Study time table for class 10

A good class 10 time table gives about 3 to 4 hours a day to self-study during school, rising to 5 to 6 in the two months before boards, with Maths and Science in your freshest block. Plan the year backwards from the February board exam: finish the syllabus by November, then spend December and January on sample papers and revision.

Class 10 time table with school (weekdays)

Time	What to do
6:00 to 7:00 AM	Social Science or Science theory: read a section, then recall it from memory
7:30 AM to 2:00 PM	School
2:00 to 4:00 PM	Lunch, rest and homework
4:00 to 5:30 PM	Maths: NCERT exercises, then extra questions on the same topic
5:30 to 6:15 PM	Break, play or exercise
6:15 to 7:30 PM	Science numericals and diagrams
8:30 to 9:15 PM	English or second language: one writing task or grammar set
9:15 to 9:35 PM	Review the day with flashcards, then sleep by 10:30
Sunday	One timed sample paper in the morning, then check it and note every mistake

Class 10 time table without school (holidays and study leave)

Time	What to do
7:00 to 9:00 AM	Maths: one chapter's exercises, then previous year questions on it
9:30 to 11:30 AM	Science: one chapter, with diagrams and numericals
12:00 to 1:00 PM	Social Science: one chapter, with map work
1:00 to 3:00 PM	Lunch and rest
3:00 to 4:30 PM	Languages: writing practice and literature answers
5:00 to 6:00 PM	Outdoor time
6:30 to 8:00 PM	Weakest subject from your mistake list
9:00 to 9:30 PM	Flashcard review of the day

Key Takeaways

Plan backwards from the February board exam: syllabus by November, revision in December and January.
Give Maths and Science your best hours. They need daily practice, not reading.
Do one timed sample paper every Sunday from October onwards.
Keep a list of every mistake and spend one evening block a week on it.
From 2026 there is an optional second board exam in May, but plan to do your best in February.

Class 10 is the first year that ends in a board exam, so the whole year has a fixed deadline. The time tables above handle the day; this page also covers how to plan the months, which is where most students lose time.

The two board exams

From 2026, CBSE holds two class 10 board exams a year, as reported when the board announced it. The first, in February, is compulsory. The second, in May, is optional and lets students try to improve their score in up to three subjects, with the better score counting. Check your school's circular for the exact eligibility rules. Treat the May exam as a safety net, not a plan: the time table should aim at February.

A month-by-month plan

Months	Focus	Self-study on school days
April to September	Learn each chapter as school teaches it; NCERT exercises in full	3 hours
October to November	Finish the syllabus; start Sunday sample papers	3 to 4 hours
December	Revise every chapter; previous year papers by chapter	4 to 5 hours
January to February	Full timed papers, mistake list, pre-boards	5 to 6 hours

How to study each subject

Maths

Do every NCERT exercise, then the examples, then previous year questions for that chapter. Board questions follow NCERT closely. Practise writing full steps, because marks go to the method as well as the answer.

Science

Split Physics, Chemistry and Biology across the week. Physics needs numericals, Chemistry needs equations and reactions, and Biology needs labelled diagrams. Make a flashcard for every definition, formula and diagram label.

Social Science

History dates, Geography maps, and the key terms in Civics and Economics are recall work. Read a section, close the book, write what you remember, then check. Do map practice weekly, not just before the exam.

English and second language

Practise one writing format (letter, article, notice) each week under time, and answer literature questions in the length the marks suggest.

Common time table mistakes

Planning 8 to 10 hours on a school day. You will drop it within a week. Start at 3 hours and add more when it sticks.
Only reading. Testing yourself from memory works far better than rereading notes.
Leaving sample papers to the last month. Start in October so you can fix what they show.
Cutting sleep before exams. Memory consolidates during sleep, so keep 7 to 8 hours.

For other years, see the time tables for class 9 and class 12.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours should a class 10 student study daily?

About 3 to 4 hours of self-study on school days for most of the year, rising to 5 to 6 in the two months before the board exams. On holidays and study leave, 6 to 7 hours split into blocks with breaks is realistic.

What is the best time table for class 10?

One you can follow every day: a short morning block for memorisation, two practice blocks after school with a break between them, and 20 minutes of review at night. Keep Sunday for a timed paper.

When should I start revising for class 10 boards?

Aim to finish the syllabus by about November, so that December and January go on revision, sample papers and previous year papers before the February exams.

Are there two board exams for class 10?

Yes, from 2026. CBSE holds a compulsory first exam in February and an optional second exam in May that students can take to improve their score in up to three subjects. The better score counts.

Which subject should I study first in class 10?

Put Maths and Science in your freshest block, usually after school or early morning, because they need practice rather than reading. Social Science and languages fit later blocks and short gaps.