Science and Technology — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Science and Technology — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Acids, Bases and Salts: General properties, examples and uses
Chapter 2: Chemical Reactions: Types of chemical reactions
Chapter 3: Oxidation and Reduction: Concepts and everyday relevance
Chapter 4: Metals and Non-Metals: Properties and common metals
Chapter 5: Carbon Compounds: Bonding and hydrocarbons
Chapter 6: Common Chemicals Used in Daily Life
Chapter 7: Classification of Elements: History and the periodic table
Chapter 8: Life Processes: Nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in plants and animals
Chapter 9: Control in the Living: Tropic movements; plant hormones; nervous system; coordination
Chapter 10: Reproduction in the Living: Reproduction in plants and animals
Chapter 11: Heredity and Evolution: Heredity and evolution basics
Chapter 12: Electric Circuits: Potential difference, Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits
Chapter 13: Magnets: Magnetic fields, current-carrying wires, motors, generators
Chapter 14: Light: Convergence and Divergence
Chapter 15: Spherical Mirrors: Images formed by concave mirrors
Chapter 16: Refraction: Laws of refraction, velocity and refractive index
Chapter 17: Lenses: Images formed by a convex lens and focusing
Chapter 18: Types of Pollution
Chapter 19: Sources of Pollution and Major Pollutants
Chapter 20: Effect of Pollution on Environment and Health
Chapter 21: Abatement of Pollution
Chapter 22: Use of Efficient and Eco-Friendly Technology
Chapter 23: Sustainable Use of Resources
Chapter 24: Enforcement of Acts, Laws and Policies

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Science and Technology?

The Science and Technology syllabus has 24 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Science and Technology chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Science and Technology syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official Maharashtra Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Science and Technology faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Science and Technology — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Science and Technology study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.