NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science 2025-26: Download PDF Here

Q: How many chapters are there in the Class 6 Science textbook?

The Class 6 Science NCERT textbook contains a total of 12 chapters .

Edited By Shivani Poonia | Updated on May 20, 2025 10:47 AM IST

The NCERT syllabus for class 6 science (2025-26) has been released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and serves as a complete guide for students. It has the key topics, learning objectives and exam trends in a simple and easy-to-understand format. The syllabus also encourages hands-on learning through experiments and projects by helping students build a strong scientific foundation. The syllabus can also be downloaded in the PDF format from the NCERT website. This structured approach makes science engaging and prepares students for future academic success.

This Story also Contains

How to Download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science 2025-26?
NCERT Syllabus of Class 6 2025-26 for Science
Why Use NCERT Books?

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science 2025-26: Download PDF Here

The students are also motivated to refer to NCERT books for Class 6 2025-26 as per this syllabus in an attempt to explain their concepts well and prepare accordingly for the examinations. The NCERT syllabus 2025-26 is strictly followed by educational boards such as CBSE and forms the foundation for questions of competitive exams in general, and hence makes the syllabus an excellent study material for academic as well as competitive exam preparation.

Also, check:

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

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to download the NCERT Class 6 Science Syllabus for 2025-26:

Step 1: Go to the official NCERT website at http://ncert.nic.in.

Step 2: On the home page, in the 'Search' option and type 'Syllabus' and click on it. This will take you to the syllabus page.

Step 3: Click on the 'Syllabus for Classes on the Elementary Level' option. The syllabus PDF will open.

Step 4: Choose the "Science Class VI to VIII Syllabus" in the PDF.

Step 5: The NCERT Class 6 Science syllabus PDF will be displayed on your screen. Download and save it for future use.

Note*: The latest syllabus for Class 6 Science has not been updated on the NCERT official website. Students can download the latest NCERT Class 6 Science syllabus from this page, which is given below.

Download - NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science 2025-26

NCERT Class 6 Subject-wise Books

NCERT Books for Class 6 English

NCERT Books for Class 6 Maths

NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science

NCERT Books for Class 6 Hindi

NCERT Syllabus of Class 6 2025-26 for Science

Chapter 1 : The Wonderful World of Science

The Wonderful World of Science

Chapter 2 : Diversity in the Living World

2.1 Diversity in Plants and Animals Around Us
2.2 How to Group Plants and Animals?
2.3 Plants and Animals in Different Surroundings

Chapter 3: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body

3.1 What Do We Eat?
3.2 What are the Components of Food?
3.3 How to Test Different Components of Food?
3.4 Balanced Diet
3.5 Millets: Nutrition-rich Cereals
3.6 Food Miles: From Farm to Our Plate

Chapter 4: Exploring Magnets

4.1 Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials
4.2 Poles of Magnet
4.3 Finding Directions
4.4 Attraction and Repulsion between Magnets
4.5 Fun with Magnets

Chapter 5: Measurement of Length and Motion

5.1 How do we Measure?
5.2 Standard Units
5.3 Correct Way of Measuring Length
5.4 Measuring the Length of a Curved Line
5.5 Describing Position
5.6 Moving Things
5.7 Types of Motion

Chapter 6 : Materials Around Us

Materials Around Us

Chapter 7 : Temperature and its Measurement

7.1 Hot or Cold?
7.2 Temperature
7.3 Measuring Temperature

Chapter 8 : A Journey through the States of Water

8.1 Investigating Water's Disappearing Act
8.2 Another Mystery
8.3 What are the Different States of Water?
8.4 How can We Change the States of Water?
8.5 How can Water be Evaporated Faster or Slower?
8.6 Cooling Effect

Chapter 9: Methods of Separation in Everyday Life

Methods of Separation in Everyday Life

Chapter 10: Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics

10.1 What Sets the Living Apart from the Non-living?
10.2 Essential Conditions for Germination of a Seed
10.3 Growth and Movement in Plants
10.4 Life Cycle of a Plant
10.5 Life Cycle of Animals

Chapter 11: Nature's Treasures

11.1 Air
11.2 Water
11.3 Energy from the Sun
11.4 Forests
11.5 Soil, Rocks and Minerals
11.6 Fossil Fuels
11.7 Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-renewable

Chapter 12: Beyond Earth

12.1 Stars and Constellations
12.2 Night Sky Watching
12.3 Our Solar System
12.4 The Milky Way Galaxy
12.5 The Universe

Why Use NCERT Books?

