{"id":4705,"date":"2026-04-28T11:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/?p=4705"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:40:39","slug":"best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Reference Books for CBSE Class 10 Students in the 2025-26 Academic Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBSE Class 10 is one of the most important stages in a student\u2019s school life. It is the first board examination year, and for many students, it becomes the foundation for future academic choices. Whether a student plans to move toward Science, Commerce, or Humanities after Class 10, strong board results often build confidence and open more opportunities. Because of this, students and parents both look for the best study resources during the academic session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first and most essential resource for CBSE preparation is always the NCERT textbook. CBSE board papers are based heavily on NCERT content, examples, and chapter concepts. However, many students need more explanation, additional questions, revision tools, and sample papers. That is where reference books become useful. A well-chosen reference book can make difficult topics easier, provide more practice, and help students understand the latest board exam pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the 2025-26 academic year, students need books that are updated, practical, and aligned with the latest competency-based CBSE exam style. This guide explains the best reference books subject-wise in detail and how students can use them wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Books\" >How to Choose the Right Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Best_Reference_Books_for_Mathematics\" >Best Reference Books for Mathematics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#RD_Sharma_Class_10_Mathematics\" >RD Sharma Class 10 Mathematics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#RS_Aggarwal_Mathematics\" >RS Aggarwal Mathematics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Educart_Mathematics_Question_Bank\" >Educart Mathematics Question Bank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Best_Reference_Books_for_Science\" >Best Reference Books for Science<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Lakhmir_Singh_and_Manjit_Kaur_Science_Series\" >Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur Science Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#NCERT_Exemplar_Science\" >NCERT Exemplar Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Oswaal_Science_Question_Bank\" >Oswaal Science Question Bank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Best_Reference_Books_for_Social_Science\" >Best Reference Books for Social Science<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Arihant_All_in_One_Social_Science\" >Arihant All in One Social Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Together_With_Social_Science\" >Together With Social Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Oswaal_Social_Science_Question_Bank\" >Oswaal Social Science Question Bank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Best_Reference_Books_for_English\" >Best Reference Books for English<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Arihant_All_in_One_English\" >Arihant All in One English<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Educart_English_Question_Bank\" >Educart English Question Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Sample_Papers_for_English\" >Sample Papers for English<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Best_Reference_Books_for_Hindi\" >Best Reference Books for Hindi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#All_in_One_Hindi\" >All in One Hindi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Educart_Hindi_Question_Bank\" >Educart Hindi Question Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Oswaal_Hindi_Question_Bank\" >Oswaal Hindi Question Bank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Recommended_Subject-Wise_Combination\" >Recommended Subject-Wise Combination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Smart_Study_Plan_Using_Reference_Books\" >Smart Study Plan Using Reference Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Common_Mistakes_Students_Should_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes Students Should Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelegacyghostwriters.com\/blog\/best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-students-in-the-2025-26-academic-year\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Reference_Books_Are_Important_for_CBSE_Class_10\"><\/span><b>Why Reference Books Are Important for CBSE Class 10<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students ask whether NCERT alone is enough for Class 10. The answer depends on the student\u2019s goals. If a student wants basic preparation and understands every chapter thoroughly, NCERT can cover much of the syllabus. But students aiming for higher marks usually need additional practice and exposure to different question styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reference books are useful because they explain topics in simpler ways, give extra solved examples, and provide chapter tests. They also help students prepare for application-based and case-study questions, which have become more common in recent CBSE exams. Instead of only memorizing answers, students now need to apply concepts in new situations. Good reference books train students for that style of paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major benefit is time management. When students solve sample papers regularly, they become faster and more confident during the real examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Books\"><\/span><b>How to Choose the Right Books<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students often make one common mistake: they buy too many books. Owning many books does not guarantee good marks. In fact, it can create confusion and pressure. A better strategy is to choose one strong concept book and one reliable practice book for each subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While selecting books, students should check whether the edition is updated for the 2025-26 session. They should also look for clear explanations, chapter-wise questions, solved sample papers, and answers that follow CBSE marking style. Books that use easy language are often more effective than books filled with difficult terminology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency matters more than quantity. One book completed properly is far better than five books left half-finished.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Reference_Books_for_Mathematics\"><\/span><b>Best Reference Books for Mathematics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics is one of the most scoring subjects in CBSE Class 10, but only if students practice regularly. Maths requires concept clarity, formula revision, and repeated problem-solving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RD_Sharma_Class_10_Mathematics\"><\/span><b>RD Sharma Class 10 Mathematics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RD Sharma remains one of the most trusted books for CBSE Mathematics. It is especially popular among students aiming for 90% and above. The book covers each chapter in detail and offers a large number of practice questions. Problems usually move from basic to advanced level, allowing students to build confidence gradually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is particularly helpful for Algebra, Triangles, Trigonometry, Surface Areas and Volumes, and Coordinate Geometry. Students who solve RD Sharma consistently often develop strong fundamentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RS_Aggarwal_Mathematics\"><\/span><b>RS Aggarwal Mathematics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RS Aggarwal is another highly respected option. Many students prefer it because the exercises are structured and slightly easier to navigate than some advanced books. It offers a good balance between concept learning and exam-level practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who want regular daily practice without feeling overwhelmed may find RS Aggarwal a comfortable choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educart_Mathematics_Question_Bank\"><\/span><b>Educart Mathematics Question Bank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educart has become popular for modern CBSE preparation because it focuses on current paper patterns. Their Mathematics question bank is useful for competency-based questions, case-based sets, and final revision practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who already know concepts but need board-style preparation can benefit greatly from this book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Reference_Books_for_Science\"><\/span><b>Best Reference Books for