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By Rohit RP
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Updated on 27 Aug 2026, 15:18 IST
The SCORE Syllabus 2026 changes according to the student's class and, for Classes 11 and 12, the selected JEE or NEET pathway. Class 4 students prepare Mathematics, Science and English, while students in higher classes move into Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and reasoning-based topics. For senior students, the syllabus becomes pathway-specific: JEE covers Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, while NEET covers Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
Students should therefore prepare from the syllabus listed for their current class and selected pathway, rather than treating SCORE as one common syllabus for Classes 4–12.
Before going chapter by chapter, use this table to identify the subjects relevant to your SCORE assessment.
| Class | Subjects in SCORE 2026 |
| Class 4 | Mathematics, Science, English |
| Class 5 | Mathematics, Science, IQ/Critical Reasoning |
| Class 6 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IQ/Critical Reasoning |
| Class 7 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IQ/Critical Reasoning |
| Class 8 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IQ |
| Class 9 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IQ |
| Class 10 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IQ |
| Class 11 JEE | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Class 11 NEET | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology |
| Class 12 JEE | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Class 12 NEET | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology |
The subject structure becomes progressively more specialised as students move to higher classes. Classes 11 and 12 are different from the junior and foundation stages because students choose a JEE- or NEET-oriented SCORE assessment.
The SCORE syllabus is class-specific. A Class 5 student does not prepare the same topics as a Class 9 student, and a Class 11 JEE aspirant follows a different subject combination from a Class 11 NEET aspirant.
The progression can broadly be understood in three stages.
At this stage, SCORE focuses on foundational mathematical and scientific understanding together with language or reasoning skills.
Class 4 includes English as a dedicated subject, while Class 5 introduces a more prominent IQ and critical-reasoning component.

From the middle-school years, science is increasingly represented through separate Physics, Chemistry and Biology concepts.
At the same time, Mathematics becomes more analytical and the reasoning component expands into areas such as coding-decoding, direction sense, quantitative reasoning, puzzles and data interpretation.

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE
For senior students, SCORE moves from the broader school-level structure into target-exam-oriented subject combinations.
JEE pathway:
Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry
NEET pathway:
Physics + Chemistry + Botany + Zoology
Students should first identify their correct class and pathway before beginning preparation.

The SCORE Class 4 syllabus tests three different areas of learning: numerical ability through Mathematics, conceptual understanding through Science, and language skills through English.
That makes Class 4 different from the higher SCORE levels, where English is no longer shown as a dedicated subject in the current syllabus structure.
Students should prepare concepts related to:
The aim is not only to perform calculations but also to apply basic mathematical ideas to patterns, measurements and everyday situations.
Science preparation includes themes related to:
Students should understand basic concepts and relationships rather than relying only on memorised definitions.
English covers a broad mix of grammar and vocabulary skills, including:
A common mistake would be to concentrate only on Mathematics and Science. Because English is a full SCORE subject for Class 4, grammar and vocabulary revision should also be part of the preparation plan.
The SCORE Class 5 syllabus introduces an important shift: students continue with Mathematics and Science, but IQ/Critical Reasoning becomes a dedicated preparation area.
That means students need to work on both academic concepts and problem-solving skills.
Key Mathematics areas include:
Students should practise interpreting information as well as carrying out calculations.
Class 5 Science covers themes connected with everyday life and the student's surroundings, including:
This makes conceptual observation and application important parts of preparation.
The reasoning component covers areas such as:
The most noticeable change is the addition of a dedicated reasoning component.
Students should therefore avoid preparing SCORE as if it were only another school-subject examination. Developing pattern recognition, logical thinking and puzzle-solving ability becomes increasingly important from this stage onward.
For Class 6, the SCORE syllabus becomes more subject-specific. Science concepts can now be organised into Physics, Chemistry and Biology, while Mathematics and reasoning continue to form major parts of preparation.
Mathematics topics include:
Students should be comfortable moving between numerical, geometrical and data-based problems.
Physics introduces concepts such as:
These topics form an early base for concepts students encounter in greater depth in later classes.
Chemistry-related areas include:
Students should focus on how substances and materials behave rather than only memorising terminology.
Biology covers themes such as:
Reasoning preparation includes:
Class 6 is an important transition point. Science is no longer best approached as one broad subject; students should begin organising revision into Physics, Chemistry and Biology concepts, while maintaining regular reasoning practice.
By Class 7, the syllabus moves further into algebra, geometry and conceptual science. Students should be prepared to apply concepts rather than only recognise them.
Important areas include:
Algebra and geometry become more visible at this stage, so students should practise both symbolic and diagram-based questions.
Physics includes:
Students should prepare:
Biology focuses on:
Reasoning includes:
At this level, students should start moving away from purely chapter-based memorisation. Algebraic manipulation, geometrical reasoning and science concepts such as circuits, motion and acids/bases are easier to handle when the underlying idea is understood clearly.
The SCORE Class 8 syllabus represents a significant step up in analytical depth. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology become more clearly separated, while the IQ section expands considerably into both logical and quantitative reasoning.
The Mathematics syllabus covers themes related to:
Students should be comfortable recognising patterns as well as solving multi-step problems.