NCERT books are most suitable for Class 6 students as they:

Offer good explanations of fundamental concepts.
Use simple language.
Are useful in preparing for exams as well as competitive examinations.
Contain chapter-wise solutions for proper understanding.
Students may also refer to NCERT solutions for doubt clarification and preparation enhancement.
Students can use this guide easily and obtain access to the syllabus as well as organize their studies efficiently!

In case of any confusion or difficulty, students can rely upon the NCERT solutions for Class 6. It will help them to clear all their doubts and prepare for the exams well. NCERT solutions include the chapter-wise solutions of all the questions. Students can click on the link provided above to get access to the NCERT Class 6 solutions.

Other Related Links:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the main chapters covered in Class 6 Science NCERT?

The main chapters in the Class 6 Science NCERT textbook include:

The Wonderful World of Science
Diversity in the Living World
Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body
Exploring Magnets
Measurement of Length and Motion
Materials Around Us
Temperature and Its Measurement
A Journey through States of Water
Methods of Separation in Everyday Life
Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics
Nature’s Treasures
Beyond Earth

2. How many chapters are there in the Class 6 Science textbook?

The Class 6 Science NCERT textbook contains a total of 12 chapters.

3. Is the Class 6 Science syllabus the same for all CBSE schools?

Yes, the syllabus is standardized across CBSE schools as it is prescribed by NCERT, ensuring uniformity in content and learning objectives.

4. Does the syllabus include practical experiments?

Yes, the syllabus includes practical experiments and activities such as observing, recording observations, drawing, tabulating, plotting graphs, and performing experiments to enhance understanding of scientific concepts.

5. What are the key topics in the "Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body" chapter?

Key topics in this chapter include:

Balanced diet
Nutrition
Food components
Mindful eating habits.

6. What concepts are introduced in the chapter "Diversity in the Living World"?

This chapter introduces:

Understanding biodiversity
Classification of living organisms.

7. Are there environmental science topics in the syllabus?

Yes, topics like conservation of natural resources (air, water, soil) are included in the chapter "Nature’s Treasures".

8. What do students learn in the "Exploring Magnets" chapter?

Students learn about:

Properties of magnets
Uses of magnets
Interaction of magnets with other materials.

9. Is "Exploring Magnets" a part of the Class 6 Science syllabus?

Yes, this chapter covers the properties and uses of magnets.

10. Are activities and projects part of the Class 6 Science curriculum?

Yes, activities and projects are integral to the curriculum to promote hands-on learning and scientific inquiry.

11. How is "Measurement of Length and Motion" taught in Class 6?

This chapter teaches:

Basics of measurement
Motion as a change in position with time.

12. Do students learn about the Water Cycle in this class?

Yes, students learn about the water cycle as part of the "A Journey through States of Water" chapter. Topics include evaporation, condensation, and the water cycle.

Also Read

NCERT Solution for Class 6 Science Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth

NCERT Solution for Class 6 Chapter 5 - Measurement of Length and Motion

NCERT Solution for Class 6 Chapter 4 - Exploring Magnets

NCERT Solution for Class 6 Chapter 3: Mindful Eating – A Path to a Healthy Body

NCERT Solution for Class 6 Chapter 1 - The Wonderful World of Science

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 9 - Methods of Separation in Everyday Life

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 2025-26 - Download All Subjects PDF

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science 2025-26: Download PDF Here

NCERT Books for Class 6 2025-26; Download All Subjects PDF

NCERT Books 2025-26 for Class 6-12, Download All Books PDF Free

NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science 2025 - Download PDF Here

NCERT Books for Class 6 Hindi 2025-26: Download Chapter Wise PDF Here

Articles

UP Scholarships for General Category Students: Eligibility & Application Guide

Jun 19, 2025

Tamil Nadu BSc Nursing Admission 2025: Fees, Eligibility Criteria, Application, Top Colleges

Jun 19, 2025

JAC Delhi Merit List 2025 – Download and Check College wise Cut offs

Jun 18, 2025

IOQM Admit Card 2025: Download Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics Hall Ticket

Jun 18, 2025

DU LLB Counselling 2025 (Started) – First Allotment (Out), Documents, Admission Process

Jun 18, 2025

Silverzone ITHO Olympiad 2025 – Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results

