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: Rational and Irrational Numbers
Chapter 2: Profit, Loss and Discount
Chapter 3: Compound Interest
Chapter 4: Expansions
Chapter 5: Factorisation
Chapter 6: Changing the Subject of a Formula
Chapter 7: Linear Equations and Simultaneous Linear Equations
Chapter 8: Indices and Exponents
Chapter 9: Logarithms
Chapter 10: Triangles and Congruency
Chapter 11: Inequalities in Triangles
Chapter 12: Mid-point Theorem and Its Converse
Chapter 13: Pythagoras Theorem
Chapter 14: Rectilinear Figures and Quadrilaterals
Chapter 15: Constructions
Chapter 16: Area Theorems
Chapter 17: Circles
Chapter 18: Similarity
Chapter 19: Understanding and Recognition of Data
Chapter 20: Mean and Median for Ungrouped Data
Chapter 21: Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures
Chapter 22: Surface Area and Volume of Solids
Chapter 23: Trigonometrical Ratios
Chapter 24: Trigonometrical Ratios of Standard Angles
Chapter 25: Solution of Right Triangles
Chapter 26: Complementary Angles
Chapter 27: Coordinate System
Chapter 28: Graphical Solution of Simultaneous Linear Equations
Chapter 29: Distance Formula

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Mathematics?

The Mathematics syllabus has 29 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.