Standard Vs Basic Maths CBSE Class 10 and CBSE New Update

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What is Basic Maths? 

Structured for students with lower quantitative ability or pursuing non-science streams (commerce, arts, etc.). 

The syllabus is the same as standard Maths up to Class 10th.

 Assesses lower-level mathematical skills compared to standard Maths.

 Questions are generally easier and more application-oriented.

 Option for taking Applied Mathematics in classes 11 and 12. 

What is Standard Maths? 

Meant for students interested in science or higher studies in mathematics. 

The syllabus covers more advanced topics than basic Maths. Needed higher-level mathematical abilities.

Questions involve more complexity and theoretical understanding. 

Competency Based Question is more nearly 50 percent.

Opens doors to standard Mathematics code 041 in classes 11 and 12 (PCM), which is required for many science and engineering fields.

For the session 2025-2026 onward, the following has been decided by the Board. 

The relaxation in this rule to continue further for the academic session 2025-26 onward. Thus, Students who offered Mathematics Basic (241) are also allowed to offer Mathematics (041) in class XI. 

Before permitting Mathematics (041) in class XI to such students, the Head of the Institution/School should satisfy that the students have the aptitude and ability to pursue Mathematics (041) in class XI. 

Note: Also in the earlier sessions, CBSE has given exemption to offer Mathematics (041) in class XI/XII to the students who offered Mathematics (Basic) in class X because of pandemic and other issues.