Science<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science in Class 10 includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It requires theory learning, diagrams, reasoning-based answers, and numericals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakhmir_Singh_and_Manjit_Kaur_Science_Series\"><\/span><b>Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur Science Series<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These books are highly recommended for students who find Science difficult. The explanations are simple, step-by-step, and beginner-friendly. Complex ideas such as electricity, chemical reactions, heredity, and light are explained clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many teachers recommend this series because it helps students understand the \u201cwhy\u201d behind concepts instead of only memorizing definitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCERT_Exemplar_Science\"><\/span><b>NCERT Exemplar Science<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT Exemplar is excellent for higher-level preparation. It includes multiple-choice questions, assertion-reason questions, short answers, and analytical problems. Students targeting top marks should definitely solve it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it is based on NCERT concepts but with deeper questioning, it helps students become ready for tricky board questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oswaal_Science_Question_Bank\"><\/span><b>Oswaal Science Question Bank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oswaal books are widely used for final preparation. Their Science question bank includes chapter summaries, important diagrams, previous-year questions, and mock papers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is ideal for revision during the last few months before the board exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Reference_Books_for_Social_Science\"><\/span><b>Best Reference Books for Social Science<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Science includes History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Many students think it is only about memorization, but scoring well also depends on answer presentation and regular revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arihant_All_in_One_Social_Science\"><\/span><b>Arihant All in One Social Science<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book is useful for students who prefer one combined resource. It includes notes, summaries, solved questions, and practice sets in a single volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who do not want to manage multiple books often choose this option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Together_With_Social_Science\"><\/span><b>Together With Social Science<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book is known for concise revision notes and question practice. It is especially helpful before school exams and pre-boards when students need quick revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oswaal_Social_Science_Question_Bank\"><\/span><b>Oswaal Social Science Question Bank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oswaal\u2019s Social Science books are valuable because they include competency-based questions, source-based questions, and assertion-reason practice. These are highly relevant for the latest CBSE pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Reference_Books_for_English\"><\/span><b>Best Reference Books for English<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English is often underestimated, but it can become a high-scoring subject with proper preparation. Students need grammar accuracy, literature understanding, reading comprehension, and writing skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arihant_All_in_One_English\"><\/span><b>Arihant All in One English<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book covers literature summaries, grammar exercises, writing section formats, and sample papers. It is a balanced choice for overall preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educart_English_Question_Bank\"><\/span><b>Educart English Question Bank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educart is especially useful for modern board pattern questions. Their material focuses on unseen passages, creative writing formats, and competency-based questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Papers_for_English\"><\/span><b>Sample Papers for English<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timed sample paper practice is extremely useful in English. It helps students manage reading comprehension, grammar, and writing sections within the exam duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Reference_Books_for_Hindi\"><\/span><b>Best Reference Books for Hindi<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi requires literature preparation, grammar strength, and neat answer writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_in_One_Hindi\"><\/span><b>All in One Hindi<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong option for students who want notes plus practice in one place. It helps with prose, poetry, grammar, and writing section preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educart_Hindi_Question_Bank\"><\/span><b>Educart Hindi Question Bank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good for board-style questions, grammar practice, and latest pattern preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oswaal_Hindi_Question_Bank\"><\/span><b>Oswaal Hindi Question Bank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpful for revision and chapter-wise board questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Subject-Wise_Combination\"><\/span><b>Recommended Subject-Wise Combination<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best Concept Book<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best Practice Book<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best Revision Book<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RD Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RS Aggarwal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educart<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakhmir Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT Exemplar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oswaal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arihant All in One<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oswaal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together With<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arihant All in One<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educart<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sample Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in One<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educart<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oswaal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Study_Plan_Using_Reference_Books\"><\/span><b>Smart Study Plan Using Reference Books<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students should begin by completing the NCERT chapter first. After that, they should use the reference book to understand concepts in more detail. Then they should solve chapter-wise questions and mark difficult areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During mid-session, students should begin solving school test papers and sample papers. In the last three months before boards, revision should become the priority. At that stage, question banks and mock papers become more useful than theory-heavy books.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Students_Should_Avoid\"><\/span><b>Common Mistakes Students Should Avoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One major mistake is collecting too many books and finishing none. Another mistake is skipping NCERT entirely. Since CBSE relies heavily on NCERT, ignoring it can be risky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some students also read solutions without solving questions themselves. This creates false confidence. Real improvement happens only when students attempt questions independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another mistake is waiting until the final months to start practice papers. Early exposure to exam papers reduces stress later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best reference books for CBSE Class 10 students in the 2025-26 academic year are the ones that support understanding, revision, and regular practice. NCERT should remain the core study source, while trusted books like RD Sharma, RS Aggarwal, Lakhmir Singh, Oswaal, Educart, and Arihant can strengthen preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students do not need every famous book on the market. They need a focused plan, disciplined revision, and smart book choices. 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