CBSE Class 6 Social Science Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
🌍 CBSE Class 6 – Social Science
Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Based on: NCERT Textbooks
Academic Session: 2025–26
📌 Question Pattern & Marking Scheme (CBSE – Class 6)
Assessment Structure (School-Based Evaluation)
- Periodic Tests (PT): 10 Marks
- Notebook Submission: 5 Marks
- Subject Enrichment / Activities / Projects: 5 Marks
- Half-Yearly Examination: 40 Marks
- Annual Examination: 80 Marks
Question Paper Pattern (Indicative)
- Very Short Answer (VSA): MCQs / one-word / objective questions
- Short Answer (SA): 2–3 marks (conceptual understanding)
- Long Answer (LA): 4–5 marks (descriptive / analytical)
- Map-based questions (mainly Geography)
- Case-based and competency-based questions included
- Project work and activities are part of internal assessment
(Note: There is no external board exam for Class 6. Schools follow CBSE assessment guidelines.)
📚 CBSE Class 6 Social Science Syllabus (2025–26)
📖 History – Our Pasts–I
| Chapter No. | Chapter Title | Chapter Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | What, Where, How and When? | Understanding history, sources, timelines, and the idea of the past. |
| Chapter 2 | From Hunting–Gathering to Growing Food | Early humans, domestication of plants and animals, beginning of farming. |
| Chapter 3 | In the Earliest Cities | Life in Harappan civilisation, town planning, occupations, and trade. |
| Chapter 4 | What Books and Burials Tell Us | Vedas, archaeological sources, and early social life. |
| Chapter 5 | Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic | Mahajanapadas, kingship, republics, and administration. |
| Chapter 6 | New Questions and Ideas | Upanishads, Jainism, Buddhism, and philosophical ideas. |
| Chapter 7 | Ashoka, the Emperor Who Gave Up War | Mauryan Empire, Ashoka’s policies, dhamma, and inscriptions. |
| Chapter 8 | Vital Villages, Thriving Towns | Agriculture, crafts, trade, and urban centres in early India. |
| Chapter 9 | Traders, Kings and Pilgrims | Trade routes, spread of religions, and cultural exchange. |
| Chapter 10 | New Empires and Kingdoms | Gupta Empire, administration, science, art, and culture. |
🗺️ Geography – The Earth: Our Habitat
| Chapter No. | Chapter Title | Chapter Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | The Earth in the Solar System | Planets, stars, satellites, and position of Earth in space. |
| Chapter 2 | Globes and Maps | Latitudes, longitudes, maps, symbols, and directions. |
| Chapter 3 | Motions of the Earth | Rotation, revolution, day–night, and seasons. |
| Chapter 4 | Major Domains of the Earth | Lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. |
| Chapter 5 | Major Landforms of the Earth | Mountains, plateaus, plains, and their formation. |
| Chapter 6 | Our Country – India | Location, physical features, political divisions, and national symbols. |
🏛️ Civics – Social and Political Life–I
| Chapter No. | Chapter Title | Chapter Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Understanding Diversity | Diversity, inequality, and respect for differences. |
| Chapter 2 | Diversity and Discrimination | Prejudice, stereotypes, and the idea of equality. |
| Chapter 3 | What Is Government? | Need for government, types, and key functions. |
| Chapter 4 | Key Elements of a Democratic Government | Participation, equality, and accountability in democracy. |
| Chapter 5 | Panchayati Raj | Local self-government in rural areas. |
| Chapter 6 | Rural Administration | Role of administration in rural areas and land records. |
| Chapter 7 | Urban Administration | Municipalities, urban governance, and civic services. |
| Chapter 8 | Rural Livelihoods | Farming, non-farming activities, and rural economy. |
🔑 Related Keyphrases
- CBSE Class 6 Social Science syllabus 2025–26
- NCERT Class 6 Social Science chapters
- Class 6 SST syllabus CBSE
- CBSE Class 6 Social Science curriculum
- NCERT Social Science syllabus Class 6
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is this Class 6 Social Science syllabus updated for 2025–26?
Yes, this syllabus follows the latest CBSE and NCERT guidelines for the 2025–26 academic session.
Q2. Which books are included in Class 6 Social Science?
Social Science includes History (Our Pasts–I), Geography (The Earth: Our Habitat), and Civics (Social and Political Life–I).
Q3. Are map-based questions included in Class 6?
Yes, basic map-based questions are included, mainly from Geography.
Q4. Is there a board exam for Class 6 Social Science?
No, Class 6 assessments are school-based as per CBSE internal evaluation norms.
Q5. Is NCERT enough for Class 6 Social Science preparation?
Yes, NCERT textbooks are sufficient, as assessments are strictly based on NCERT content.
