A practical routine designed for school-going students to study smart and stay stress-free.
🎯 Why a Study Schedule Is Your Best Friend in Class 10
When I was in Class 10, I struggled to manage both school and self-study. With school from 9 AM to 2 PM, tuition in the evening, and homework piling up, I often felt lost. I would sit at my desk not knowing where to begin—and waste hours in confusion.
Years later, as an educator and co-founder of ExamCalc, I’ve seen this pattern repeat with students across India. What makes the difference? Not studying harder—but planning smarter.
Your study timetable is not just a routine—it’s your secret to staying calm, consistent, and confident.
This guide will help you create a realistic, subject-wise daily plan that works around your school hours—not against them.
📘 Subjects in Class 10 CBSE
Let’s start with the core subjects:
- Mathematics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Social Science (History, Civics, Geography, Economics)
- English
- Second Language (Hindi/Sanskrit)
Each has unique weightage and preparation needs. So our timetable will reflect that.
🧠 Step 1: Understand Your Daytime Constraints
You’re at school from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. That means:
- Best time for deep learning is early morning or late afternoon
- Focus after school is limited, so planning is key
- Nights should focus on review, not new topics
🕰️ Ideal Daily Time Blocks (for School-Going Students)
| Time Slot | Type of Study | Best Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00–7:00 AM | Fresh, high-focus | Math / Science concepts |
| 2:30–3:30 PM | Medium energy | Light revision / homework |
| 4:30–6:00 PM | Moderate focus | SST / English / Language |
| 8:00–9:00 PM | Calm, slow pace | Recap and planning |
📅 Weekly Study Timetable (Monday to Friday)
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 – 6:00 AM | Wake up, freshen up | Start calm and distraction-free |
| 6:00 – 7:00 AM | Math or Science concepts | Best slot for solving problems |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Breakfast + School prep | Avoid screens |
| 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | School | Focus on understanding topics |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Lunch + rest + Homework | Short nap if needed |
| 4:30 – 5:30 PM | SST (2 days) / English (2 days) / Hindi (1 day) | Rotate based on weak areas |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Short break + light snacks | Brain reset time |
| 6:00 – 6:45 PM | Science diagrams / English grammar | Use visual memory |
| 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Revise flashcards + plan tomorrow | Quiet review time |
| 9:30 PM | Sleep | Essential for memory consolidation |
📅 Saturday Study Plan (No School)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 9:00 AM | Full Mock Test (Math or Science) |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Review answers + correct mistakes |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | SST revision: case studies, maps |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | English writing practice |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Hindi grammar / vocabulary |
| 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Concept Recap (weak chapters) |
📅 Sunday Plan (Light and Reflective)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Weekly syllabus review |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Prepare flashcards / revise formulas |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Plan next week’s targets |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Read a novel or write a journal (for English skills) |
🧮 Subject-Wise Strategy
📐 Mathematics
- 1 hour daily for practice
- Focus on formula application and word problems
- Solve 5–10 questions from each chapter every week
🔬 Science
- Alternate subjects daily: Physics → Chemistry → Biology
- Use diagrams, labelling, and NCERT-based definitions
- Revise value-based questions and experiments
🌍 Social Science
- Use chapter flowcharts for History & Civics
- Practice map-based questions for Geography
- Make date-based flashcards for Events
📖 English
- Practice grammar exercises on alternate days
- Solve comprehension once a week
- Weekly writing tasks: notice, letters, reports
🗣️ Hindi / Second Language
- Grammar rules revision on weekends
- Practice unseen passages
- One long answer writing session per week
🛠️ Study Techniques for Class 10
🧠 The Pomodoro Method
- 25 minutes study + 5-minute break
- Increases focus during homework or revision
🗂️ Flashcard System
- For Science definitions, SST dates, Math formulas
- Review in evening for long-term memory
🔁 Weekly Rotation
- Focus more on weak subjects during weekdays
- Use Saturday for testing and review
🧑🎓 Real Student Example: Mansi’s Routine
Mansi, a Class 10 CBSE student, had school 9–2 and tuition at 6 PM. She felt like she had no time.
We built a plan:
- 6–7 AM: Physics on Mon/Wed/Fri, Math on Tue/Thu
- 4–5 PM: English writing + SST rotation
- 8–9 PM: Revision only
In 2 months, her test scores improved by 22%, and she felt more in control.
“Sir, I didn’t realize 1 hour every day could make such a big difference.”
🧾 Downloadable Weekly Planner (Free)
We’ve created a special Class 10 Student Planner PDF including:
- Weekly subject tracker
- Daily sleep + energy log
- Weekly progress review
- Exam countdown + mock test planner
📥 Click here to download your free planner
✅ Do’s and Don’ts for School-Going Class 10 Students
✅ DO:
- Wake up early for deep focus
- Track what you study
- Revise regularly—don’t leave things for the end
- Practice writing, not just reading
❌ DON’T:
- Compare your timetable with others
- Study late at night and lose sleep
- Ignore weaker subjects
- Skip NCERT—it’s your main weapon
🧠 What the Research Says
🧬 According to Learning and Instruction Journal, students using daily structured study plans perform 25% better than unstructured learners [source].
Routine builds rhythm. And rhythm builds results.
👨🏫 Final Thoughts from Hiron Sir
I know Class 10 feels big. But I promise you—one hour of focused, consistent study every day is enough to win.
Don’t try to do everything in one day. Don’t try to study like a robot. Your brain needs balance—focus, rest, and revision.
Make your schedule your friend, not your stress.
Stick to it. Adjust it. And most importantly—believe in your progress.
— Hiron Pegu, Educator & Co-Founder at ExamCalc