NCERT Class 7 Syllabus for Social Science 2025

NCERT Class 7 Syllabus for Social Science 2025 - Download PDF Here

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The NCERT Class 7 Social Science Syllabus for 2025-26 will introduce students to a proper and clear understanding of society, history, geography, and civic life. The Class 7 Social Science align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and CBSE guidelines. The NCERT book for Class 7 Social Science is a single book, which is called Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part 1). The Class 7 Social Science Book combines History, Geography, and Civics, which replace the older separate books like Our Pasts II, Our Environment, and Social and Political Life II.

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NCERT Class 7 Syllabus and Books

NCERT Class 7 Syllabus for Social Science 2025 - Download PDF Here

The NCERT syllabus is followed by other state boards as well. This syllabus for Class 7 Social Science 2025-26 is designed by the National Curriculum Framework. The syllabus will not only be helpful in academics but also for competitive exams. The latest syllabus of the NCERT Books for Class 7 Social Science is available to download. Read further to know more about the Class 7 Social Science syllabus, how to download it, and more.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Social Science 2025-26

The complete syllabus for Class 7 NCERT Social Science 2025-26 is provided in the table below.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Social Science 2025-26
Themes	Chapter No.	Chapter Name	Sub-Topics
Theme A - India and the World: Land and the people	1	Geographical Diversity of India	The Himalayas How the Himalayas were formed … an interesting story The cold desert of India The Gangetic Plains The Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert The Aravalli Hills The Peninsular Plateau India’s Amazing Coastlines The West Coast of India The East Coast Indian Islands Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Delta in West Bengal and the Sundarbans The Hills of the Northeast
	2	Understanding the Weather	Weather and Its Elements What is weather? Weather Instruments Temperature Precipitation Atmospheric Pressure Wind Humidity Weather Stations An automated weather station Predicting the weather
	3	Climate of India	Weather, Season, and the Climate Types of Climates in India Factors Determining the Climate Laltitude Altitude Proximity to the sea Winds Topography The Monsoons Climate and Our Lives Climate and Disasters Cyclones Floods Landslides Forest Fires Climate Change
Theme B- Tapestry of the Past	4	New Beginnings: Cities and States	Janapadas and Mahajanapadas Early Democratic Traditions More Innovations The Varna-Jati System Development Elsewhere in India
	5	The Rise of Empires	What is an Empire? Trade, trade routes, and guilds The Rise of Magadha The Arrival of the Greeks The Mighty Mauryas The stiry of Kautilya The rise of Chandragupta Maurya Kautilya’s concept of a kingdom The King Who Chose Peace Life in the Mauryan Period Some Contributions of the Mauryas Life and People Art and Architecture The Fragile Nature of Empires
	6	The Age of Reorganisation	Prominent Dynasties of the Subcontinent Surge of the Shungas Some Shunga Contributions to Art The Satavahanas Life under the Satavahanas Coming of the Chedis Kingdoms and Life in the South The Cholas Silappadikaram: The Tale of the Anklet The Cheras The Pandyas Invasion of the Indo-Greeks The Emergence of the Kushanas
	7	The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity	A New Power Emerges The Warrior King A Traveller’s Account of Indian Society in the Gupta Age Glimpses of the Gupta Empire Governance and administration Thriving Trade New Ideas and Wonders: The Classical Age The Quest for Beauty The Decline of the Guptas Meanwhile, in the South and Northeast.. Various aspects of Gupta Art
Theme C - Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions	8	How the Land Becomes Sacred	What is ‘Sacredness’? Pilgrimages More sacred sites Becoming Aware of Sacred Geography Sacred Ecology Rivers and Sangams (confluence of rivers) Mountains and Forests Trees, Forests, and Sacred Groves From pilgrimage to trade Sacred Geography beyond India Restoring and conserving the sacred
Theme D - Governance and Democracy	9	From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Government	What is a Government? What are its Functions? What is Democracy? Functions of Government What Makes Governments Different? Key differences between governments Democratic Governments around the World Fundamental principles of democracy Different forms of democratic governments What do these terms mean? (Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary) A Peek into History Other Forms of Government Why Democracy Matters
Theme D - Governance and Democracy	10	The Constitution of India - An Introduction	What is a Constitution? Why do we need a constitution? Writing the Constitution of India How was our Constitution developed? What Shaped and Influenced the Indian Constitution? Influences of the Indian Freedom Movement India’s civilisational heritage and history Learning from across the world Key Features of the Constitution of India Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties Directive Principles of State Policy The Constitution is a Living Document Understanding the Preamble: The Guiding Values of the Constitution of India
Theme E - Economic Life Around Us	11	From Barter to Money	Why do we need money? Basic Functions of Money The Journey of Money Coinage Paper Money New Forms of Money
Theme E - Economic Life Around Us	12	Understanding Markets	What is a Market? Prices and Markets Markets Around Us Physical and Online Markets Domestic and International Markets Wholesale and Retail Markets The Role of Markets in People’s Lives How markets benefit society Government's Role in the Market Controlling prices for protecting buyers and sellers Ensuring quality and safety standards Mitigating the external effects of markets Providing public goods How can consumers assess the quality of products and services?

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How to Download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Social Science 2025-26?

Students can follow the steps given below to download the latest syllabus of NCERT Class 7 Social Science:

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 "Social Science Class VI to VIII Syllabus" in the PDF.

Step 5: The NCERT Class 7 Social Science syllabus PDF will be displayed on your screen. Download and save it for future use.

Note*: The Class 7 Social Science latest syllabus is not updated on the NCERT official website. Students can download the latest NCERT Class 7 Social Science syllabus from this page, which is given below.

Download - NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Social Science 2025-26

NCERT Class 7 Syllabus and Books

Along with the NCERT syllabus for Class 7 Social Science, students should refer to other subjects’ syllabi and books to improve their overall percentage. Here we have provided the direct links for Class 7 books and syllabus.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Hindi	NCERT Books for Class 7 English
NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Maths	NCERT Books for Class 7 Science
NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 English	NCERT Books for Class 7 Hindi
NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Science

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the textbooks prescribed by NCERT for Class 7 Social Science?

The following textbook prescribed by NCERT for Class 7 Social Science is Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part 1).

2. How is the NCERT Class 7 Social Science syllabus structured?

The NCERT Class 7 Social Science syllabus has been structured in a way that it covers various aspects of Indian society, culture, heritage, and diversity.

3. Is the Class 7 Social Science syllabus the same for all CBSE schools?

Yes, CBSE schools follow the NCERT syllabus, though some may add supplementary material.

4. Are NCERT textbooks enough for Class 7 Social Science exams?

Yes, NCERT Class 7 Social Science textbooks cover the entire syllabus and are sufficient for CBSE exams, with exercises for proper understanding and revision.

5. How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 7 Social Science book?

There are 12 chapters in the NCERT Class 7 Social Science book which is divdied into five themes.

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