Complete details about CBSE [Class 1-12 Syllabus 2025-26 free PDF download]

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is one of the most trusted and widely recognized education boards in India. It is known for its structured curriculum designed according to national level competitive exams, student friendly examination pattern, and consistent academic standards.

On this page, we have created a detailed overview of CBSE, its association with NCERT, grading structure followed and grade wise syllabus for each subjects

What is CBSE?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national level board of education under the Union Government of India. It was founded in 1929 and is now governed by the Ministry of Education. CBSE has both public and private schools of India affiliated under it and it ensures a common curriculum and academic structure throughout all the schools.

As of 2025, more than 27,000 schools in India are affiliated with CBSE, making it one of the largest education boards in the world. It offers education from pre primary to Class 12 and conducts two major national examinations:

All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) - Class 10
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) - Class 12

CBSE and NCERT - How are they connected?

CBSE works in collaboration with NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training), which is the academic wing of the Ministry of Education. NCERT is responsible for designing textbooks, curriculum frameworks, teacher training, and educational research. Whereas, CBSE conducts the examination and oversees the school body.

Here is how CBSE and NCERT are interlinked:

NCERT develops the syllabus and textbooks for CBSE-affiliated schools.
CBSE recommends the use of NCERT books in schools mostly for the core subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, Hindi, and Social Science.
CBSE conducts the board examinations and prepares questions which are based on the NCERT curriculum.

This ensures a uniform and structured curriculum along all the schools affiliated with CBSE.

CBSE Grading System for Primary Classes (Class 1 to 5)

CBSE does not conduct formal exams for primary classes and it encourages a continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) approach. So, it follows the below mentioned grading structure.

Grading Scale (Primary Level - Indicative):

Grade	Performance Description
A+	Outstanding
A	Excellent
B	Very Good
C	Good
D	Needs Improvement

CBSE Grading System for Secondary Classes (Class 6 to 10)

From Class 6 onwards, CBSE introduces a more structured assessment pattern with internal and term end evaluations. A nine-point grading scale which is mentioned below is to assess academic performance.

Marks Range	Grade	Grade Point
91-100	A1	10
81-90	A2	9
71-80	B1	8
61-70	B2	7
51-60	C1	6
41-50	C2	5
33-40	D	4
21-32	E1	Fail
00-20	E2	Fail

This grading system encourages students to focus on consistent learning and reduces the stress of raw marks.

CBSE Class 11 and 12 Evaluation

In senior secondary classes (11 and 12), CBSE returns to a percentage based evaluation system, which is critical for college admissions and competitive exams. The curriculum becomes more career focused, with students choosing streams such as Science, Commerce, or Humanities.

Final scores are calculated using internal assessments (20%) and board exams (80%)
Practical subjects include lab assessments and project work
NCERT books remain the core learning material for all subjects

Latest CBSE Syllabus (Class 1 to 12) based on updated NCERT Pattern - Free PDF Available

To make it easier for parents and students, we have provided detailed class wise CBSE syllabus pages. You can explore the complete curriculum, chapter lists, and subject breakdowns for each class and download free PDF of subject wise syllabus:

Each syllabus page covers subject wise details such as English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and others. We also have highlighted new textbook changes as per NCERT and downloadable PDFs are available.