MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 – Subject-wise PDF Download

The MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 has been officially released by the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) for students preparing for the Class 10 exams. Knowing the MBOSE HSLC Syllabus in detail is crucial because it allows students to plan their preparation, understand subject-wise topics, and manage time efficiently during the academic year. Moreover, the board has aligned its syllabus with NCERT/CBSE guidelines, making it easier for students to follow and revise with standard textbooks. Students preparing for exams can also refer to our Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2026 page for subject-specific guidance.

By following the MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026, students will know exactly what chapters and units are required for exam preparation. Additionally, the syllabus provides clarity on the marking scheme, as all papers are conducted for a total of 100 marks. Hence, downloading the official PDF and referring to it frequently will significantly enhance exam readiness.

MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 – Mathematics

The MBOSE HSLC Syllabus  for Mathematics covers five major units. Students must ensure they understand all topics thoroughly and practice NCERT solutions for conceptual clarity.

Units	Part	Topics
Unit I: Sets and Functions	Sets	Sets and their representations, Empty set, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Subsets of a set of real numbers, especially intervals (with notations). Universal set. Venn diagrams. Union and Intersection of Sets. Difference of sets. Complement of a set. Properties of Complement.NCERT Solutions for Sets
	Relations & Functions	Ordered pairs. Cartesian product of sets. Number of elements in the Cartesian product of two finite sets. Cartesian product of the set of reals with itself (upto R x R x R).Definition of relation, pictorial diagrams, domain, co-domain and range of a relation. Function as a special type of relation. Pictorial representation of a function, domain, co-domain and range of a function. Real valued functions, domain and range of these functions, constant, identity, polynomial, rational, modulus, signum, exponential, logarithmic and greatest integer functions, with their graphs. Sum, difference, product and quotients of functions.
	Trigonometric Functions	Positive and negative angles. Measuring angles in radians and in degrees and conversion from one measure to another. Definition of trigonometric functions with the help of unit circle. Truth of the identity sin2x + cos2x = 1, for all x. Signs of trigonometric functions. Domain and range of trigonometric functions and their graphs. Expressing sin (x±y) and cos (x±y) in terms of sinx, siny, cosx & cosy and their simple applications.
Unit-II: Algebra	Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Need for complex numbers, especially√−1, to be motivated by inability to solve some of the quadratic equations. Algebraic properties of complex numbers. Argand plane.
	Linear Inequalities	Linear inequalities. Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities in one variable and their representation on the number line.
	Permutations and Combinations	Fundamental principle of counting. Factorial n. (n!) Permutations and combinations, derivation of Formulae for nPr and nCr and their connections, simple applications.
	Binomial Theorem	Historical perspective, statement and proof of the binomial theorem for positive integral indices. Pascal’s triangle, simple applications.
	Sequence and Series	Sequence and Series. Arithmetic Mean (A.M.) Geometric Progression (G.P.), general term of a G.P., sum of n terms of a G.P., infinite G.P. and its sum, geometric mean (G.M.), relation between A.M. and G.M.
Unit-III: Coordinate Geometry	Straight Lines	Brief recall of two dimensional geometry from earlier classes. Slope of a line and angle between two lines. Various forms of equations of a line: parallel to axis, point -slope form, slope-intercept form, two-point form, intercept form, Distance of a point from a line.
	Conic Sections	Sections of a cone: circles, ellipse, parabolas, hyperbola, a point, a straight line and a pair of intersecting lines as a degenerated case of a conic section. Standard equations and simple properties of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Standard equation of a circle.
	Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry	Coordinate axes and coordinate planes in three dimensions. Coordinates of a point. Distance between two points.
Unit-IV: Calculus	Calculus	Derivative is introduced as the rate of change both as that of the distance function and geometrically. Intuitive idea of limit. Limits of polynomials and rational functions, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Definition of derivative relates it to the scope of tangent of the curve, derivative of sum, difference, product and quotient of functions. Derivatives of polynomial and trigonometric functions.
Unit-V: Statistics and Probability	Statistics	Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data.
	Probability	Events; occurrence of events, ‘not’, ‘and’ and ‘or’ events, exhaustive events, mutually exclusive events, Axiomatic (set theoretic) probability, connections with other theories of earlier classes. Probability of an event, probability of ‘not’, ‘and’ and ‘or’ events.

For exam-focused preparation tips, check our Preparation Tips for HSLC Exam 2026 guide.

MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 – Physics

The HSLC Syllabus for Physics focuses on practical understanding and conceptual clarity. Key topics include:

