10th Standard Navneet Science Digest: Comparing Science 1 vs Science 2 — What Students Must Know

June 29, 2026
|In Blog
|By Navneet

In this guide

01The Science Split: What Part 1 and Part 2 Cover

02Side-by-Side: Science 1 vs Science 2

03Science Part 1 Digest: What’s Inside

04Science Part 2 Digest: What’s Inside

05How to Use Both Digests Effectively

06FAQs

Science and Technology in the SSC Board year is two separate 40-mark papers — and the preparation logic for each is genuinely different. Science Part 1 (Physics and Chemistry) rewards students who know their formulae, can set up and work through numericals step by step, and understand how to label circuit diagrams and ray diagrams correctly. Science Part 2 (Biology) rewards students who can label biological diagrams accurately, write precise definitions, and distinguish between similar processes in a well-structured comparison.

Navneet produces a separate digest for each — the Science & Technology Part 1 Digest and the Science & Technology Part 2 Digest — each structured specifically for its paper format, not a single generic guide split into two parts.


Navneet Science Technology Digest Part 1 Std 10 English Medium book cover

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Science & Technology Digest Part 1 | Std 10
Physics & Chemistry | English Medium | Maharashtra Board

All 8 chapters — formula lists, labelled diagrams, step-by-step numericals, HOTS model answers (Use Your Brain Power!, Think About It!, Can You Tell?/Recall?), and July 2025 Activity Sheet.

Formula Lists
Worked Numericals
HOTS Model Answers

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Navneet Science Technology Digest Part 2 Std 10 English Medium

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Science & Technology Digest Part 2 | Std 10 | English Medium

Biology — labelled diagrams, comparison tables (mitosis vs meiosis etc.), memory maps, HOTS, and July 2025 Activity Sheet across all chapters.

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Navneet Maths Digest Part 1 Std 10 English Medium

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Maths Digest Part 1 (Algebra) | Std 10 | English Medium

Formula lists, step-by-step Algebra solutions, HOTS questions, and Board Question Paper for SSC board exams.

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The Science Split: What Part 1 and Part 2 Cover

Both Science papers are weighted equally at 40 marks each in the Maharashtra SSC board exam. They are taken as separate papers on separate exam days — which also means they require separate revision plans, not a single combined session.

Science Part 1 — 8 chapters across Physics and Chemistry: Gravitation, Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Effects of Electric Current, Heat, Refraction of Light, Lenses, Metallurgy.

Science Part 2 — 10 chapters across Biology and Environmental Science: Life Processes in Living Organisms (Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation, Excretion), Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution, Introduction to Biotechnology, Towards Green Energy, Animal Classification, and others.

Side-by-Side: Science 1 vs Science 2

Feature Science Part 1 (Physics & Chemistry) Science Part 2 (Biology)
Subjects Physics and Chemistry Biology (Botany, Zoology & Environmental Science)
Number of Chapters 8 10
Key Topics Gravitation, Refraction, Chemical Reactions, Electricity, Metallurgy Life Processes, Reproduction, Heredity, Biotechnology, Green Energy
Numerical Work High — formulae, step-by-step calculations, equations Low — concept-based, some data interpretation
Diagram Focus Circuit diagrams, ray diagrams, lab apparatus setups Cell diagrams, organ systems, food chains, chromosomes
Digest Focus Formula boxes, worked numericals (Given → Formula → Answer), chapter summaries Labelled diagrams, comparison tables, short-answer drills, definitions
Marks 40 40

Science Part 1 Digest: What’s Inside

The Science Part 1 digest is structured around the numerical-heavy, formula-intensive nature of the Physics and Chemistry paper:

Chapter Outline & Important Points: A concise overview at the start of each chapter — know what’s in it before you start revising it.

Formula Lists: All formulae for the chapter compiled in one place — know the tool before attempting the numerical.

Worked Numericals: Step-by-step solutions in board format (Given → To find → Formula → Substitution → Answer with units) — both method and presentation.

HOTS Model Answers: Use Your Brain Power!, Think About It!, Can You Tell?, and Can You Recall? all answered with model responses.

Labelled Diagrams: Circuit diagrams, ray diagrams, and lab apparatus — accurately drawn with all required labels.

