Updated 6 August 2026·13 chapters

Karnataka Board Class 10 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka Board Class 10 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 13 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the KSEEB / PUE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Karnataka Board Class 10 Science course for 2026-27 has 13 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Karnataka Board Class 10 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Chemical Reactions and Equations	Chemical Equations and Balancing · Types of Chemical Reactions · Oxidation and Reduction (Redox Reactions)
2	Metals and Non-metals	Physical Properties of Metals and Non-metals · Chemical Properties of Metals · Reactivity Series and Applications
3	Acids, Bases and Salts	Introduction to Acids and Bases · Chemical Properties of Acids · Chemical Properties of Bases
4	Carbon and its Compounds	Bonding in Carbon - Covalent Bonding · Versatile Nature of Carbon · Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds
5	Life Processes	Introduction to Life Processes · Nutrition · Respiration
6	How do Organisms Reproduce?	Basic Concepts of Reproduction · Asexual Reproduction · Sexual Reproduction - General Concepts
7	Control and Coordination	Animals - Nervous System · Coordination in Plants · Hormones in Animals
8	Heredity	1 Accumulation of Variation During Reproduction · 2.1 Inherited Traits and Human Characteristics · 2.2 Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
9	Electricity	Electric Current and Circuit · Electric Potential and Potential Difference · Ohm's Law and Resistance
10	Light – Reflection and Refraction	Nature and Behavior of Light · Reflection of Light · Spherical Mirrors - Concave Mirrors
11	Magnetic Effects of Electric Current	Magnetic Field and Field Lines · Magnetic Field Due to Current-Carrying Conductors · Force on Current-Carrying Conductor in Magnetic Field
12	The Human Eye and the Colourful World	The Human Eye - Structure and Function · Defects of Vision and Their Correction · Refraction Through a Prism
13	Our Environment	Ecosystem Components · Food Chains and Food Webs · Ozone Layer Depletion

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 Karnataka Board Class 10 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 13 chapters of Karnataka Board Class 10 Science for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Karnataka Board Class 10 Science 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 Karnataka Board Class 10 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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