CBSE Class 1 Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 1 syllabus for 2026-27 is built on the NEP 2020 Foundational Stage framework, which groups Classes 1 and 2 as part of a five-year foundational stage (ages 3–8). Learning at this level is entirely activity-based, play-driven, and experience-led. There are no board examinations at this stage. Instead, children are assessed continuously through observation, oral tasks, and classroom activities.
All three core NCERT textbooks for Class 1 — Mridang (English), Joyful Mathematics, and Sarangi (Hindi) — are official reprints for the 2026-27 session. Chapter content and sequence remain aligned with the NCF-FS 2022 framework.
Subjects Covered in CBSE Class 1 (2026-27)
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Subject |
NCERT Textbook |
Delivery Mode |
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English |
Mridang |
NCERT Textbook |
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Mathematics |
Joyful Mathematics |
NCERT Textbook |
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Hindi |
Sarangi |
NCERT Textbook |
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Environmental Studies (EVS) |
School-planned |
Activity-based |
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General Knowledge |
School-planned |
Activity-based |
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Art and Craft |
Integrated into core books |
Activity-based |
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Health and Physical Education |
School-planned |
Physical activity sessions |
Class 1 English Syllabus — Mridang
The NCERT textbook Mridang treats English as the second language (L2) at the foundational stage. The focus is on building oral fluency, listening skills, and early reading and writing through stories, poems, and picture activities.
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Unit |
Chapter |
Theme |
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Unit 1: My Family and Me |
Two Little Hands |
Family and self-awareness |
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Unit 1: My Family and Me |
Greetings |
Social communication |
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Unit 2: Life Around Us |
Picture Time |
Observation and surroundings |
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Unit 2: Life Around Us |
The Cap-seller and the Monkeys |
Story and comprehension |
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Unit 2: Life Around Us |
A Farm |
Nature and animals |
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Unit 3: Food |
Fun with Pictures |
Visual learning |
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Unit 3: Food |
The Food We Eat |
Nutrition and daily life |
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Unit 4: Seasons |
The Four Seasons |
Environment and weather |
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Unit 4: Seasons |
Anandi's Rainbow |
Creative expression |
Each chapter includes Listen, Speak, Read, and Write activities designed for young learners.
Class 1 Mathematics Syllabus — Joyful Mathematics
Joyful Mathematics replaces the older Math-Magic textbook and covers foundational numeracy through games, puzzles, and real-life contexts across 13 chapters.
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Chapter No. |
Chapter Title |
Key Concept |
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1 |
Finding the Furry Cat! |
Pre-number concepts |
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2 |
What is Long? What is Round? |
Shapes and spatial awareness |
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3 |
Mango Treat |
Numbers 1 to 9 |
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4 |
Making 10 |
Numbers 10 to 20 |
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5 |
How Many? |
Addition and subtraction (single digit) |
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6 |
Vegetable Farm |
Addition and subtraction up to 20 |
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7 |
Shapes around Us |
2D shapes in the environment |
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8 |
How Much Can You Carry? |
Measurement (weight) |
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9 |
How Far? How Near? |
Measurement (distance) |
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10 |
Fun with Patterns |
Patterns and sequences |
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11 |
Let's Count |
Numbers 21 to 99 |
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12 |
Going Shopping |
Money and basic transactions |
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13 |
How Does It Feel? |
Data and observation |
Class 1 Hindi Syllabus — Sarangi
Sarangi introduces Hindi through stories, poems, and conversations across 5 units and 19 chapters. The themes revolve around family, animals, food, festivals, and nature, making language learning relatable for young children.
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Unit |
Themes Covered |
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Unit 1 |
Family, self-introduction, home |
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Unit 2 |
Animals, birds, and their sounds |
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Unit 3 |
Food, daily routines |
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Unit 4 |
Festivals, seasons, celebrations |
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Unit 5 |
Nature, trees, environment |
EVS, GK, Art and Health & Physical Education
These four subjects are not taught from a fixed NCERT textbook at Class 1. Schools plan their own topic calendar within CBSE and NEP 2020 guidelines.
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Subject |
Typical Topics at Class 1 |
Assessment |
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EVS |
My body, family, animals, plants, water, seasons |
Observation, oral Q&A |
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General Knowledge |
Days of the week, months, colours, shapes, basic awareness |
Oral and activity-based |
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Art and Craft |
Drawing, colouring, thumb printing, paper craft |
Portfolio and classroom activities |
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Health & Physical Education |
Hygiene, body awareness, outdoor play, simple exercises |
Physical activity sessions |
Assessment Pattern for Class 1 (2026-27)
CBSE does not conduct formal written examinations at the Class 1 level. Assessment is continuous and holistic.
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Assessment Type |
Method |
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Literacy and Numeracy |
Teacher observation, oral tasks |
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Art and Craft |
Portfolio of completed activities |
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EVS |
Group activities, show-and-tell |
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Physical Education |
Participation in games and exercise |
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Overall Progress |
Term-end narrative report card |
Study Materials for Class 1
NCERT textbooks form the foundation of Class 1 learning. Beyond the textbooks, a good workbook helps children practise concepts at home in a structured, age-appropriate way. Oswaal Books offers NCERT-aligned workbooks for Class 1 in English, Hindi, Maths, and EVS — designed with activity-based exercises that match the play-and-learn spirit of the foundational stage curriculum.
Month-Wise Study Plan for CBSE Class 1 (2026-27)
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Month |
English (Mridang) |
Maths (Joyful) |
Hindi (Sarangi) |
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April–May |
Units 1 |
Chapters 1–3 |
Unit 1 |
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June–July |
Unit 2 |
Chapters 4–6 |
Unit 2 |
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August–September |
Unit 3 |
Chapters 7–9 |
Unit 3 |
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October–November |
Unit 4 |
Chapters 10–11 |
Unit 4 |
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December–February |
Revision |
Chapters 12–13 + Revision |
Unit 5 + Revision |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The three core NCERT books are Mridang (English), Joyful Mathematics (Maths), and Sarangi (Hindi). EVS and GK are covered through school-planned activities.
Yes. Many CBSE schools recommend NCERT-aligned workbooks to supplement classroom learning. These help children practise writing, number work, and language skills at home.
All three NCERT books are reprints for 2026-27. The content and chapter sequence remain the same as the previous session, aligned with NCF-FS 2022.
Through continuous, activity-based evaluation — no formal written examinations are held at the Class 1 level.
