CBSE Class 6 syllabus
The CBSE Class 6 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 41 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 6 children also get sample papers to download.
- Class
- Class 6 (Grade 6)
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Topics
- 41
- Downloads
- 1
CBSE Class 6 syllabus 2026-27
Mathematics
- Patterns in Mathematics: Number and shape patterns and how mathematics looks for patterns. Follows the NCERT Class 6 Mathematics textbook (Ganita Prakash).
- Lines and Angles: Points, lines, rays, types of angles and measuring and drawing angles.
- Number Play: Playing with numbers, number sequences and puzzles that build number sense.
- Data Handling and Presentation: Collecting, organising and presenting data in tables, pictographs and bar graphs.
- Prime Time: Factors and multiples, prime and composite numbers, divisibility, HCF and LCM.
- Perimeter and Area: Perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, triangles and compound shapes.
- Fractions: Fractions and decimals, equivalence, comparing, and the four operations with fractions.
- Playing with Constructions: Constructing shapes with ruler and compass and exploring their properties.
- Symmetry: Line and rotational symmetry in shapes, designs and the world around us.
- The Other Side of Zero: Integers: negative numbers, the number line, and addition and subtraction of integers.
Science
- The wonderful world of science: What science is and how scientists work: observing, questioning and investigating. Follows the NCERT Class 6 Science textbook (Curiosity).
- Diversity in the living world: Variety of plants and animals, their habitats and how living things are grouped.
- Food and healthy eating: Components of food, balanced diet, where our food comes from and mindful eating.
- Materials around us: Properties of materials, sorting materials into groups and their uses.
- Methods of separation: Separating mixtures in everyday life: handpicking, sieving, filtration, evaporation and more.
- Measurement of length and motion: Units of length, measuring accurately, and types of motion.
- Exploring magnets: Magnetic and non-magnetic materials, poles, attraction and repulsion, and the compass.
- Temperature and its measurement: Hot and cold, thermometers and measuring temperature correctly.
- States of water: Evaporation, condensation, the water cycle and the importance of water.
- Living creatures and their characteristics: Features of living things, life processes and how organisms respond to their surroundings.
- Nature's treasures and beyond Earth: Natural resources and their conservation; the Sun, Moon, stars and the solar system.
Social Science
- India and the World: Land and the People: Locating India on the globe, landforms, climate and the people who live here. Follows the NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook (Exploring Society: India and Beyond).
- Tapestry of the Past: Beginnings of Indian civilisation: early humans, the Indus valley and early societies.
- Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions: India's knowledge traditions, literature, art and heritage.
- Governance and Democracy: Local government, democracy, rules and how decisions are made.
- Economic Life Around Us: Work, markets, livelihoods and economic activities around us.
English
- Reading comprehension: Stories, poems and non-fiction from the NCERT Class 6 English reader (Poorvi): theme, inference and vocabulary.
- Writing: Paragraphs, informal letters, notices, messages, descriptions and creative writing.
- Grammar: Nouns, pronouns, verbs and tenses, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and punctuation.
- Speaking and listening: Conversation, discussion, recitation and short presentations.
Hindi
- पठन और समझ: Prose and poetry from the NCERT Class 6 Hindi reader (Malhar) with comprehension.
- लेखन: Letters, paragraphs, stories and descriptive writing in Hindi.
- व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, विशेषण, संधि, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय और मुहावरे.
Sanskrit
- संस्कृत भाषा परिचय: Introduction to Sanskrit: वर्णमाला, simple words, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप and short texts from the NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit book.
Computational Thinking and AI
- Computational thinking: Decomposition, abstraction, algorithms and block-based or text-based coding projects (CBSE CT & AI framework, Classes III-VIII).
- Artificial intelligence basics: How AI learns from data, machine learning in everyday apps, bias, privacy and responsible use.
Art Education
- Visual arts: Drawing, painting, craft and Indian art traditions.
- Performing arts: Music, dance and theatre activities.
Physical Education and Well-being
- Games, sports and fitness: Skills and rules of games, athletics, fitness and teamwork.
- Yoga and well-being: Yoga, nutrition, hygiene, safety and emotional well-being.
Vocational Education
- Work and skills: Hands-on work with life forms, materials, machines and human services, as introduced in the NCERT vocational education book.
About the CBSE exam
How the CBSE curriculum works in Class 6
CBSE does not publish a separate curriculum document for Classes I to VIII: affiliated schools follow the NCERT syllabus and textbooks. Class 6 is the first year of the Middle Stage, with new NCF-SE 2023 textbooks — Ganita Prakash (Mathematics), Curiosity (Science), Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Social Science), Poorvi (English) and Malhar (Hindi) — plus art, physical education and vocational education. CBSE's Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence curriculum for Classes III-VIII also applies. There is no board examination; assessment is school-based.
Textbooks and official material
The topics in this table follow the NCERT Class 6 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 6: questions parents ask
- What is in the CBSE Class 6 syllabus for 2026-27?
- 41 topics in Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Computational Thinking and AI, Art Education, Physical Education and Well-being and Vocational Education, 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 6 papers?
- Yes. The CBSE Downloads tab on SkillStar has 1 file for this class.
- How does my child start CBSE Class 6 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.