CBSE Class 10 Social Science Chapter-Wise Weightage 2026-27
CBSE Class 10 Social Science weightage for 2026-27: History 20, Geography 20, Political Science 20. Official unit-wise marks and how to plan your study.
Knowing how marks are spread across units is the smartest way to plan your CBSE Class 10 Social Science preparation. Here is the official unit-wise split for 2026-27 and how to use it.
Unit-Wise Marks (2026-27)
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| History — India and the Contemporary World II (incl. 2 marks map work) | 20 |
| Geography — Contemporary India II (incl. 3 marks map work) | 20 |
| Political Science — Democratic Politics II | 20 |
| Economics — Understanding Economic Development | 20 |
| Total (theory) | 80 |
The Age of Industrialisation is assessed only in school, and Lifelines of National Economy is map pointing only in the board exam.
Source: CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus 2026-27 (cbseacademic.nic.in).
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How to Use Weightage Data
- Identify high-value units — give them the largest share of your study time.
- Don't ignore any chapter — even small units add to your total.
- Practise in proportion — the more marks a unit carries, the more questions you should solve from it.
- Cross-check with sample papers — solve the latest CBSE sample paper to see how the marks turn into questions.
Preparation Priority Matrix
- High weightage + Easy — Complete these first. Maximum marks with minimum effort.
- High weightage + Difficult — Spend the most time here. These separate top scorers.
- Low weightage + Easy — Quick wins. Cover these for completeness.
- Low weightage + Difficult — Attempt last, but don't skip them entirely.
Practise the high-weightage chapters
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Which is the most scoring unit in CBSE Class 10 Social Science?
In the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus 2026-27, the biggest units are History — India and the Contemporary World II (incl. 2 marks map work) (20 marks), Geography — Contemporary India II (incl. 3 marks map work) (20 marks), Political Science — Democratic Politics II (20 marks). The full unit-wise split is in the table on this page.
Can I skip low-weightage chapters?
Not recommended. Low-weightage chapters often have easy, scoring questions. If you are short on time, prioritise the high-weightage units first, then cover the rest.
Does chapter weightage change every year?
It can. CBSE publishes unit-wise marks in each year's syllabus. The figures on this page are from the CBSE curriculum for 2026-27, which applies to the 2027 board exams.