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As of the 2025-26 academic year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce new competency-based textbooks for Classes 7, aligning with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), 2023.

CBSE Class 7 Syllabus Overview:

The Class 7 curriculum encompasses the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• Science
• English
• Hindi
• Social Science

Each subject is designed to build upon foundational knowledge while introducing more complex concepts.

Subject-wise Highlights:

• Mathematics: Topics include Integers, Fractions and Decimals, Data Handling, Simple Equations, Lines and Angles, Triangles and Its Properties, Congruence of Triangles, Comparing Quantities, Rational Numbers, Practical Geometry, Perimeter and Area, Algebraic Expressions, Exponents and Powers, Symmetry, and Visualising Solid Shapes.

• Science: Subjects covered are Food, Nutrition in Animals and Plants, Fibre to Fabric, Heat, Acids, Bases and Salts, Physical and Chemical Changes, Weather, Climate and Adaptations, Winds, Storms and Cyclones, Soil, Respiration in Organisms, Transportation in Animals and Plants, Reproduction in Plants, and Motion and Time.

• English: The curriculum includes chapters such as "The Tiny Teacher," "Bringing Up Kari," "Golu Grows a Nose," "Chandni," "The Bear Story," "A Tiger in the House," and "An Alien Hand."

• Social Science: This encompasses History chapters like "Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years," "New Kings and Kingdoms," "The Delhi Sultans," "The Mughal Empire," "Rulers and Buildings," "Towns, Traders and Craftsperson," "Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities," "Devotional Paths to the Divine," "The Making of Regional Cultures," and "Eighteenth-Century Political Formations." Geography topics include "Environment" and "Inside Our Earth."

Textbooks and Resources:

With the introduction of new textbooks, it's essential to obtain the latest editions. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will release these updated books, and schools will provide information on their distribution. For reference, previous editions of textbooks are available on the NCERT website.

Staying Updated:

To ensure your child has access to the most current materials:

• School Communication: Regularly check with your child's school for updates on textbook availability and syllabus changes.

• Official CBSE and NCERT Websites: Monitor these sites for announcements regarding curriculum updates and resource availability.

• Educational Publishers: Reputed publishers like MTG and R.D. Sharma offer preparatory books aligned with the CBSE syllabus, which can be supplementary resources.

By staying informed and utilizing updated resources, you can effectively support your child's educational journey in the 2025-26 academic year.