Science — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Science and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Science — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts
Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals
Chapter 4: Carbon and Its Compounds
Chapter 5: Periodic Classification of Elements
Chapter 6: Life Processes
Chapter 7: Control and Coordination
Chapter 8: How Do Organisms Reproduce?
Chapter 9: Heredity and Evolution
Chapter 10: Light Reflection and Refraction
Chapter 11: The Human Eye and Colourful World
Chapter 12: Electricity
Chapter 13: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Chapter 14: Sources of Energy
Chapter 15: Our Environment
Chapter 16: Management of Natural Resources

Frequently asked questions

Is the Science textbook available for free?

Yes. CBSE publishes the official study material/textbook free of cost. Use the official download link above for the authentic copy.

Is the Science textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Science textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Science 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 — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Science study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.