CBSE Class 5 Mathematics Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 5 Mathematics preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
11
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
100 marks (theory)Numbers
Large Numbers · Roman Numerals · Fractions and Decimals
20% of theory marks
Operations
Addition and Subtraction · Multiplication · Division
20% of theory marks
Geometry
Shapes and Angles · Symmetry · Mapping Your Way
20% of theory marks
Measurement
Measurement of Length, Weight, Capacity · Area and its Boundary
20% of theory marks
Data Handling & Patterns
Data Handling · Patterns · Smart Charts
20% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
11 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fish Tale & Large Numbers | 8 |
| 2 | Shapes & Angles | 8 |
| 3 | How Many Squares | 6 |
| 4 | Parts & Wholes (Fractions) | 10 |
| 5 | Does It Look the Same? (Symmetry) | 6 |
| 6 | Be My Multiple, I'll Be Your Factor | 8 |
| 7 | Can You See the Pattern? | 6 |
| 8 | Mapping Your Way | 6 |
| 9 | Boxes and Sketches (3D Shapes) | 6 |
| 10 | Tenths and Hundredths (Decimals) | 8 |
| 11 | Smart Charts (Data Handling) | 8 |
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
78 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B | 2 | 10 | 20 | |
| Section C | 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| Section D | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 78 | |||
Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).
How to Use This Syllabus
Prioritise by marks
Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.
Skip deleted topics
CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.
Know the paper pattern
Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.
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