Start with NCERT
CBSE builds its syllabus on NCERT textbooks, so the NCERT chapters are your base. Before notes, guides or extra books, make sure you can answer from the textbook itself, including the end-of-chapter exercises. The books are free to read at ncert.nic.in.
The three phases
| Phase | Days | What to do | What helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Learn | Days 1 to 50 | Finish every chapter, about 4 to 6 pages a day. Do the in-text questions and the exercise questions. Ask doubts the same day. | Guru for doubts, a short test after each chapter |
| 2. Practise | Days 51 to 85 | One full sample paper every 3 days, written in the exam time. Fix every mistake the next day. | Exams with a clock and minus marks, Mistakes to fix |
| 3. Revise | Days 86 to 100 | Revise only your mistakes list, formulas, diagrams and definitions. Sleep early. | Flashcards and the 60-second speed round |
Your exam countdown
Enter your exam date, the pages left to learn, and how many days a week you'll study. The calculator keeps the last quarter of your study days for revision.
Exam countdown calculator
Pick a future exam date to see your plan.
Use the board's own papers
CBSE publishes sample papers and marking schemes, and previous years' question papers are easy to find. Write them in the exam time, then mark yourself against the marking scheme. That shows you how marks are really given, step by step.
Don't forget internal assessment
In most subjects the final marks combine the board exam with internal assessment. Submit your projects, practicals and notebooks on time. Easy marks lost here are hard to win back in the paper.
Practise competency-based questions
Recent CBSE papers include a good share of competency-based questions: case studies, real-life situations and 'why' or 'how' questions. They need understanding, not only memory. When you study a chapter, ask Guru for an example from daily life, then try to explain it in your own words.
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Mistakes to avoid
- Starting new books in the last month. Revise NCERT instead.
- Only reading, never writing. Marks come from writing.
- Skipping the mistakes list.
- Studying all night before a paper.
Start today, even if you have fewer than 100 days. Shorten phase 1 and keep phases 2 and 3 as they are.
Questions
How many days before the exam should I start preparing for CBSE Class 10?
A 100-day plan is comfortable: about 50 days to finish the chapters, 35 for sample papers and mistakes, and 15 for revision. With less time, shorten the first phase but keep practice and revision.
When do CBSE Class 10 exams start?
They usually start in mid-February. In 2026, Class 10 exams ran from 17 February to 10 March. Check the official CBSE date sheet for your year, then enter that date in the calculator.
Are NCERT books enough for CBSE Class 10?
NCERT is the base of the syllabus, so learn it fully, including the exercises. Also write sample papers and previous years' papers so you learn how questions are asked.
Can Gyanmor make practice tests from my NCERT chapters?
Yes. Open the NCERT PDF in Gyanmor, pick the pages (2 or more for a test, 10 or more for an exam), and Gyanmor makes questions from them, with a clock and optional minus marks.
