NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26

Edited By Komal Miglani | Updated on May 13, 2025 06:15 PM IST

A syllabus is like a roadmap; it guides you in your learning journey, helps you stay on track, and it also ensures that you reach your academic goal with confidence. Following the latest CBSE guidelines, the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26 introduces students to some key mathematics concepts in a structured way. It will help the students get an overview of the topics covered in the 2025-26 academic year. From understanding numbers and algebra to learning about geometry, the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26 assures a smooth transition from basic to higher mathematics.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26
How to Download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26?
Best Reference books for Class 6 CBSE Maths
NCERT Class 6 Syllabus 2025-2026 for Other Subjects

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26 - Download All Chapters PDF

This article will provide a chapter-wise detailed analysis of the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26, helping the students and teachers alike to prepare for the studies. The NCERT Syllabus are created in such a way that it plays an important role in developing the problem-solving, analytical, and logical skills of the students. With the proper knowledge about the syllabus, students can be well prepared for their exams. Students can also refer to the NCERT Books according to the latest syllabus.

The Class 6 Maths Syllabus for the academic year 2025-2026 contains a total of 10 chapters. The syllabus for this academic year covers a set of topics like numbers, geometry, data handling, etc, which is of great help to develop the problem-solving skills of the students. The topics covered in each chapter of Class 6 Maths are mentioned below.

Chapter 1: Patterns in Mathematics

Pattern in numbers
Visualising number sequences
Relations among Number Sequences
Patterns in shapes

Chapter 2: Lines and Angles

Understanding different types of lines
Identifying and measuring angles
Properties of intersecting and parallel lines
Real-life applications of lines and angles

Chapter 3: Number Play

Identifying factors and multiples
Prime and composite numbers
Divisibility rules for different numbers
Common factors, multiples, and their uses
Prime factorisation technique
Finding HCF and LCM

Chapter 4: Data Handling and Presentation

Methods of data collection and organisation
Using pictographs, bar graphs, and pie charts
Interpreting and analysing graphical data
Real-life applications of data presentation

Chapter 5: Prime Time

Understanding prime numbers and their significance
Factorisation and divisibility properties
Applications of prime numbers in cryptography and real-world problems

Chapter 6: Perimeter and Area

Understanding the concept of perimeter for different shapes
Formulas for rectangles, squares, and triangles
Applications of area in real-life scenarios

Chapter 7: Fractions

Understanding different types of fractions
Comparing, simplifying, and converting fractions
Addition and subtraction of fractions

Chapter 8: Playing with Constructions

Learning precise constructions using a compass and ruler
Drawing circles, perpendicular bisectors, and angles

Chapter 9: Symmetry

Identifying symmetrical objects in real life
Understanding lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry
Exploring symmetrical patterns in nature and architecture

Chapter 10: The Other Side of Zero

Exploring negative numbers and their real-life applications
Understanding zero and its significance
Applying operations on integers in different contexts

How to Download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26?

Follow the step-by-step instructions given below to download the NCERT syllabus for class 6 maths 2025-26:

Visit the NCERT Official Website: Go to ncert.nic.in.
Navigate to the Syllabus Section:
On the homepage, search 'Syllabus' in the search bar and click on it.
Select 'Syllabus for Classes at the Elementary Level'.
Select the Appropriate Class and Subject:
Select 'Mathematics(VI-VIII)' from the list.
Download the Syllabus:
Click on the link to open the syllabus PDF.
Once opened, you can download and save it for future reference.

You can also simply click on the link below to directly download the PDF file:
Download NCERT syllabus for class 6 Maths 2025-26 PDF

Best Reference books for Class 6 CBSE Maths

Apart from NCERT books, students must follow some reference books that can help them to strengthen their concepts. Reference books provide a variety of questions to practice. Here are some of the best reference books:

Mathematics for Class 6 by R.S. Aggarwal
R D Sharma Mathematics for Class 6
Mathematics worksheets CBSE class 6 Exam: Oswal

Also check: NCERT Books for Class 6 2025-26

NCERT class 6 maths syllabus is the building block for topics such as geometry, data handling, and equations to be studied in higher standards.

NCERT Class 6 Syllabus 2025-2026 for Other Subjects

It is very important to get an overview of the concepts covered in other subjects of Class 6 as well, to improve the overall performance of the students in Class 6. The students can check out the updated syllabus of other subjects of class 6 using the links below.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Social Science

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 English

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Hindi

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the main topics covered in the Class 6 NCERT Maths syllabus?

The main topics covered in Class 6 Maths NCERT Syllabus are Patterns in Mathematics, Lines and Angles, Data Handling, Perimeter and Area, and Fractions.

2. Is geometry included in the Class 6 Maths syllabus?

Yes, Class 6 Maths includes basic geometry concepts in Chapter 2, Lines and Angles. Lines and Angles include topics like points, different types of lines, types of angles, comparing angles and measuring angles.

3. Are integers part of the Class 6 NCERT Maths curriculum?

Yes, Integers are introduced in the Class 6 Maths Syllabus as an activity-based chapter, The other side of zero. But Integers are introduced in detail in Class 7 of NCERT Maths Syllabus.

4. How many chapters are there in Class 6 Maths NCERT textbook?

The NCERT Class 6 Mathematics textbook includes 10 chapters in total. Each chapter is designed to build a strong foundation in mathematics. These chapters cover a range of topics like numbers, geometry, algebra, and data handling.

5. Does the syllabus include data handling and statistics?

Yes, the Class 6 NCERT Maths syllabus includes the topic of Data Handling, which introduces students to collect and organise data while representing them using pictographs and bar graphs. The term 'statistics' isn’t used in detail at this stage, which will be covered in the higher classes.

Also Read

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 7 - Fractions

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 6 - Perimeter and Area

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 9 - Symmetry

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 2 - Lines and Angles

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 5 - Prime Time

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 8 - Playing with Constructions

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