing | 20 marks |
| Ⅳ. Grammar Determiners Subject-pronoun agreement Non-finite verb forms Transitive and intransitive verbs Voice Speech Clauses | 15 marks |
Part B: Internal Assessment 20 Marks
| Assessment | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| 10 |
| 5 + 5 = 10 |
| Total | 20 |
NBSE Class 10 Mathematics Syllabus
The table below contains Mathematics Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 80 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. Number System Euclid's division lemma Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic The decimal expansion of rational numbers in terms of non-terminating/terminating recurring decimals | 2 |
| Ⅱ. Algebra Polynomials Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables Quadratic Equations Arithmetic Progression | 20 |
| Ⅲ. Trigonometry Introduction to Trigonometry Trigonometric Identities Heights and Distances | 12 |
| Ⅳ. Coordinate Geometry Lines (in two dimensions) | 6 |
| Ⅴ. Geometry Triangles Circles Constructions | 16 |
| Ⅵ. Mensuration Areas related to Circles Surface Areas and Volumes | 12 |
| Ⅶ. Statistics & Probability Mean, median, and mode of grouped data Cumulative frequency graph Drawing of pie-charts The classical definition of probability Problems with single events, not using set notation. | 12 |
Part B: Internal Assessment 20 Marks
NBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus
The table below contains Science Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 80 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. Materials Rate of Chemical Reaction and Chemical Equilibrium Some Important Chemical Compounds Metals and Non-metals Carbon compounds | 25 |
| Ⅱ. Energy Light Electricity and its Effects Sources of Energy | 24 |
| Ⅲ. Living World Life Processes Heredity and Evolution | 20 |
| Ⅳ. Natural Resources Management of Natural Resources | 5 |
| Ⅴ. Our environment Environment and Environmental Problems | 6 |
Part B: Internal Assessment 20 Marks
NBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus
The table below contains Social Science Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 80 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. India and the Contemporary World Nationalism in Europe Nationalist Movement in Indo-China Nationalism in India Trade and Globalization | 18 |
| Ⅱ. Resources (India) Resources: Types, need for resource planning Power Resources Agriculture Manufacturing Industries Transport and Communication Map Reading | 18 |
| Ⅲ. Democratic Politics Working of democracy Power-sharing mechanisms in democracy Competition and contestations in democracy Outcomes of democracy Challenges to democracy | 18 |
| Ⅳ. Understanding an Economy Development Money and financial system Role of Service Sector in Indian Economy Consumer awareness | 16 |
| Ⅴ. Nagaland (Geography & G.K.- a separate textbook) | 10 |
Part B: Internal Assessment 20 Marks
NBSE Class 10 Alternative English Syllabus
The table below contains Alternative English Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 80 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. Literature A. Prose The Fragrance of the Gods Man against Virus Speech by Severn Suzuki In Celebration of Being Alive The Ambitious Guest B. Poetry To Sleep Prayer of the Meek Closed Path Old folks laugh C. Non-fiction The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank (Retold by Editors of Cherry Gilchrist Series: Jocelyn Potter and Andy Hopkins) | 35 marks 15 marks |
| Ⅱ. Reading | 10 marks |
| Ⅲ. Writing and Grammar Comparison of Adjectives Conjunctions Voice Clauses Prepositions | 20 marks |
Part B: Internal Assessment 20 Marks
NBSE Class 10 Bookkeeping & Accountancy Syllabus
The table below contains Bookkeeping and Accountancy Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 70 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. Final Accounts (Without Adjustments) Final Accounts Trading Account Profit and Loss Account Balance Sheet – Meaning, Need, and Purpose Preparation of Trading, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet of a Sole Trader (without adjustments) | 15 |
| Ⅱ. Banking Types of Accounts and their operation ATM, Debit and Credit Card E-banking | 10 |
| Ⅲ. Bank Reconciliation Statement Utility and preparation | 10 |
| Ⅳ. Bills of Exchange Bills of Exchange: Meaning, Characteristics, Specimen, Parties, Elements Promissory Notes – Meaning, Characteristics, Specimen, Parties, Difference between Promissory Notes & Bills of Exchange | 10 |
| Ⅴ. Errors and their rectification Types of errors & entries for rectification | 10 |
| Ⅵ. Depreciation Meaning, Definition Special features Causes, Objectives, Factors, Methods Advantages and Disadvantages | 15 |
Part B: Internal Assessment 30 Marks
NBSE Class 10 Environmental Education Syllabus
The table below contains Environmental Education Syllabus and marks distribution of both external and internal assessment.
Part A: External 80 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. Restoring Balance in Ecosystem Need for adopting measures to check the spoilage of landscape Need for management and conservation of water Conservation and management of grasslands, forests, and semi-arid ecosystems Conservation and management of ocean resources Conservation and management of soil Forest conservation including Joint Forests Management (JFM), afforestation including social forestry and Agroforestry Measures to conserve wildlife Application of biotechnology Public awareness programs | 25 |
| Ⅱ. Pollution Types of pollution Sources of pollution and major pollutants Effects of pollution: On human health, environment, and other organisms Abatement of pollution | 17 |
| Ⅲ. Issues of the Environment Decline in forest, agricultural and marine productivity and its effects on the economy Resettlement and rehabilitation of people Energy crisis – urban and rural sectors Greenhouse effect and global warming Climatic changes Acid rain Ozone layer depletion Disaster – natural and man-made Disaster management and its mitigation | 21 |
| Ⅳ. Striving for a Better Environment Use of efficient and eco-friendly technology Sustainable use of resources Adoption of indigenous practices; sacred groves Consumer education: consumer rights, food adulteration, making correct choices while buying various items Community participation for ecological conservation and restoration Protection of wildlife; stopping cruelty towards animals Enforcements of acts, laws, and policies | 17 |
Part B: Internal Assessment 20 Marks
NBSE Class 10 Foundation Of IT Syllabus
The table below contains the syllabus of NBSE Class 10 Information Technology:
Part A: External 70 Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ⅰ. IT basic Internet Service available on the Internet Web Service Communication Technology Content Technology | 15 |
| Ⅱ. IT Tools Ms office / Open office.org Database software Ms. Access HTML | 50 |
| Ⅲ. IT Application work on the following areas using Dbms software (like Ms-Access or Other) and HTML on topics implementing the tools covered in the course | 0 (10 marks in Internal Practical) |
| Ⅳ. Societal Impact of IT Unethical IT practices Antivirus How to Prevent Virus, Trojan Horse, Spam, Worms, Spyware, Hackers, And Crackers with regards to computer data and application Data Backup and Recovery tools and methods Types of Backups Information security provision in e-commerce | 5 |
Part B: Practical 30 Marks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. From where can I download the Nagaland Board Class 10 Syllabus?
Ans. The syllabus for Nagaland Board Class 10 can be downloaded from the official website of Nagaland Board, nbsenagaland.com.
Ques. How many subjects are there for Nagaland Board Class 10?
Ans. The Nagaland board offers 5 core subjects for Class 10 such as English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences, and an additional language subject. Along with that, it also offers a sixth skill-based subject to help students enhance their skills and opt for vocational courses ahead.
Ques. What is the pattern of the examination for the Class 10 Nagaland Board?
Ans. The Class 10 Nagaland Board Exams are of 100 marks each. All the core subjects have an external examination of 80 marks and an internal assessment of 20 marks.
Ques. What are the minimum passing marks for Nagaland Board Class 10?
Ans. The minimum passing mark for the NBSE Class 10 board examination is 33 percent.
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