CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 6 Science — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 6 Science preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
14
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
80 marks (theory)Food
Food: Where Does It Come From? · Components of Food · Fibre to Fabric
19% of theory marks
Materials
Sorting Materials into Groups · Separation of Substances · Changes Around Us · Getting to Know Plants · Body Movements · The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings
31% of theory marks
Living World
Motion and Measurement of Distances · Light, Shadows and Reflections · Electricity and Circuits · Fun with Magnets · Air Around Us · Garbage In, Garbage Out · Water
50% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
14 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food: Where Does It Come From? | 5 |
| 2 | Components of Food | 6 |
| 3 | Fibre to Fabric | 5 |
| 4 | Sorting Materials into Groups | 5 |
| 5 | Separation of Substances | 7 |
| 6 | Changes Around Us | 6 |
| 7 | Getting to Know Plants | 7 |
| 8 | Body Movements | 6 |
| 9 | The Living Organisms & Their Surroundings | 7 |
| 10 | Motion and Measurement of Distances | 6 |
| 11 | Light, Shadows and Reflections | 6 |
| 12 | Electricity and Circuits | 7 |
| 13 | Fun with Magnets | 5 |
| 14 | Water & Air Around Us | 7 |
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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