Class 10 Board Exam Prep Checklist (CBSE / ICSE / State)

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1. Set up (do once, now)

• Collect the latest syllabus & exam pattern for each subject from your board.
• Get previous years' question papers and the latest sample papers.
• Make a subject-wise chapter list and mark "strong / weak / not started".
• Fix a daily study time and a weekly day for full revision.

2. Subject-wise prep

• Maths: finish NCERT/text examples, then exercises; keep a formula sheet; solve one paper/week.
• Science: learn definitions & diagrams; write numericals; revise reactions/laws weekly.
• Social Science: make timelines/maps; one-line answers for dates & terms.
• Languages: practise grammar, letter/essay writing, and reading comprehension.
• English: revise prescribed texts; practise writing tasks to the word limit.

3. The 60-day countdown

• Day 60–30: complete the full syllabus once; clear all doubts.
• Day 30–15: solve previous-year + sample papers under time.
• Day 15–5: focused revision of weak chapters + formula/definition sheets.
• Day 5–1: light revision only; sleep well; no new topics.

4. Answer-writing & tests

• Attempt at least 6 full mock papers before the exam.
• Practise to the marking scheme — present steps, keywords and diagrams.
• Time each section; learn to leave and return to hard questions.
• Review every mock: note repeated mistakes and fix them.

5. Exam-day checklist

• Admit card, ID, pens, pencil, instruments, transparent water bottle.
• Reach the centre early; read the question paper fully first.
• Attempt easy questions first; manage time per marks.
• Keep 10 minutes to revise answers at the end.

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