The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC Board) has been proactive in designing the syllabus of Class 10 Mathematics subject each year to make sure the students get a better understanding of the subject and are benefited in their higher studies. Mathematics has become an important field of study and finds it’s applications across banks, pharmaceutical sector, space exploration, engineering, insurance, etc. Therefore, students are advised to study Mathematics in detail to build a strong foundation in the subject and prepare themselves for their higher studies. 

The JAC Board has structured the Class 10 Mathematics syllabus really well. It will help the students in planning their study time, break down the parts of the syllabus, and prepare well for the exams. Mathematics is a highly scoring subject and can increase the overall marks of a student.

The total marks for the subject are 100, divided into two parts: theory paper and internal assessment. The theory paper is of 80 marks and the internal assessment carries the remaining 20 marks. To score well in the JAC Board Class 10 exam, a student should be well-aware of the syllabus and prepare the subject thoroughly. Below we are providing the detailed syllabus of the subject:

Theory Syllabus of JAC Board Class 10 Maths

JAC Board Class 10 Maths Internal Assessment Exam

The internal assessment exam for Class 10 Maths is of 20 marks. Generally, the marks for internal assessment are distributed as follows:

       –>  5 Marks for Attendance (for 90% Attendance)

       –>  5 Marks for Extra-Curricular Activities

       –>  10 Marks for Mock Test / Assignment

The assignment or the project work performed for the internal assessment is evaluated by an internal subject teacher and an external examiner. Both the internal and the external examiner give marks to the students.

Frequently Asked Questions for JAC Board Class 10 Maths Exam:

Q1. How are the marks for the JAC Board Class 10 Maths divided?

The total marks allotted for the JAC board class 10 maths are 100 marks. These marks are divided between theory paper (80 marks) and internal assessment (20 marks) exams.

Q2. What is the weightage for the units of the class 10 maths syllabus?

The following shows the unit-wise weightage of the marks for the class 10 maths syllabus:

1. Number system– 6 marks

2. Algebra – 20 marks

3. Coordinate Geometry – 6 marks

4. Geometry – 15 marks

5. Trigonometry – 12 marks

6. Mensuration – 10 marks

7. Statistics & Probability — 11 marks

Q3. Which unit has the highest weightage for the class 10 maths syllabus?

For the class 10 maths syllabus, the unit with the highest weightage is “Algebra.” 

Q4. When will the internal assessment exams be held?

The dates for internal assessment exams will be declared by your school authorities. Students are advised to contact their school exam department for further information.

Q5. Will the syllabus be reduced for the academic session 2021-22 as well?

Keeping in mind the Covid-19 restrictions, the JAC Board had reduced the syllabus for all the subjects by 25% for the year 2020-21 for the convenience of students. However, no such announcement has been made for the academic session 2021-22. Students are advised to keep visiting the official website of the JAC Board – https://jac.jharkhand.gov.in/jac/ to stay updated.

Q6. Is JAC Board Class 10 Maths a difficult subject to study?

The difficulty of a unit in maths depends on the ability of a student. Some may find it easy, while others may be struggling to understand the same topic. But most of the time, students find “geometry” difficult. However, a student can improve with diligent practice and study