Telangana SSC Syllabus 2025-26

About Telangana SSC Board (BSETS)

The Board of Secondary Education, Telangana State (BSETS) conducts the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) examination for Class 10 students in Telangana. The board was formed in 2014 when Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh, and largely follows the same curriculum framework.

TS SSC exam is held in March–April with results in May. The exam covers seven subjects: First Language (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi), Second Language, Third Language (English), Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, and Social Studies. Total marks: 600.

Minimum pass marks: 35 out of 100 per subject. Failed students can appear for the supplementary exam in June–July.

Mathematics Syllabus (100 marks)

TS SSC Maths covers:

Real Numbers and Progressions: Number systems, Euclid's algorithm, AP and GP series.

Algebra: Sets, Polynomials, Linear Equations (two variables), Quadratic Equations.

Geometry: Similar triangles, Tangents and secants to circles, Coordinate Geometry.

Trigonometry: Ratios and identities, Heights and distances.

Mensuration: Surface area and volume of combined solids.

Statistics and Probability: Mean, median, mode of grouped data; classical probability.

TS SSC Maths paper has four parts: Fill in the blanks (5×1=5 marks), MCQs (5×1=5 marks), Short answer (6×2=12 marks), Long answer (5×4=20 marks) — for the 42-mark external paper per unit. Two units (Algebra/Geometry and Arithmetic/Mensuration) are tested.

Physical Science and Biological Science

Physical Science (100 marks) — Physics and Chemistry:

Physics: Heat, Reflection at curved surfaces, Refraction of light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism.

Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids/Bases/Salts, Atomic Structure, Periodic Classification, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry.

Biological Science (100 marks):

Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation, Excretion, Control and Coordination (nervous and endocrine), Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution, Ecosystems, Natural Resources.

TS SSC Physical Science has a practical component: 20 marks for lab experiments. Students must maintain an experiment record book throughout the year.

Social Studies Syllabus

Social Studies (100 marks) covers History, Geography, Civics, and Economics:

History: Industrial Revolution and its global impact, Rise of Nationalism worldwide, Nationalist Movements in India (1885–1947), Post-independence India.

Geography: Water Resources, Agriculture in India, Industries (cotton, iron, steel, IT), Transport and Communication, Population and Migration. Telangana-specific geography is part of the TS curriculum.

Civics: Diversity of India, Democracy, Government structures (Central/State/Local), Constitutional Rights, Gender equality, Challenges to democracy.

Economics: Development, Primary Sector (agriculture), Secondary and Tertiary Sectors, Globalisation, Consumer Rights, Banking and Public Finance.

Telangana-specific topics (Telangana movement, Telangana geography) are included in the TS SSC curriculum — these are not in AP SSC or CBSE.

Exam Preparation Tips for TS SSC

TS SSC uses Telangana SCERT textbooks as the primary study material. These are available free on the official SCERT Telangana website.

Revision strategy: Start chapter-wise revision from December. Use NCERT books alongside SCERT books for deeper understanding of Maths and Science.

Previous year papers: Solving last 5 years of TS SSC papers is essential. The question pattern and difficulty are consistent year to year.

Language subjects: Telugu First Language and Hindi require consistent daily practice. Many students score poorly in languages despite being strong in core subjects — do not neglect them.

Practicals: Complete all Science practicals and maintain a clean, well-labelled record book. The external examiner evaluates both records and viva during the practical exam.