Updated 6 August 2026·12 chapters

ICSE Class 6 History & Civics — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 6 History & Civics syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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The ICSE Class 6 History & Civics course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 6 History & Civics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	History - An Introduction	Meaning of History · Relevance of History · Sources of History
2	Rural Local Self-Government	Importance of Local Self-Government · The Panchayati Raj System – Three-Tier Structure · Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat
3	The River Valley Civilisation: Mesopotamian Civilisation	Meaning and Characteristics of Civilisation · Extent and Sources of Mesopotamian Civilisation · Social Structure and Family Life
4	Urban Local Self-Government	Types of Urban Local Bodies · Structure and Elections · Functions of Urban Local Bodies
5	The River Valley Civilisation: Egyptian Civilisation	Location and Importance of the Nile · Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt · Society and Social Structure
6	The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation	Discovery and Extent · Town Planning and Architecture · Key Structures
7	The River Valley Civilisation: Chinese Civilisation	Extent of the Civilisation · Chinese Dynasties · Society and Religion
8	The Vedic Civilisation	Origin and Sources of the Vedic Civilisation · Political Organisation · Social Life and Varna System
9	Mahavira and Buddha - Great Preachers	Life and Teachings of Mahavira · Doctrines and Sects of Jainism · Life and Teachings of Buddha
10	Rise of Kingdoms and Republics	Janapadas and Mahajanapadas · Types of Governments: Monarchies and Republics · Rise of Magadha
11	The Mauryan Empire	Chandragupta Maurya and the Rise of the Empire · Ashoka and the Kalinga War · Mauryan Administration
12	The Golden Age: The Gupta Empire	Important Rulers of the Gupta Empire · Gupta Administration · Society and Economy

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Where can I find ICSE Class 6 History & Civics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of ICSE Class 6 History & Civics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics 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 ICSE Class 6 History & Civics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 6 History & Civics course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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