Best CBSE Class 10 NCERT Reference Books, Notes, Grammar Books & Exemplar Books with Solutions for 2024-25 Exam

Administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education, the 10th CBSE Board exams attract over 21 lakh students annually. A pass percentage of 93.60% was seen in the 2023-24 Board exams. With competition at an all-time high, students need holistic yet to-the-point study materials.

CBSE Class 10 Study Materials: Study Smarter, Not Harder

We live in times where students prefer smart work over hard work. Studying is an important task, but it needs to be as simple as possible.

That’s why notes, reference books and question banks have been introduced. These help in better understanding, exam-oriented studying and achieving remarkable results in the CBSE Class 10 Board exams.

Choose Excellence, Choose Target’s Class 10 Books

Target Publications has been recognised by the Corporate Review Magazine as one of the Top 20 impactful education companies in India. Our commitment to providing reliable educational materials for all levels of education, from preschool to college, has contributed to this achievement.

We prioritise student feedback and align our resources with the Board’s requirements to meet students' needs. Besides, we have introduced Quill - The Padhai App so learners can study effectively at their own pace.

Get the G.O.A.T. CBSE Class 10 Reference Books

At Target Publications, we have developed a range of NEP-based notes, guides and reference books to meet the varying needs of students. Our resources are designed to empower you with nothing but perfect content, enabling you to attain exceptional results.

CBSE Class 10 Perfect Prep Notes

Studying is simple with the CBSE Perfect Prep Notes for Class 10 by Target Publications.

Crafted as per the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, these notes for Gen Z are packed with comic strips, memes, videos and more edutainment tools that make every lesson a delight to learn. Get winning answers to all NCERT textbook questions, in-text questions, sample question papers, competency-based questions, previous years’ board questions and additional Board practice questions. With the free project templates (Social Science), solved workbook (English) and grammar worksheets, you’ll be 100% ready to tackle Internal Assessments, too!

Subjects covered in the Perfect Prep Notes series include:

• Class 10 English Language and Literature Notes
• Class 10 Hindi B Sparsh & Sanchayan Part 2 Notes
• Class 10 Marathi Notes
• Class 10 Mathematics Vol I and II Notes
• Class 10 Science Notes
• Class 10 Social Science Notes

CBSE Class 10 NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems - Solutions Series

Are you looking for solutions to all the problems in the NCERT Textbooks and NCERT Exemplar? Then these are just the books you need. With proper topic and subtopic-wise division, it is easier to find the answers that you are looking for. Smart Tips highlight time-saving tricks while Caution and Connections help you steer clear of commonly made mistakes and establish links across different theories.

• CBSE Class 10 Maths NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems - Solutions
• CBSE Class 10 Science NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems - Solutions

CBSE Class 10 Competency Based Questions

According to the latest CBSE Board exam paper pattern, competency-based questions will account for 50% of marks in the theory exam. Make sure you secure those scores with our competency-based questions practice books. With quick revision tools, 1,000+ practice questions, NCERT textbook questions, NCERT Exemplar questions, their answers, self-assessment tests and smart study techniques, the books have all you need to perform your absolute best in the 2024 Board exam!

• CBSE Class 10 Competency Based Questions Mathematics book
• CBSE Class 10 Competency Based Questions Science book

Class 10 CBSE English Grammar & Writing Skills

Based on the latest NCERT paper pattern, the Class 10 CBSE English Grammar and Writing Skills explains grammatical concepts in simple terms with examples. Solved exercises, practice questions and past CBSE Board papers are key highlights of this book. Furthermore, the book enables you to go beyond and solve competency-focused practice exercises.

Crack the CBSE Class 10 Exams Hassle-free with Target Publications

When you choose Target Publications' CBSE Class 10 reference books and notes, you gain access to invaluable resources that allow you to delve deep into topics, get exam-oriented notes and master fundamental concepts with precision. These materials serve as essential tools to enhance your understanding, optimise time management and construct winning answers in the CBSE Board exams.

Frequently Asked Questions of CBSE Class 10

1. What are the subjects for CBSE Class 10?

Ans: The CBSE Board offers Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science and Science for Class 10.

2. Is there any change in the syllabus of class 10 CBSE 2024-25?

Ans: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had cut down the Class 10 Syllabus in all subjects by 30% for the 2022-23 session. But, the Board has not made any changes in the academic session 2024-25.

3. What type of questions are asked in CBSE class 10?

Ans: CBSE incorporates Very Short Answer (VSA), Short Answer (SA), Long Answer (LA), Multiple Choice, Objective, Competency, Assertion-Reason and Case Study-based questions. Social Science also includes map-based questions. Language papers have Reading, Writing, Grammar as well as Literature.

4. Which is the highest-scoring subject in class 10 CBSE?

Ans: The most scoring subject is generally different for everyone. It depends on the student’s interest, aptitude and dedication. Scoring can be easy provided you understand and practise consistently, rather than by-hearting answers.

5. Which is the hardest subject in Class 10 CBSE?

Ans: There is no one definitive answer to this question, as different students may find different subjects more or less difficult. However, some of the subjects that are commonly considered to be the hardest in Class 10 CBSE include Mathematics and Science.

6. Which are the best study books for Class 10 CBSE?

Ans: For Class 10 CBSE, NCERT and the Exemplar textbooks are ‘The Holy Grail’. But if you are aiming for excellent scores, then reference books and notes’ by Target Publications are of great aid. They provide comprehensive coverage of the CBSE syllabus, materials which have clear and concise language, plenty of practice questions and challenging content which are enough to help students prepare for the Board exams, but not too difficult to discourage them.

7. How can I study effectively in Class 10?

Ans: Preparing for CBSE Class 10 requires you to:

• Understand the syllabus thoroughly
• Create a study schedule and stick to it
• Use the right study materials and make concise notes
• Seek clarification for your doubts
• Practice solving previous years' question papers and mock tests
• Revise regularly and stay motivated