CBSE Class 10 Home Science Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
CBSE Class 10 – Home Science (NCERT Based) Syllabus 2025–26
📘 Header Information
Class: 10
Subject: Home Science
Board: CBSE (Academic Session 2025–26)
📑 Question Pattern & Marking Scheme (CBSE 2025–26)
Total Marks: 100
- Theory: 70 Marks
- Practical: 30 Marks
Duration: 3 hours (Theory)
➡ Theory Question Pattern
Section A — Objective Type Questions
- MCQ, True/False, Fill in the blanks
- Covers basic concepts from all units
- Approx. 14–16 marks
Section B — Very Short & Short Answer Questions
- 2–3 marks questions
- Concept explanation, examples, applications
- Approx. 20–22 marks
Section C — Long Answer Questions
- 4–5 marks questions
- Case studies, situation-based questions
- Approx. 32–34 marks
➡ Practical Exam (30 Marks)
- Experiment/Activity – 10 marks
- Viva Voce – 10 marks
- Practical File / Portfolio – 10 marks
📚 CBSE Class 10 Home Science Syllabus (2025–26)
(Arranged as Units → Topics → Short Learning Outcomes)
UNIT 1 — Human Growth & Development (0–12 years)
Topics:
- Physical, cognitive, emotional, social development
- Needs and care of children
- Role of family & environment
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand growth stages and developmental needs of children.
- Identify factors influencing healthy development.
UNIT 2 — Management of Resources
Topics:
- Types of resources (human, material, financial)
- Principles of management
- Planning, organizing, budgeting
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn efficient use of family resources.
- Understand importance of planning and managing time, money and energy.
UNIT 3 — Food, Nutrition & Health
Topics:
- Functions of food
- Balanced diet, meal planning
- Common nutritional deficiencies
- Hygiene & safety
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn the fundamentals of nutrition and healthy eating habits.
- Prepare simple balanced meals and identify deficiency symptoms.
UNIT 4 — Fibre, Fabric & Clothing
Topics:
- Types of fibres: natural & synthetic
- Fabric construction
- Clothing selection for age, climate and occasion
- Care of clothes
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify fibres and fabrics and their characteristics.
- Learn suitable clothing selection and proper care techniques.
UNIT 5 — Home & Family Living
Topics:
- Family types & roles
- Home management
- Space organization & home safety
- Consumer education
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand family responsibilities, good communication and decision-making.
- Identify consumer rights, safety concerns and smart purchasing habits.
UNIT 6 — Community Development & Services
Topics:
- Importance of community participation
- Basic first aid
- Environmental hygiene
- Government welfare schemes
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize community needs and ways to offer service.
- Understand hygiene practices and simple first-aid techniques.
🎯 Overall Learning Outcomes
- Develop scientific understanding of nutrition, child development and health.
- Gain practical knowledge for managing home and family resources.
- Learn consumer awareness, safety, hygiene and first-aid skills.
- Strengthen decision-making, problem-solving and responsible citizenship qualities.
