• Build a strong base: Science in Class 10 is not about memorizing everything; it’s about understanding the “why” behind every concept. For example, instead of rote-learning Ohm’s Law, understand how current, voltage, and resistance are interrelated.
• Application in real life: Many exam questions are application-based. If you only memorize, you’ll get stuck when the question is twisted. A clear understanding helps you attempt both direct and indirect questions.
• Foundation for higher studies: Class 10 concepts form the base for Class 11–12 and competitive exams (NEET/JEE). So, understanding them deeply now will save effort later.

🔹 Revise NCERT Thoroughly

• NCERT is the Bible for CBSE: Almost 85–90% of CBSE board exam questions come directly or indirectly from NCERT. Don’t skip even the small in-text questions.
• Highlight key points: While revising, underline important formulas, reactions, and definitions. It makes last-minute preparation quicker.
• NCERT diagrams are must-do: Many diagram-based questions (like human eye, reflex arc, electrolytic cell, etc.) are directly asked from NCERT figures. Practice them neatly with proper labeling.

🔹 Solve Sample Papers Regularly

• Simulate real exam conditions: Sit for 3 hours and solve a Class 10 Science Sample Paper without distractions. This builds exam stamina and time management.
• Identify question trends: Solving papers helps you spot which chapters are frequently repeated or carry more weight.
• Boost confidence: The more you practice, the less exam fear you’ll have. It feels like you’ve “already given the exam” multiple times.

🔹 Analyze Mistakes

• Don’t just solve, review: Many students solve papers but never check solutions. The real benefit comes when you compare your answers with the given solutions PDF.
• Spot weak areas: If you repeatedly lose marks in numerical-based Physics or chemical equations, that’s a sign you need extra focus there.
• Avoid repeating errors: Make a “Mistake Notebook” where you note down all the questions you got wrong with correct solutions. Revise it before exams.

🔹 Focus on Diagrams & Definitions

• High-scoring questions: Neat, well-labeled diagrams often fetch full marks. Examples: Human heart, carbon cycle, electric circuit.
• Revision-friendly: Definitions (like Genetics terms, chemical laws, or Physics principles) are straightforward and scoring if learned word-to-word.
• Combine learning styles: Try drawing diagrams while reciting definitions—it makes memory stronger.

🔹 Make a Formula & Reaction Sheet

• Quick reference tool: Prepare a 2–3 page sheet with all important Physics formulas, Chemistry reactions, and Biology definitions/diagrams.
• Last-minute savior: Before entering the exam hall, just revising this sheet refreshes everything.
• Better recall: Writing all formulas (like lens formula, Ohm’s law, work-energy theorem) and reactions (metal + acid, decomposition reactions, etc.) in one place helps in better memory retention.