Units	Important Topics and NCERT Solutions
Electrostatics	Electric Charges, Conservation of charge, Coulomb’s law-force between two point charges, forces between multiple charges, the electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges and of electric dipole in an electrostatic field, etc.
Current Electricity	Ohm’s law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics (linear and nonlinear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity, Kirchhoff’s laws, and simple applications. Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge, etc.
Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism	Torque on a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) in a uniform magnetic field; bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid, Force on a moving charge in a uniform magnetic and electric fields, Earth’s magnetic field and magnetic elements, etc.
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law, induced emf and current; Lenz’s Law, peak and RMS value of alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance, etc.
Electromagnetic Waves	Electromagnetic waves, their characteristics, their transverse nature, the electromagnetic spectrum, including elementary facts about their uses, etc.
Optics	Refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, lensmaker’s formula. Magnification, power of a lens, Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula, a combination of thin lenses in contact, etc.
Dual Nature of Matter	Matter waves-wave nature of particles, de Broglie relation, Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations; Einstein’s photoelectric equation-particle nature of light, Davisson-Germer experiment, etc.
Atoms and Nuclei	Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum, Composition and size of nucleus, Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford’s model of atom; atomic masses, isotopes, radioactive decay law, etc.
Electronic Devices	transistor as a switch, I-V characteristics of the transistor, transistor as an amplifier (common emitter configuration), the basic idea of analogue and digital signals, etc.
Communication Systems	Propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, amplitude modulation.Production and detection of an amplitude-modulated wave, etc.

MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 – Chemistry

The HSLC Syllabus for Chemistry covers both physical and organic chemistry. Important units are:

Units	Important Topics and NCERT Solutions
Solid State	Electrical and magnetic properties, Packing efficiency, voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, point defects, etc.
Solutions	Osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, Elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, abnormal molecular mass, etc
Electrochemistry	Kohlrausch’s Law, lead accumulator, Conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific, variations of conductivity with concentration, etc.
Chemical Kinetics	Integrated rate equations and half-life, the concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematical treatment), etc
Surface Chemistry	Brownian movement, electrophoresis, Lyophobic multimolecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids; Tyndall effect, coagulation, emulsion-types of emulsions, etc
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements	Occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron, Principles and methods of extraction – concentration, oxidation, reduction – electrolytic method and refining; etc
p-block Elements	Halides PCl3, Ozone, Sulphur-allotropic forms; Phosphorus – allotropic forms, Preparation properties and uses of sulphur-dioxide, etc.
d and f-block elements	Magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, Metallic character, ionization enthalpy, preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4, etc
Coordination Compounds	IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Introduction, ligands, coordination number, Werner’s theory, VBT, and CFT; structure and stereoisomerism, etc
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, substitution reactions, etc
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	Mechanism of dehydration, physical and chemical properties, uses, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol, etc
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids	Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical, uses, methods of preparation, etc
Amines (Organic Compounds and containing Nitrogen)	Classification, structure, methods of preparation, secondary and tertiary amines, etc
Biomolecules	Monosaccharides (glucose and fructose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen) importance, etc
Polymers	Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers, etc, Some important polymers: natural and bakelite, rubber, etc
Chemistry in Everyday Life	Tranquillizers antiseptics, disinfectants, antacids, antihistamines, artificial sweetening agents, etc

MBOSE HSSLC Syllabus 2026 – Biology

The HSLC Syllabus for Biology is designed to cover all key concepts that students must understand for exams. Each unit has assigned marks, helping students focus on high-weightage topics:

Unit Name	Marks
Reproduction in Organisms	14
Genetics and Evolution	18
Biology and Human Welfare	14
Biotechnology and its applications	10
Ecology and Environment	14

Tip: Focus on Genetics and Evolution as it carries the highest marks. Along with the syllabus, students should solve previous years’ question papers and sample problems to strengthen their preparation. For NEET-focused preparation, refer to our Prepare for Biology for NEET page.

MBOSE HSSLC Syllabus 2026 – English

English is a scoring subject if approached strategically. The HSLC Syllabus  for English includes reading, writing, and comprehension skills with proper weightage:

Section Name	Marks
Reading Skills	20
Advanced Writing Skills	30
TextbookSupplementary Reader	3515

Tip: Regular reading and practice of writing tasks will improve both comprehension and grammar. Analyzing sample papers helps in understanding how questions are framed from each section. Check Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2026 for practice strategies.

MBOSE HSSLC Syllabus 2026 – History

History demands both memorization and analytical skills. The HSLC Syllabus  covers Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India, along with map work:

Section Name	Marks
Archaeology & Ancient India	29
Medieval India	29
Modern India	36
Map Work	6

Tip: Focus on Modern India as it carries the highest marks. Using timelines, charts, and maps helps retain important dates and events efficiently.

MBOSE Class 12 Syllabus 2026 for New Subjects

In addition to core subjects, MBOSE has introduced several elective and skill-based subjects. Students can now download the MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 for these subjects from official links to prepare effectively:

Subject	Syllabus links
Horticulture	Click to download
Informatics Practices	Click to download
Music	Click to download
Physical Education	Click to download
Psychology	Click to download
Sociology	Click to download
Travel & Tourism	Click to download

Students opting for these new subjects should carefully go through the syllabus topics, practical components, and assessment patterns. Practicing previous year question papers along with theory enhances understanding and confidence.

Conclusion

Knowing the complete MBOSE HSLC Syllabus 2026 is the first step toward focused preparation. By referring to subject-wise topics, marks distribution, and NCERT solutions, students can plan their studies systematically. Along with traditional subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and History, attention to new electives ensures well-rounded preparation.

By downloading the syllabus, solving previous papers, and revising consistently, students can approach the exams with confidence. Remember, consistent effort and smart preparation aligned with the HSLC Syllabus increase the chances of scoring well and reducing exam stress.

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