Weightage of Science Class 10 chapter wise 2026 SSC Board
Preparing for Maharashtra SSC 10th Board Exam 2026?
Knowing the chapter-wise weightage for Science is one of the smartest ways to prepare. Science carries 100 marks total (80 theory + 20 internal/practical). The theory paper is divided into two parts:
- Science & Technology Part 1 (Physics + Chemistry) → 40 marks
- Science & Technology Part 2 (Biology + Environment) → 40 marks
Here is the latest chapter-wise marks distribution for 2026 based on the official pattern and previous board trends.
Science Part 1: Physics & Chemistry (40 Marks)
| Chapter Name | Marks (Without Options) | Marks (With Options) |
|---|---|---|
| Gravitation | 3 | 5 |
| Periodic Classification of Elements | 4 | 6 |
| Chemical Reactions and Equations | 4 | 6 |
| Effects of Electric Current | 5 | 7 |
| Heat | 3 | 5 |
| Refraction of Light | 5 | 7 |
| Lenses | 4 | 6 |
| Metallurgy | 4 | 6 |
| Carbon Compounds | 5 | 7 |
| Space Missions | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 40 | 60 |
High Weightage Chapters in Science 1 (Aim for these first):
- Effects of Electric Current (5)
- Refraction of Light (5)
- Carbon Compounds (5)
Science Part 2: Biology & Environment (40 Marks)
| Chapter Name | Marks (Without Options) | Marks (With Options) |
|---|---|---|
| Life Processes in Living Organisms – Part 1 | 4–5 | 6–7 |
| Life Processes in Living Organisms – Part 2 | 4–5 | 6–7 |
| Heredity and Evolution | 3 | 5 |
| Environmental Management | 5 | 7 |
| Towards Green Energy | 4 | 6 |
| Animal Classification | 4 | 6 |
| Introduction to Microbiology | 4 | 6 |
| Cell Biology and Biotechnology | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 40 | 60 |
Note: Life Processes (Part 1 + Part 2) combined often carry 8–10 marks, making them the highest weightage in Science 2.
High Weightage Chapters in Science 2:
- Life Processes (Part 1 & 2)
- Environmental Management
Overall Science Paper Pattern (2026)
- Total Theory: 80 marks (40 + 40)
- Internal Assessment / Practical: 20 marks
- Grand Total: 100 marks
- Passing Marks: 35 out of 100 (in combined theory + internal)
Question Paper Design (Per Part – 40 Marks):
- 1-mark questions
- 2-mark questions
- 3-mark questions
- 5-mark questions (including diagrams & numericals)
Smart Preparation Strategy Based on Weightage
- Master High-Weightage Chapters First Cover Refraction of Light, Electric Current, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, and Environmental Management — these can easily give you 25–30 marks.
- Focus on Diagrams Practice all important diagrams (Ray diagrams in lenses & refraction, electric circuits, human physiology, etc.). They fetch easy marks.
- Numericals & Reactions Expect numericals from Heat, Refraction, and Electric Current. Learn all chemical reactions from Carbon Compounds and Metallurgy.
- Previous Year Papers Solve at least the last 5 years’ papers. The pattern remains quite consistent.
- Scoring Tips
- Write point-wise answers.
- Draw neat, labelled diagrams.
- Don’t leave any question (attempt all).
Final Advice
If you study the top 6–7 chapters properly from both parts, you can comfortably score 65–75+ marks in Science. For 90+ marks, you need to cover almost everything with strong conceptual clarity and regular revision.
