Mathematics — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Mathematics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Compound Interest
Chapter 2: Goods and Services Tax
Chapter 3: Banking
Chapter 4: Shares and Dividends
Chapter 5: Linear Inequations
Chapter 6: Quadratic Equations
Chapter 7: Problems on Quadratic Equations
Chapter 8: Ratio and Proportion
Chapter 9: Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem
Chapter 10: Matrices
Chapter 11: Arithmetic Progression
Chapter 12: Geometric Progression
Chapter 13: Reflection
Chapter 14: Section and Mid-Point Formulae
Chapter 15: Equation of a Line
Chapter 16: Similarity
Chapter 17: Loci
Chapter 18: Angle and Cyclic Properties of a Circle
Chapter 19: Tangent Properties of Circles
Chapter 20: Constructions
Chapter 21: Volume and Surface Area of Solids
Chapter 22: Trigonometrical Identities
Chapter 23: Heights and Distances
Chapter 24: Graphical Representation of Statistical Data
Chapter 25: Measures of Central Tendency
Chapter 26: Probability

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Mathematics?

The Mathematics syllabus has 26 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Mathematics chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Mathematics syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Mathematics faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Mathematics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Mathematics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.