Updated 6 August 2026·10 chapters

CBSE Class 5 EVS — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 5 EVS syllabus for 2026-27: all 10 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus. Starts with Water—The Essence of Life, Journey.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 5 EVS course for 2026-27 has 10 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 5 EVS — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Water—The Essence of Life	Water on Earth and Its Importance · Forms of Water and the Water Cycle · Groundwater and Rainwater Recharge
2	Journey of a River	Godavari: The River’s Journey · Life Along the River · Dams and Water Storage
3	The Mystery of Food	Food Spoilage and Microbes · Ways to Preserve Food · Traditional Foods and Seasonal Eating
4	Our School—A Happy Place	School as a Happy Place · Clean School and Waste Management · Keeping School Cool and Water Safe
5	Our Vibrant Country	Republic Day and Independence Day · National Flag and Its Colours · Currency Notes and Gandhi Ji
6	Some Unique Places	The Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Sundarbans: The Mangrove Forest · Northeast India
7	Energy—How Things Work	What is Energy? · Sources of Energy for Living Things · Energy from Fuel and Electricity
8	Clothes—How Things are Made	Weaving and Cloth Making · Thread, Fibre, Spinning, and Khadi · Natural and Synthetic Fibres
9	Rhythms of Nature	Changes Around Us · Day and Night · Seasons: Changes Around Us in a Year
10	Earth—Our Shared Home	Earth as One Home · Important People and Their Space Views · Nature Has No Boundaries

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 5 EVS Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 10 chapters of CBSE Class 5 EVS for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 5 EVS exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 5 EVS syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 5 EVS course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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