Memory Maps + July 2025 Activity Sheet: Chapter-end memory maps for final revision sprint; previous Board Activity Sheet with answer references included.

Science Part 2 Digest: What’s Inside

The Science Part 2 digest is structured for the concept-heavy, diagram-intensive nature of the Biology paper:

Labelled Biological Diagrams: Human heart, nephron, neuron, reproductive organs, chloroplast — all drawn and labelled accurately for direct reproduction in the exam.

Comparison Tables: Differences between mitosis and meiosis, asexual vs sexual reproduction, aerobic vs anaerobic respiration — the most commonly tested question type in Science 2.

Important Definitions: Precise definitions for all key terms — one of the most direct mark-earning sections in the Biology paper.

Memory Maps: Chapter-end visual summaries for rapid concept recall — especially useful in Biology where the volume of content is high.

HOTS + Activity Sheet: Model answers for Use Your Brain Power! and Try This exercises; July 2025 Board Activity Sheet with answer references included.

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How to Use Both Digests Effectively

1

 Read the chapter summary first, for both digests: Each chapter opens with Important Points. Read this before the textbook chapter — it primes understanding and makes the full reading faster and more retained.

2

 Science 1: write formulae daily without looking: For each chapter in Part 1, write out all formulae from memory each study session before touching numericals. If you can’t reproduce the formula, you can’t use it correctly under time pressure.

3

 Science 2: draw at least two diagrams per study session: For Part 2, draw a key biological diagram from memory each session — human heart, nephron, a neuron — and compare your labels against the digest. This is where Biology marks are actually won.

4

 Practise board-pattern questions chapter by chapter: Work through 1-mark, 2-mark, and 5-mark questions from the digest before moving to previous papers. Don’t jump to previous papers until you’ve done at least two rounds of the digest for each chapter.

5

 Use memory maps and summaries in the final week: The last week before the Science exam is for revision, not new learning. Run through each chapter’s memory map and Important Points — this is the fastest comprehensive sweep you can do with the time available.

Final Thoughts

Science Part 1 and Part 2 are separate exams that require separate preparation strategies. Together they cover 80 marks of the SSC result. Students who treat them as one subject and prepare the same way for both typically lose marks in whichever paper doesn’t suit their natural style. Using both Navneet Science digests — structured specifically for their respective papers — closes that gap. Get both from Navneet Store or your nearest authorised retail partner.

FAQs: Science 1 vs Science 2 for Std 10

1. What is the difference between Science Part 1 and Science Part 2?

Science Part 1 covers Physics and Chemistry (8 chapters) — formula-based, numerical-heavy. Science Part 2 covers Biology and Environmental Science (10 chapters) — concept-based, diagram and definition-intensive. Both are separate 40-mark papers in the SSC board exam.

2. Do I need both the Science 1 and Science 2 digests?

Yes — they cover different 40-mark papers with different question formats. The two digests have different structures (formula boxes and numericals in Part 1; comparison tables and labelled diagrams in Part 2) because the papers test differently. Using only one leaves the other paper underprepared.

3. Which is harder — Science 1 or Science 2?

It depends on the student. Science 1 is more demanding for students who find numericals and formula application difficult. Science 2 has higher content volume and relies heavily on memory for diagrams and definitions. Most students find one easier than the other — which is exactly why separate preparation plans are needed.

4. Does the Science 2 digest include comparison tables (e.g. mitosis vs meiosis)?

Yes — comparison tables for commonly paired concepts (mitosis vs meiosis, asexual vs sexual reproduction, aerobic vs anaerobic respiration, etc.) are a core feature of the Science 2 digest, directly addressing one of the most frequent question types in the Biology paper.

5. Are both Science digests updated for the 2026 SSC exam?

Yes — Navneet updates both Science digests each academic year to match the current Balbharati textbook and Board Activity Sheet format. The July 2025 Activity Sheet is included in both digests with answer references.

6. Where can I buy both Navneet Science digests?

Both are available on Navneet Store online — Science Part 1 at ₹220 and Science Part 2 at ₹158 — or at your nearest authorised Navneet retail partner.

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Published June 29, 2026 7 min read

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