Physics includes concepts related to:
Chemistry topics include:
Biology includes:
The reasoning section is considerably broader at this stage. Students may encounter areas such as:
Class 8 introduces a much wider quantitative-reasoning component. Students who are strong in school Mathematics and Science should therefore still dedicate separate preparation time to IQ, logical reasoning and applied arithmetic.
The SCORE Class 9 syllabus begins connecting secondary-school learning with concepts that become increasingly important in higher-level Mathematics and Science.
Rather than studying every school chapter indiscriminately, students should use the SCORE topic list as a focused revision map.
The syllabus includes topics related to:
Physics covers:
Students should prepare:
Biology includes:
The IQ section continues to combine logical and numerical reasoning through:
Topics such as motion, atomic structure, cells, algebra and coordinate-based Mathematics form important conceptual foundations for higher secondary study.
Students should make sure these areas are understood conceptually rather than treating SCORE preparation as a short-term memorisation exercise.
The SCORE Class 10 syllabus 2026 covers major secondary-school Mathematics and Science concepts while also retaining a reasoning component.
Importantly, the published topic list contains some supporting concepts from earlier classes. Students should therefore follow the SCORE syllabus directly instead of assuming that only newly introduced Class 10 chapters need revision.
Mathematics includes:
Physics covers:
Chemistry includes:
Biology topics include:
The IQ component continues to test areas such as:
Yes, some topics listed for the current Class 10 SCORE assessment draw on concepts introduced in earlier grades.
For example, the published syllabus explicitly references earlier work in areas such as polynomials and atomic structure. Students should therefore revise the exact topics listed for SCORE rather than limiting preparation to the current Class 10 textbook sequence.
This is particularly useful for concepts that build cumulatively from Class 9 into Class 10.
The SCORE Class 11 JEE syllabus focuses on three subjects:
The topic selection concentrates on important early Class 11 concepts rather than attempting to cover the entire JEE syllabus at once.
Students should prepare:
These topics form an important base for later algebra, coordinate geometry and calculus.
Physics includes:
A strong grasp of mechanics is particularly important because several of these chapters are interconnected.
Chemistry includes:
No. The current SCORE Class 11 JEE topic list is focused on a defined set of Class 11 concepts.
Students should prepare the chapters specifically listed for SCORE rather than assuming that every topic from the full JEE Main or JEE Advanced syllabus will be part of this assessment.
The SCORE Class 11 NEET syllabus replaces Mathematics with Biology and divides Biology into Botany and Zoology.
Students prepare:
Physics includes:
Students should prepare:
Botany includes:
Zoology covers:
The biggest difference between the two Class 11 pathways is the subject combination.
| Subject | Class 11 JEE | Class 11 NEET |
| Mathematics | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes |
| Botany | No | Yes |
| Zoology | No | Yes |
Both pathways include Physics and Chemistry, but JEE students prepare Mathematics, while NEET students prepare Botany and Zoology.
Students should select the pathway relevant to their target exam and prepare only from the corresponding SCORE syllabus.
The SCORE Class 12 JEE syllabus continues with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry but shifts toward advanced Class 12 concepts, particularly calculus, electricity and physical/inorganic chemistry.
Mathematics includes:
Calculus becomes much more prominent here than in the Class 11 SCORE syllabus.
Physics includes:
Students should revise the relationships between electric fields, potential, circuits and magnetism rather than studying these topics in isolation.
Chemistry covers:
The SCORE Class 12 NEET syllabus covers Physics and Chemistry alongside Botany and Zoology.
The Physics and Chemistry topics overlap substantially with the senior JEE pathway, while the Biology component focuses on reproduction, genetics, health and biotechnology.
Physics includes:
Chemistry covers:
Botany includes:
Zoology includes:
| Subject | Class 12 JEE | Class 12 NEET |
| Mathematics | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes |
| Botany | No | Yes |
| Zoology | No | Yes |
Students preparing for JEE should concentrate on the PCM pathway, while NEET aspirants should follow the Physics-Chemistry-Botany-Zoology pathway.
The exact SCORE subjects depend on the student's class.
Mathematics appears across the school-level SCORE assessments and remains a core subject in the senior JEE pathway.
The content progresses from number operations, fractions and basic geometry in younger classes to algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry and calculus in higher classes.
Science appears as a broader subject for younger students.
As students move into middle and secondary school, the syllabus becomes more clearly separated into Physics, Chemistry and Biology concepts.
Physics becomes a distinct preparation area from the middle-school stages and continues into both senior JEE and NEET assessments.
Topics progress from motion, magnets, energy and temperature to mechanics, electricity, electrostatics and magnetism.
Chemistry progresses from materials, separation and everyday substances to atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, electrochemistry and coordination chemistry.
Biology appears in the middle and secondary SCORE syllabus through areas such as living organisms, cells, tissues, life processes, health and reproduction.
For senior NEET aspirants, Biology is divided into Botany and Zoology.
IQ or critical reasoning is particularly relevant across the foundation-stage SCORE syllabus.