Jun 17, 2025

Silverzone ISSO Result 2024-25 Out : Check International Social Studies Olympiad Results Here

Jun 17, 2025

Silverzone Commerce Olympiad Answer Key 2024: ICSI Question Paper Solution

Jun 17, 2025

Upcoming School Exams

Bihar Open Board 10th Examination

Application Date:16 May,2025 - 30 June,2025

Result

Admit Card

Bihar Open Board 12th Examination

Application Date:16 May,2025 - 30 June,2025

Result

Admit Card

National Institute of Open Schooling 10th examination

Application Date:24 May,2025 - 23 June,2025

Result

Admit Card

Mock Test

National Institute of Open Schooling 12th Examination

Application Date:24 May,2025 - 23 June,2025

Result

Mock Test

Admit Card

Chattisgarh State Open School 12th Examination

Application Date:01 June,2025 - 30 June,2025

Result

Admit Card

View All School Exams

Popular Questions

A block of mass 0.50 kg is moving with a speed of 2.00 ms^-1 on a smooth surface. It strikes another mass of 1.00 kg and then they move together as a single body. The energy loss during the collision is

Option 1) $0.34\; J$	Option 2) $0.16\; J$
Option 3) $1.00\; J$	Option 4) $0.67\; J$

A person trying to lose weight by burning fat lifts a mass of 10 kg upto a height of 1 m 1000 times. Assume that the potential energy lost each time he lowers the mass is dissipated. How much fat will he use up considering the work done only when the weight is lifted up ? Fat supplies 3.8×10⁷J of energy per kg which is converted to mechanical energy with a 20% efficiency rate. Take g = 9.8 ms⁻² :

Option 1)

2.45×10⁻³ kg

Option 2)

6.45×10⁻³ kg

Option 3)

9.89×10⁻³ kg

Option 4)

12.89×10⁻³ kg

An athlete in the olympic games covers a distance of 100 m in 10 s. His kinetic energy can be estimated to be in the range

Option 1) $2,000 \; J - 5,000\; J$	Option 2) $200 \, \, J - 500 \, \, J$
Option 3) $2\times 10^{5}J-3\times 10^{5}J$	Option 4) $20,000 \, \, J - 50,000 \, \, J$

A particle is projected at 60⁰ to the horizontal with a kinetic energy $K$ . The kinetic energy at the highest point

Option 1) $K/2\,$	Option 2) $\; K\;$
Option 3) $zero\;$	Option 4) $K/4$

In the reaction,

$2Al_{(s)}+6HCL_{(aq)}\rightarrow 2Al^{3+}\, _{(aq)}+6Cl^{-}\, _{(aq)}+3H_{2(g)}$

Option 1) $11.2\, L\, H_{2(g)}$ at STP is produced for every mole $HCL_{(aq)}$ consumed	Option 2) $6L\, HCl_{(aq)}$ is consumed for ever $3L\, H_{2(g)}$ produced
Option 3) $33.6 L\, H_{2(g)}$ is produced regardless of temperature and pressure for every mole Al that reacts	Option 4) $67.2\, L\, H_{2(g)}$ at STP is produced for every mole Al that reacts .

How many moles of magnesium phosphate, $Mg_{3}(PO_{4})_{2}$ will contain 0.25 mole of oxygen atoms?

Option 1) 0.02	Option 2) 3.125 × 10^-2
Option 3) 1.25 × 10^-2	Option 4) 2.5 × 10^-2

If we consider that 1/6, in place of 1/12, mass of carbon atom is taken to be the relative atomic mass unit, the mass of one mole of a substance will

Option 1) decrease twice	Option 2) increase two fold
Option 3) remain unchanged	Option 4) be a function of the molecular mass of the substance.

With increase of temperature, which of these changes?

Option 1) Molality	Option 2) Weight fraction of solute
Option 3) Fraction of solute present in water	Option 4) Mole fraction.

Number of atoms in 558.5 gram Fe (at. wt.of Fe = 55.85 g mol^-1) is

Option 1) twice that in 60 g carbon	Option 2) 6.023 × 10²²
Option 3) half that in 8 g He	Option 4) 558.5 × 6.023 × 10²³

A pulley of radius 2 m is rotated about its axis by a force F = (20t - 5t²) newton (where t is measured in seconds) applied tangentially. If the moment of inertia of the pulley about its axis of rotation is 10 kg m² , the number of rotations made by the pulley before its direction of motion if reversed, is