NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26

Edited By Komal Miglani | Updated on Jul 21, 2025 04:28 PM IST

Interested in what you’ll learn in Class 6 Maths? Let’s discuss the NCERT syllabus for class 6 Maths step-by-step! Think of your syllabus as a road map that helps you in your learning journey, keeps you on track, and ensures that you reach your academic goal with confidence. Following the latest CBSE guidelines, the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26 helps students learn fundamental mathematical concepts in a clear and structured way. 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. This syllabus is prepared by experienced Careers360 faculty to ensure that students receive a complete overview of everything they will be learning in Class 6 Maths.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26
How to Download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26?
Expected Number of Questions for NCERT Class 6 Maths (2025–26)
Types of Questions in NCERT Class 6 Maths (2025–26)
Best Reference Books for NCERT Class 6 Maths
NCERT Class 6 Syllabus 2025-2026 for Other Subjects

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

Every chapter you study in your NCERT Class 6 Maths syllabus opens a new window to logical thinking. This article provides a chapter-wise, detailed analysis of the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths 2025-26, helping both students and teachers prepare for an effective study plan. 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 of 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, including numbers, geometry, and data handling, which is of great help in developing the students' problem-solving skills. The topics covered in each chapter of the NCERT Maths class 6 syllabus 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?

Students can easily download the NCERT syllabus for Class 6 Maths by clicking the link below. Careers360 has prepared this PDF so you can access it anytime, anywhere, for your smooth study and revision.
Download the NCERT syllabus for class 6 Maths 2025-26 PDF.

Expected Number of Questions for NCERT Class 6 Maths (2025–26)

This section of NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths contains a table prepared by Careers360 experts after extensive research to help students and give them an idea about the importance of each chapter by giving details of the expected number of questions from each chapter.

Chapter (Unit)	Expected Number of Questions	Expected Total Marks (≈)
Patterns in Mathematics	4	4-5
Lines & Angles	5	8-10
Number Play (HCF/LCM/divisibility)	6	10-12
Data Handling & Presentation	4	7-8
Prime Time (Factors/Multiples)	5	10-11
Perimeter & Area (Mensuration)	5	12-15
Fractions	6	14-15
Playing with Constructions	4	5-6
Symmetry	3	5-6
The Other Side of Zero (Integers)	4	8-10

Internal Assessment of 20 marks is also part of the NCERT class 6 syllabus for Maths.

Types of Questions in NCERT Class 6 Maths (2025–26)

In the final question paper of NCERT Class 6 Maths:

Section A comprises 12 questions carrying 1 mark each.
Section B comprises 12 questions carrying 2 marks each.
Section C comprises 8 questions carrying 3 marks each.
Section D comprises 5 questions carrying 4 marks each.

There will be various types of questions asked in the exam, including

Short Answer Type Questions
Objective Type MCQs Questions
Diagram-based/Visual Questions
Multi-step problems
Real-life application-based word problems

Best Reference Books for NCERT Class 6 Maths

Apart from the 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 Class 6 CBSE - by R.D. Sharma - 2025-26
Gurukul Mathematics Chapterwise Worksheets: CBSE Class 6 For Exam 2026

Also check: NCERT Books for Class 6 Maths 2025-26

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths is the building block for topics such as geometry, data handling, and equations to be studied in higher standards. The above-mentioned books will help students to fulfil this purpose.

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.

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:

Number play
Lines and Angles
Perimeter and Area
Fractions

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

Yes, Class 6 Maths includes basic geometry concepts in Chapter 2, Lines and Angles.
Lines and Angles include topics such as 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. Where can I download the NCERT Class 6 Maths syllabus PDF?

At this moment, the NCERT Class 6 Maths syllabus is unavailable on the official NCERT website. But you can download it from the Careers360 website for free.

5. How much time should I spend on Maths daily to complete the Class 6 Maths syllabus?

During the start of the preparation, spend at least 1 hour daily on Maths to build a strong foundation on each chapter and practice the related math problems. After the initial phase, students can practice dedicated chapters as per their needs daily and invest time according to them.

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