Depending on the class, it can cover:
English is a dedicated subject in the current Class 4 SCORE syllabus, covering grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and language usage.
Classes 11 and 12 following the JEE pathway prepare:
Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry
Classes 11 and 12 following the NEET pathway prepare:
Physics + Chemistry + Botany + Zoology
Yes, some class-specific SCORE topic lists include concepts introduced in earlier grades.
This is particularly visible in the current Class 10 syllabus, where some Mathematics and Science topics draw directly on concepts studied in Class 9.
This matters because academic subjects are cumulative. A student may be studying Class 10 trigonometry while still needing earlier algebraic skills, or working on Class 10 chemistry while relying on previous understanding of atomic structure.
The safest preparation approach is therefore:
Follow the exact SCORE topic list for your class rather than assuming the assessment includes only chapters newly introduced in that grade.
The class-wise structure reveals a clear progression.
| Stage | Main Preparation Focus |
| Class 4 | Mathematics, Science and language skills |
| Class 5 | Academics + introduction of dedicated reasoning |
| Classes 6–7 | Mathematics + separate science concepts + reasoning |
| Classes 8–10 | Stronger subject specialisation + quantitative/logical reasoning |
| Classes 11–12 JEE | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Classes 11–12 NEET | Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology |
For younger students, SCORE measures broad academic foundations.
For middle and secondary students, the syllabus increasingly tests conceptual and analytical ability.
For senior JEE and NEET aspirants, the assessment becomes more closely aligned with the subject combination of the student's target examination.
A syllabus is useful only when it is converted into an actionable study plan.
Students can use the SCORE syllabus in the following way.
Do not prepare from a syllabus meant for another class.
Create a simple tracker.
| Topic | Preparation Status |
| Topic 1 | Strong |
| Topic 2 | Needs Revision |
| Topic 3 | Not Started |
| Topic 4 | Practised |
This makes it easier to identify what still needs attention.
Do not spend equal time everywhere.
Mark topics as:
Start with weak but important concepts before returning to stronger areas.
If a topic depends on something studied in an earlier class, revise that foundation first.
For example:
Quadratic equations may require algebraic fluency.
Electricity may depend on basic understanding of current and circuits.
Chemical bonding becomes easier with a sound understanding of atomic structure.
Reading alone does not confirm whether a concept can be applied.
After revision:
Learn → Practise → Check mistakes → Revise → Practise again
For a complete preparation strategy, students can refer to the dedicated How to Prepare for SCORE 2026 guide.
Students often use “syllabus” and “exam pattern” interchangeably, but they answer different questions.
| SCORE Syllabus | SCORE Exam Pattern |
| Tells you what to study | Tells you how the test is structured |
| Subjects | Number of questions |
| Chapters | Question type |
| Topics | Marks |
| Class-wise coverage | Marking scheme |
| JEE/NEET subject coverage | Exam duration |
This page focuses specifically on the SCORE Syllabus 2026.
For question count, marking, negative marking and duration, students should refer to the dedicated SCORE Exam Pattern 2026 guide.
This distinction also helps students avoid spending preparation time on logistical information when their immediate goal is to identify the topics they need to revise.
The best way to begin SCORE preparation is to first identify your class and, for Classes 11–12, your JEE or NEET pathway. Use the subject-wise syllabus above as a checklist, identify topics that need revision and begin practice after completing each concept.
Students should also check the related SCORE resources for the next stage of preparation:
The dedicated syllabus page should remain the primary source for what to study, while these supporting pages answer the other stages of the SCORE journey.
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The SCORE Syllabus 2026 is class-specific for students in Classes 4–12. Subjects and topics vary by grade, while Class 11 and 12 students follow separate JEE- or NEET-oriented syllabi.
No. Each class has its own SCORE syllabus. Younger classes focus on foundational academics, Classes 6–10 include more specialised Mathematics, Science and reasoning, and Classes 11–12 follow JEE or NEET pathways.
The current SCORE Class 4 syllabus includes Mathematics, Science and English.
Yes. IQ or critical reasoning is included in applicable class-level SCORE assessments, particularly across the foundation-stage classes.
Class 10 SCORE covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and IQ. The topic list includes areas such as real numbers, polynomials, trigonometry, electricity, light, chemical reactions, metals and non-metals, life processes and logical reasoning.
Class 11 and 12 JEE-oriented SCORE assessments cover Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The specific chapters depend on whether the student is in Class 11 or Class 12.
Class 11 and 12 NEET-oriented SCORE assessments cover Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
Yes. Both pathways include Physics and Chemistry, but JEE students study Mathematics, while NEET students prepare Botany and Zoology.
Yes. English is one of the three subjects in the current Class 4 SCORE syllabus.
Some class-wise SCORE topic lists include prerequisite concepts introduced in earlier grades. Students should therefore follow the exact syllabus listed for their assessment instead of preparing only newly introduced chapters.
No. Students should prepare the specific topics listed for their SCORE class and pathway. The Class 11 and 12 SCORE syllabi cover selected JEE- or NEET-relevant topics rather than automatically including the entire entrance-exam syllabus.
Students can use the class-wise syllabus sections above to identify the subjects and topics applicable to their SCORE assessment.