CBSE Class 6 Mathematics Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 6 Mathematics preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
13
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
100 marks (theory)Number System
Knowing Our Numbers · Whole Numbers · Playing with Numbers · Fractions · Decimals · Integers
25% of theory marks
Algebra
Introduction to Algebra · Ratio and Proportion
15% of theory marks
Geometry
Basic Geometrical Ideas · Understanding Elementary Shapes · Symmetry · Practical Geometry
25% of theory marks
Mensuration
Mensuration · Perimeter and Area
15% of theory marks
Data Handling
Data Handling
10% of theory marks
Constructions
Basic Constructions
10% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
13 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowing Our Numbers | 6 |
| 2 | Whole Numbers | 6 |
| 3 | Playing with Numbers | 8 |
| 4 | Basic Geometrical Ideas | 6 |
| 5 | Understanding Elementary Shapes | 6 |
| 6 | Integers | 8 |
| 7 | Fractions | 8 |
| 8 | Decimals | 8 |
| 9 | Data Handling | 6 |
| 10 | Mensuration | 8 |
| 11 | Algebra | 8 |
| 12 | Ratio and Proportion | 6 |
| 13 | Symmetry & Practical Geometry | 6 |
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
80 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B | 2 | 10 | 20 | |
| Section C | 4 | 5 | 20 | |
| Section D | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |||
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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