The Class 10 Information Technology (402) syllabus under the CBSE curriculum primarily focuses on equipping students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge in IT applications. Below is the detailed syllabus, categorized by the theory and practical components:

Part A: Employability Skills

This section is common for all vocational subjects and includes the following units:

1. Communication Skills-II

• Methods of communication: verbal and non-verbal
• Basic writing skills (formal/informal letters, reports)
• Essentials of effective communication
• Barriers to communication and overcoming strategies

2. Self-Management Skills-II

• Importance of self-motivation and goal setting
• Time management strategies
• Personal hygiene and grooming
• Stress management techniques

3. Information and Communication Technology Skills-II

• Basics of operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Overview of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Internet basics: online collaboration tools and cloud storage

4. Entrepreneurial Skills-II

• Characteristics of an entrepreneur
• Importance of problem-solving and decision-making
• Elements of business planning

5. Green Skills-II

• Sustainable development and environmental conservation
• Role of sustainable practices in daily life

Part B: Subject-Specific Skills

This section focuses on IT-specific knowledge and skills.

1. Digital Documentation (Advanced)

• Styles: Creating, modifying, and using styles in documents
• Templates: Designing and modifying document templates
• Table of contents and Index creation
• Inserting images, charts, hyperlinks, and objects

2. Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced)

• Consolidating data from multiple sheets
• Advanced functions (SUMIF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
• Creating and modifying charts
• Data analysis using pivot tables and charts

3. Database Management System (DBMS)

• Introduction to DBMS concepts
• Creating and using tables in a database
• Queries: Creating and running simple queries
• Sorting and filtering data in a database

4. Digital Presentation

• Designing effective presentations
• Working with slide transitions, animations, and multimedia elements
• Customizing slide layouts and templates
• Using master slides for consistency

5. Workplace Safety and Security

• Health and safety measures at the workplace
• Identifying and managing hazards
• Preventive measures for physical and online security threats
• Importance of data backup and secure practices

Practical Component

• Hands-on practice on word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Creating and managing databases.
• Performing functions and formulas in spreadsheets.
• Designing professional presentations with animations and multimedia.

Internal Assessment

• Portfolio: Compilation of practical work
• Project Work: Topic-based project (e.g., designing a database or presentation)
• Viva Voce: Questions on practical and theoretical aspects

Assessment Pattern

• Theory: 50 Marks
  • Employability Skills: 10 Marks
  • Subject-Specific Skills: 40 Marks
• Practical: 50 Marks
  • Practical Work: 15 Marks
  • Viva Voce: 10 Marks
  • Project: 25 Marks

This syllabus ensures students acquire the technical and workplace readiness skills required in IT professions.