Updated 4 October 2026·16 chapters

ICSE Class 10 Biology — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 10 Biology syllabus for 2026-27: all 16 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with The Cell, Cell Division and Genetics.

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The ICSE Class 10 Biology course for 2026-27 has 16 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 10 Biology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	The Cell	Basic Idea of Cell and Protoplasm · Cell Wall and Cell Membrane · Cytoplasm and Endoplasmic Reticulum
2	Cell Division	Meiosis I and Crossing Over
3	Genetics	Basic ideas of heredity and variation · Chromosomes, genes, alleles and karyotype · Types of chromosomes
4	Absorption of Water and Minerals by Roots	Importance of Water and Minerals · Imbibition and Diffusion · Membranes and Osmosis
5	Transpiration	Meaning and Nature of Transpiration · Experiments to Demonstrate Transpiration · Measurement of Transpiration
6	Photosynthesis	Basic idea and overall equation · Structure of the leaf and chloroplast · Photosynthetic pigments
7	Chemical Coordination in Plants	Plant Growth Regulators · Auxins · Gibberellins
8	Circulatory System of Man	Circulatory system and body fluids · Blood and plasma · Red blood cells and haemoglobin
9	Excretory System	Human Excretory System: Organs and Their Functions · Structure of Kidney · Nephron: Structural and Functional Unit of Kidney
10	Nervous System	Neuron: Structure and Types · Nerve Impulse and Synapse · Nerves, Ganglia, and Divisions of the Nervous System
11	Sense Organs	Sense Organs, Stimulus and Response · Structure of the Eye · Photoreceptors and Image Formation
12	Endocrine System	Basic Ideas of Endocrine System · Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus · Thyroid Gland
13	Reproductive System	Modes of Reproduction and Human Reproductive Characters · Male Reproductive System · Female Reproductive System
14	Population	Meaning of Population and Demography · Population Growth and Its Measurement · Factors Responsible for Population Growth
15	Evolution	Basic idea of evolution · Lamarckism · Example of Lamarckism: Long neck of giraffe
16	Pollution	Meaning of Pollution and Pollutants · Types of Pollutants · Air Pollution

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 10 Biology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 16 chapters of ICSE Class 10 Biology for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 10 Biology board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 10 Biology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 10 Biology course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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