CBSE Class 5 syllabus
The CBSE Class 5 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 32 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 5 children also get sample papers to download.
- Class
- Class 5 (Grade 5)
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Topics
- 32
- Downloads
- 1
CBSE Class 5 syllabus 2026-27
Mathematics
- Large numbers: Numbers up to lakhs and crores, place value, comparing, rounding and estimation. Follows the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics textbook.
- The four operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of large numbers, and multi-step word problems.
- Factors and multiples: Factors, multiples, prime and composite numbers, HCF and LCM at an introductory level.
- Fractions: Equivalent fractions, comparing, addition and subtraction of fractions and fractions of a quantity.
- Decimals: Tenths and hundredths, reading and writing decimals, comparing, and addition and subtraction.
- Percentage and simple ratios: Understanding percentage as parts of a hundred and comparing quantities.
- Shapes, angles and symmetry: 2D and 3D shapes, nets, angles, symmetry, reflections and tiling patterns.
- Measurement, perimeter, area and volume: Units of length, weight and capacity, conversions, perimeter and area of rectangles, and volume of cubes and cuboids.
- Time, distance and money: Time intervals, speed in simple contexts, bills, profit and loss in everyday situations.
- Data handling: Collecting and organising data, bar graphs, pie chart reading and simple averages.
- Patterns and puzzles: Number patterns, magic squares, and logical puzzles that build reasoning.
English
- Listening and speaking: Discussion, debate, storytelling, role play and short presentations.
- Reading comprehension: Stories, poems and information texts: main idea, inference, sequence and author's purpose.
- Writing: Paragraphs, letters, diary entries, notices, descriptions and creative writing.
- Grammar: Tenses, subject-verb agreement, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, direct and indirect speech, and punctuation.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prefixes and suffixes, and dictionary skills.
Hindi
- पठन और समझ: Reading prose, poetry and information texts in Hindi with comprehension.
- लेखन: Letters, paragraphs, diary writing, story writing and picture description.
- व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, विशेषण, मुहावरे, पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द.
- सुनना और बोलना: Recitation, storytelling, discussion and simple debate in Hindi.
The World Around Us
- Our body and health: Organ systems at an introductory level, nutrition, diseases, first aid and healthy living.
- Plants, animals and ecosystems: Life cycles, adaptations, food chains, forests and conservation of biodiversity.
- Water, air and natural resources: The water cycle, pollution, conserving water and energy, and natural disasters.
- Earth, maps and our country: Globe and maps, directions, landforms, states of India and our neighbours.
- People, work and government: Rural and urban life, occupations, local government and community services.
- Science, technology and innovation: Simple machines, inventions, means of communication and how technology changes life.
Computational Thinking and AI
- Computational thinking: Algorithms, flowcharts, loops and block-based coding projects (CBSE CT & AI framework, Classes III-VIII).
- AI around us: How AI systems learn from data, examples in everyday life, bias and fairness, and safe online behaviour.
Art Education
- Visual arts: Drawing, painting, craft, Indian art forms and working with different materials.
- Music, dance and theatre: Songs, instruments, classical and folk dance and drama.
Physical Education and Well-being
- Games, athletics and fitness: Skills for athletics and team games, fitness activities, rules and teamwork.
- Yoga and well-being: Yoga and breathing practices, nutrition, hygiene, emotional well-being and safety.
About the CBSE exam
How the CBSE curriculum works in Class 5
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 5 completes the Preparatory Stage and prepares children for the subject-wise learning of the Middle Stage. CBSE's Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence curriculum for Classes III-VIII also applies. There is no board examination; assessment is school-based and continuous. Class 5 is also the level many scholarship and Olympiad exams build on.
Textbooks and official material
The topics in this table follow the NCERT Class 5 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 5: questions parents ask
- What is in the CBSE Class 5 syllabus for 2026-27?
- 32 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 5 papers?
- Yes. The CBSE Downloads tab on SkillStar has 1 file for this class.
- How does my child start CBSE Class 5 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.