CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus - Free PDF Download
CBSE Syllabus 2026-27 Class 6: The CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus for the examination year 2026-27 has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE. The board will hold the final examination at the end of the year following the annual assessment scheme, which has led to the release of the syllabus. The 2026-27 CBSE Class 6 Science Board Exam will entirely be based on the most recent syllabus. Therefore, students must thoroughly understand the new CBSE syllabus to prepare for their annual exam properly.
The detailed CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus for 2026-27 is below.
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CBSE Class 6 Science Revised Syllabus
CBSE Class 6 Science Course Structure 2026-27 With Marking Scheme
| # | Unit/Topic | Marks | Marks with options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science | ||
| 1 | Components of Food | ||
| 1 | Food: Where Does It Come From? | ||
| 2 | Sorting Materials into Groups | ||
| 3 | Fibre to Fabric | ||
| 3 | Separation of Substances | ||
| 4 | Getting to Know Plants | ||
| 5 | Body Movements | ||
| 6 | The Living Organisms - Characteristics and Habitats | ||
| 6 | Changes Around Us | ||
| 7 | Motion and Measurement of Distances | ||
| 8 | Light, Shadows and Reflections | ||
| 9 | Electricity and Circuits | ||
| 10 | Fun with Magnets | ||
| 11 | Air Around Us | ||
| 14 | Water | ||
| 16 | Garbage In, Garbage Out | ||
| Total | - | - |
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Syllabus
1: Science [Revision]
CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus
1 Components of Food [Revision]
- Food and Its Types
- What Do Different Food Items Contain?
- Test for Carbohydrates/Starch
- Test for Protein
- Test for Fats
- Nutrients and Nutrition
- Introduction
- Modes of Nutrition
- Types of Nutrients
- Component of Food
- Carbohydrates
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Carbohydrates
- Types of Carbohydrates and their Importance
- Fats (Lipids)
- Experiment
- Fats (Lipids)
- Vitamin and Minerals
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Carbohydrates
- Component of Food: Minerals
- Macro-minerals
- Trace minerals (micro-minerals)
- A Balanced Diet
- Obesity and Its Prevention
- Deficiency Diseases
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Vitamin
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Minerals
1 Food: Where Does It Come From? [Revision]
- Food Variety
- Ingredients of Food
- Plant Sources
- Plant as Food (Plant Product)
- Animal Sources
- Animal Products used as Food
- Classification of Animal
- Introduction
- Diversity in Animal Food
- Reproduction in Animals
- Classification of Animals Based on Habitat
- Food and Its Types
2 Sorting Materials into Groups [Revision]
- Objects Around Us
- Various uses of changes in physical state
- Properties of substances
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
- Activity 4
- Activity 5
- Activity 6
- Activity 7
- Metals
3 Fibre to Fabric [Revision]
- Fabrics
- Fibre
- Plant Fibres: Cotton
- Plant Fibre: Jute Fibre
- Fibre to Yarn to Fabric
- History of Clothing Material
3 Separation of Substances [Revision]
- Mixture
- Introduction
- Separation of Unwanted Substances from Mixtures
- Activity
- Types of Mixtures
- Types of Mixtures
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Separation of Mixtures
- Methods of Separation
- Handpicking Method
- Threshing Method
- Winnowing Method
- Sieving Method
- Sedimentation Method
- Decantation Method
- Filtration Method
- Simple Distillation Method
- Distillation Method
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Introduction to Solutions
- Water - a Universal Solvent
- Universal Solvent
- Experiment: To show that ordinary tap water contains dissolved solids.
- Importance of dissolved salts in water.
- Air dissolved in water.
- Experiment: To show that tap water contains dissolved gases (air).
- Importance of air dissolved in water.
- Composition of a Solution
- Mass Percentage or Percentage by Mass (w/w) and Volume Percentage or Percentage by Volume (v/v)
- Grams Per Litre (g/L) and Molarity (M)
- Formality (F) and Molality (m)
- Normality (N) and Mole Fraction (χ)
- Parts per Million (ppm)
- Examples
- Types of Solutions
- Saturated Solutions
- What is a Saturated Solution?
- How to Prepare a Saturated Solution?
