CBSE Class 3 syllabus
The CBSE Class 3 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 30 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 3 children also get sample papers to download.
- Class
- Class 3 (Grade 3)
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Topics
- 30
- Downloads
- 1
CBSE Class 3 syllabus 2026-27
Mathematics
- Numbers up to 999: Place value, comparing and ordering, expanded form, skip counting and estimation. Follows the NCERT Class 3 Mathematics textbook.
- Addition and subtraction: Adding and subtracting three-digit numbers with regrouping, mental maths and word problems.
- Multiplication and division: Multiplication tables, multiplying by one-digit numbers, equal sharing and grouping, simple division.
- Fractions: Halves, quarters and thirds of shapes and collections, and sharing equally.
- Shapes and patterns: 2D and 3D shapes, lines and corners, tiling, symmetry and growing patterns.
- Measurement: Length, weight and capacity in standard units; estimating and comparing.
- Time and calendar: Reading clocks, hours and minutes, days, weeks, months and the calendar.
- Money: Rupees and paise, making bills and giving change.
- Data handling: Collecting data, making tables and reading pictographs and bar charts.
English
- Listening and speaking: Conversations, storytelling, poems and talking about everyday experiences.
- Reading comprehension: Reading stories and poems with understanding, predicting and answering questions.
- Writing: Sentences, short paragraphs, messages and simple descriptions.
- Grammar: Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, articles, singular and plural, and punctuation.
- Vocabulary: New words from texts, synonyms, antonyms, rhyming words and word families.
Hindi
- पढ़ना और समझना: Reading stories and poems in Hindi with understanding.
- लेखन: Writing sentences, short paragraphs and simple descriptions.
- व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, विशेषण, वचन और लिंग.
- सुनना और बोलना: Reciting poems, retelling stories and taking part in conversations.
The World Around Us
- Family, neighbourhood and community: Families, neighbours, community helpers and living together.
- Plants and animals: Parts of plants, types of plants and animals, their food and homes, and caring for them.
- Food, water and shelter: Where food comes from, sources of water, saving water and different kinds of houses.
- Our body and health: Senses, keeping healthy, nutritious food, hygiene and safety.
- Travel, work and communication: Means of transport, work people do and ways we communicate.
- Our environment: Weather and seasons, land and water around us, and taking care of the environment.
Computational Thinking and AI
- Computational thinking: Patterns, sequences, step-by-step instructions and simple problem-solving, as set out in CBSE's CT & AI framework for Classes III-VIII.
- Getting to know AI: Where we see machines that 'learn', what computers can and cannot do, and being safe and kind online.
Art Education
- Visual arts: Drawing, painting, printing, collage and clay work.
- Music, dance and theatre: Songs, rhythm, folk dances and simple drama.
Physical Education and Well-being
- Games and movement skills: Running, jumping, throwing, catching and team games with fair play.
- Yoga and well-being: Yoga poses, breathing, healthy routines and expressing feelings.
About the CBSE exam
How the CBSE curriculum works in Class 3
CBSE does not publish a separate curriculum document for Classes I to VIII: affiliated schools follow the NCERT syllabus and textbooks, built on NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. Class 3 is the first year of the Preparatory Stage, where new areas such as The World Around Us, art and physical education join language and mathematics. From 2026-27 CBSE has also introduced a Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence curriculum for Classes III to VIII. There is no board examination; assessment is school-based and continuous.
Textbooks and official material
The topics in this table follow the NCERT Class 3 textbooks, which are free to read or download on the NCERT portal.
When it happens
2027 Class 10/12 board subject-wise dates could not be verified in the official notices checked. Classes 1–9 and 11 follow school assessment timetables; ask the school for the next assessment. For board classes, follow CBSE's published final date sheet and your admit card when issued; do not treat expected February dates as confirmed. Status checked 1 November 2026.
Registration and exam-day information
Regular school candidates should confirm registration, subject entries, internal/practical assessments, exam fees, hall tickets and reporting instructions with their school. Exact dates and rules depend on the class and the current board notification.
CBSE syllabus for other classes
CBSE Class 3: questions parents ask
- What is in the CBSE Class 3 syllabus for 2026-27?
- 30 topics in Mathematics, English, Hindi, The World Around Us, Computational Thinking and AI, Art Education and Physical Education and Well-being, laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
- Can I download CBSE Class 3 papers?
- Yes. The CBSE Downloads tab on SkillStar has 1 file for this class.
- How does my child start CBSE Class 3 practice?
- Sign up free as a parent, add your child with their class, and pick CBSE from the exam list. Every new family gets welcome credits, lots of content costs nothing, and anything paid shows its price in credits before you decide.
- Is SkillStar the official CBSE website?
- No. SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners. Check dates, fees and registration with the CBSE organisers.
SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners.