ICT Periodic Test & Annual Syllabus
Bifurcation of Syllabus of Class X Information & Communication Technology for the session 2026-2027 decided at STS School AMU, Aligarh.
The bifurcation of the Class X ICT (Information & Communication Technology) syllabus for the academic session 2026-2027 was finalized in a meeting held at STS School AMU, Aligarh on 24.03.2026. The curriculum utilizes the prescribed CBSE Book of ICT. The syllabus is structured across Three Periodic Tests (20 marks each, reduced to 10) and a highly structured Annual Examination (80 marks).
ICT Periodic Tests & Annual Exam
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First Periodic Test
Class X — ICT
| Chap No. | Name of the Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Chap 01 | Computer and its Components | 10 |
| Chap 02 | Advanced GIMP | 10 |
| Total Marks (Reduced to 10) | 20 | |
💻 Hardware Foundation
Chapter 01 builds your understanding of computer architecture. You must know the fundamental input, output, and processing components.
🎨 Digital Design
Chapter 02 introduces advanced image manipulation using GIMP. Expect practical questions regarding layers, masking, and specific tool usage.
Second Periodic Test
Class X — ICT
| Chap No. | Name of the Chapter & Pattern | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Chap 03 |
Tables • MCQ (1 Mark): 03 Questions • VSA (1 Mark): 02 Questions • SA (2 Marks): 01 Question • LA (4 Marks): 01 Question | Total derived internally |
| Chap 04 |
Forms • MCQ (1 Mark): 03 Questions • VSA (1 Mark): 01 Question • SA (2 Marks): 02 Questions • LA (4 Marks): 01 Question | Total derived internally |
| Overall Test Marks (Reduced to 10) | 20 | |
Third Periodic Test
Class X — ICT
| Chap No. | Name of the Chapter & Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Chap 05 |
DHTML & CSS • MCQ (1 Mark): 06 Questions • VSA (1 Mark): 03 Questions • SA (2 Marks): 03 Questions • LA (4 Marks): 02 Questions | 20 |
| Total Marks (Reduced to 10) | 20 | |
Annual Examination
Class X — ICT
| Chap No. | Question Pattern & Weightage Breakdown | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chap 01 |
Computer and its Components MCQ(1): 2, VSA(2): 2, SA(4): 1, LA(5): 1 | 15 |
| Chap 02 |
Advanced GIMP MCQ(1): 2, VSA(2): 1, SA(4): 1, LA(5): 1 | 13 |
| Chap 03 |
Tables MCQ(1): 1, VSA(2): 1, SA(4): 1, LA(5): 1 | 12 |
| Chap 04 |
Forms MCQ(1): 1, VSA(2): 1, SA(4): 1, LA(5): 1 | 12 |
| Chap 05 |
DHTML & CSS MCQ(1): 2, VSA(2): 1, SA(4): 1, LA(5): 1 | 13 |
| Chap 06 |
Network Security MCQ(1): 2, VSA(2): 2, SA(4): 1, LA(5): 1 | 15 |
| Annual Exam Total Marks (Total 30 Questions) | 80 | |
CRITICAL: Topics EXCLUDED from Exams
The following topics will NOT be asked in the examinations:
- Networking: Internet Protocols (TCP/IP, SMTP, POP3, HTTP, HTTPS) and Remote login/file transfer protocols (SSH, SFTP, FTP, SCP, TELNET).
- Web Services: Chat, Email, Video conferencing, e-learning, e-banking, e-shopping, e-reservation, e-governance, e-groups, social networking.
- Mobile Technologies: SMS, MMS, 3G, 4G.
Internal Assessment Breakdown (20 Marks Total):
Practical/Assignment/Project: 05 Marks | Notebook: 05 Marks | Periodic Tests: 10 Marks
The ICT syllabus for Class X is beautifully aligned with real-world web development. When you look at Chapters 3, 4, and 5—Tables, Forms, and DHTML & CSS—you are looking at the exact foundational skills required to build premium, high-converting static websites or seamlessly manage complex CMS platforms like WordPress.
Mastering these specific chapters now means you won’t need to rely entirely on heavy, bloated frameworks later in your career; you can write clean, framework-free Vanilla HTML5 and CSS3 code directly from scratch.
Notice how the Annual Exam is structured: Every single chapter guarantees a 4-mark and a 5-mark long answer question. For the web chapters, you will absolutely be asked to write out HTML tags and CSS syntax by hand. Meanwhile, take careful note of the “Exclusions” block above. Entire sections on TCP/IP, SMTP, and 3G/4G Mobile Technologies have been removed from testing, which saves you a massive amount of rote memorization. Focus your energy on code syntax and GIMP layer management instead.
How to Excel in ICT
A strategic approach to code syntax, software tools, and security.
Write Code on Paper
For Chapters 3, 4, and 5, practice writing HTML tables and CSS rules on blank paper. In the exam, you won’t have a code editor to auto-complete your tags.
GIMP Tool Properties
For Chapter 02 (Advanced GIMP), memorize the specific shortcut keys and the exact steps to apply layer masks and filters. These are frequent 2-mark questions.
Skip the Protocols
As per the syllabus, do not waste time memorizing what HTTP, SSH, or TCP/IP stand for, as they are explicitly excluded from the examinations.
Network Security
Chapter 6 (Network Security) carries a heavy 15 marks. Ensure you can clearly define Phishing, Malware, Firewalls, and the importance of Encryption.
Form Input Types
For Chapter 04, know the exact difference between a `radio` button and a `checkbox` input in HTML forms, and how to write the code for a drop-down select menu.
Perfect Your Practical File
The practical project and notebook carry 10 marks combined. Include neat printouts of your web pages alongside the raw HTML/CSS code in your file.
Class X ICT — Quick View
| Test / Exam | Chapters & Focus Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Periodic Test | Ch 1 (Computer Components) & Ch 2 (Advanced GIMP) | 20 (Reduced to 10) |
| 2nd Periodic Test | Ch 3 (HTML Tables) & Ch 4 (HTML Forms) | 20 (Reduced to 10) |
| 3rd Periodic Test | Ch 5 (DHTML & CSS) | 20 (Reduced to 10) |
| Annual Exam | All Chapters (Excluding specific Network/Mobile protocols) | 80 |
Check the Original Syllabus
For the complete official syllabus bifurcation decided by STS School AMU, refer to the original document.
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Malik Mohd. Arshad is a Senior English Teacher at STS High School, Aligarh Muslim University, with 21+ years of experience in English Language Teaching (ELT). An M.A. in English and Linguistics, he combines traditional academic values with modern digital learning methods. He is also a certified alumnus of the Texas Intensive English Program (USA).