- Factors affecting the Point of Saturation
- Effect of cooling and heating of Saturation
- Everyday Examples of Saturated Solution
4 Getting to Know Plants [Revision]
- Plant Forms and Functions
- Classification of Plants
- Introduction
- Classification Based on Size and Shape
- Classification Based on Support (Vines)
- Classification Based on Lifespan
- Classification Based on Habitat (Where Plants Grow)
- Stem
- The Structure of a Plant
- Concept of Photosynthesis
- Definition: Photosynthesis
- Explanation
- Process of Photosynthesis
- Chemical Equation: Photosynthesis
- Key Points: Process of Photosynthesis
- Root
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Types of Root
- Types of Root
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Experiment 3
- Structure of a Bisexual Flower
5 Body Movements [Revision]
- Human Body and Its Movements
- Human Skeleton System
- Introduction of The Human Skeleton System
- Function of Human Skeleton
- Parts of the Skeleton
- Structure of a Bone
- The Human Skeleton: Appendicular Skeleton
- The Human Skeleton: Axial Skeleton
- Bone and Its Types
- Bones
- Types of Bones
- Muscles and Its Types
- Introduction
- Types of Muscles
- Activity
- Muscular System
- Movement in Different Animals
6 The Living Organisms - Characteristics and Habitats [Revision]
6 Changes Around Us [Revision]
- Changes-Physical and Chemical
- Chemical and Physical Changes
- Experiment
- Classification of Change: Reversible and Irreversible Changes
- Classification of Change: Desirable and Undesirable Changes
- Classification of Change: Natural and Man-made Changes
- Classification of Change: Periodic and Non-periodic Changes
- Classification of Change: Slow and Fast Changes
- Classification of Change: Physical Changes
- Chemical Reaction
- Definition: Chemical Change
- Definition: Reactants
- Definition: Products
- Effect of Heat on Solid, Liquid and Gases
7 Motion and Measurement of Distances [Revision]
- Story of Transport
- Measurements
- Measurement
- The need for measurement in daily life
- Unit and Its Types
- Unit Systems
- Introduction
- Types of Unit System
- Properties of Matter and Their Measurement
- Devices for Measuring Length
- Use of a metre ruler to measure length
- Description of a metre ruler
- Measurement of length of an object with a metre ruler
- Parallax Error
- Use of measuring tape to measure length
- Description of a measuring tape
- Measuring the Length of a Curved Line
- Force and Motion
- Types of Motion
- Multiple Motion
8 Light, Shadows and Reflections [Revision]
- Luminous and Non-luminous Bodies
- Important Terms Related to Light
- Formation of Shadow
- Introduction
- Activity
- Experiment
- The propagation of light
- Introduction
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- A Pinhole Camera
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Mirrors
- Reflection of Light
- Introduction
- Activity
- Experiment
- Key Points: Reflection of Light
9 Electricity and Circuits [Revision]
- Electricity
- A Bulb Connected to an Electric Cell
- Electric Circuit
- Key Points: Electric Circuit
- Switches
- Single Pole Switch
- Double Pole Switch
- Reason for Connecting the Switch in the Live Wire
- Safety Precautions While Using a Switch
- Electrical Conduction in Solids
10 Fun with Magnets [Revision]
- Magnet
- Uses of Magnets
- Discovery of Magnets
- Classification of Magnets
- Classification of Magnets
1) Natural Magnet
2) Artificial Magnet
- Classification of Magnets
- Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Magnetic Pole
- Finding Directions with a Magnet
- Making a Magnet
- Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Demagnetization of a Magnet
11 Air Around Us [Revision]
- Air Around Us
- Composition and Components of Air
- Introduction
- Uses of Gases in Air
- Importance of Air
- How is the Oxygen in the Atmosphere Replaced?
14 Water [Revision]
- Water: Our Lifeline
- Introduction
- Importance of Water for Sustaining Life
- Importance of Water
- Where Do We Get Water From?
- Biogeochemical Cycles (Nutrient Cycles)
- Drought (Famine)
- Introduction
- Causes of Famine
- Prevention of Famine
- Water Management (Conservation of Water)
16 Garbage In, Garbage Out [Revision]
- Waste and Its Categories
- Types of Waste
- Categories of Waste
- Disposal Techniques
- Disposal of Waste Water
- Waste Water
- Effective Methods to Reduce Pollution
- Vermicomposting
- Waste Separation Exercise
- Recycling of Paper
- Man-made Fibre: Plastics
- Materials
- Plastic: A Manmade Material
- Properties of Plastic
- Harmful Effects of Plastics
- Recycling of Plastic
