CBSE Class 7 Science Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 7 Science — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 7 Science preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
16
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
100 marks (theory)Food
Nutrition in Plants · Nutrition in Animals · Fibre to Fabric
15% of theory marks
Materials
Heat · Acids, Bases and Salts · Physical and Chemical Changes · Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate
20% of theory marks
Living World
Winds, Storms and Cyclones · Soil · Respiration in Organisms · Transportation in Animals and Plants · Reproduction in Plants
25% of theory marks
Natural Phenomena
Motion and Time · Electric Current and its Effects · Light
25% of theory marks
Natural Resources
Water: A Precious Resource · Forests: Our Lifeline · Wastewater Story
15% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
16 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nutrition in Plants | 7 |
| 2 | Nutrition in Animals | 7 |
| 3 | Fibre to Fabric | 5 |
| 4 | Heat | 6 |
| 5 | Acids, Bases and Salts | 7 |
| 6 | Physical and Chemical Changes | 7 |
| 7 | Weather, Climate and Adaptations | 6 |
| 8 | Winds, Storms and Cyclones | 6 |
| 9 | Soil | 5 |
| 10 | Respiration in Organisms | 7 |
| 11 | Transportation in Animals and Plants | 7 |
| 12 | Reproduction in Plants | 6 |
| 13 | Motion and Time | 6 |
| 14 | Electric Current and Its Effects | 7 |
| 15 | Light | 6 |
| 16 | Forests & Waste Water Story | 3 |
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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