The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is one of India’s most prestigious educational boards. The curriculum for ICSE Class 7 students is strategically designed to build conceptual clarity and analytical skills across all subjects. A thorough understanding of the syllabus is the first step toward scoring high marks in the ICSE Class 7 examinations (2025-26 academic year), typically conducted in March 2026.
ICSE Class 7 – Subjects Overview
ICSE Class 7 mandatory subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Social Studies (History, Civics, Geography)
- Computer Studies
- Art Education
- Two Languages – One compulsory English, and the second language chosen from Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, or any other official regional or foreign language (as per school).
ICSE Class 7 – Mathematics Syllabus (2025-26)
| Unit |
Topics |
| Number System |
Integers, fractions and decimals; rational numbers; exponents and powers; squares and square roots; cubes and cube roots. |
| Ratio and Proportion |
Ratio, proportion, unitary method; percentage; profit and loss; simple interest. |
| Algebra |
Algebraic expressions; linear equations in one variable; inequalities. |
| Geometry |
Lines and angles; triangles and their properties; congruence of triangles; quadrilaterals; circles; symmetry. |
| Mensuration |
Perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles, squares, parallelograms, circles; volume and surface area of cubes, cuboids, cylinders. |
| Data Handling |
Collection and organization of data; mean, median and mode; bar graphs; probability. |
ICSE Class 7 – Science Syllabus (2025-26)
Physics
| Unit |
Topics |
| Physical Quantities and Measurement |
Measurement of length, mass, time; volume and density; area and speed. |
| Force and Pressure |
Force – types and effects; pressure in fluids; atmospheric pressure. |
| Motion |
Types of motion; speed and velocity; acceleration; graphs. |
| Energy |
Forms of energy; kinetic and potential energy; conservation of energy. |
| Light Energy |
Reflection of light; plane mirrors; spherical mirrors; refraction. |
| Heat |
Heat and temperature; expansion; transfer of heat. |
| Sound |
Production and propagation of sound; characteristics; noise pollution. |
| Electricity and Magnetism |
Electric circuits; conductors and insulators; magnets and electromagnets. |
Chemistry
| Unit |
Topics |
| Matter and its Composition |
States of matter; interconversion; elements, compounds and mixtures. |
| Physical and Chemical Changes |
Types of changes; examples and applications. |
| Elements, Compounds and Mixtures |
Separation techniques; chromatography; distillation. |
| Atomic Structure |
Atoms and molecules; symbols and formulae; valency. |
| Language of Chemistry |
Chemical equations; balancing; types of reactions. |
| Metals and Non-Metals |
Properties and uses; comparison. |
| Air and Atmosphere |
Composition; pollution; oxygen and nitrogen. |
Biology
| Unit |
Topics |
| Tissues |
Plant tissues; animal tissues; structure and function. |
| Kingdom Classification |
Five kingdom classification; characteristics of each kingdom. |
| Plant Life |
Photosynthesis; reproduction in plants; pollination and fertilization. |
| Human Body |
Digestive system; respiratory system; circulatory system; excretory system. |
| Health and Hygiene |
Diseases – types, causes, prevention; personal and community hygiene. |
ICSE Class 7 – Social Studies Syllabus (2025-26)
History – The Medieval World
| Unit |
Topics |
| Medieval Europe |
Rise and spread of Christianity; feudalism; Crusades. |
| Rise and Spread of Islam |
Birth of Islam; Caliphate; spread and impact. |
| The Delhi Sultanate |
Slave dynasty, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi dynasties; administration and culture. |
| The Vijayanagar and Bahamani Kingdoms |
Establishment, administration, art and architecture. |
| The Mughal Empire |
Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb; administration and culture. |
| Making of Composite Culture |
Bhakti and Sufi movements; syncretic traditions. |
Civics
| Unit |
Topics |
| The Constitution of India |
Making of the Constitution; salient features; fundamental rights and duties. |
| Directive Principles of State Policy |
Meaning, classification, implementation. |
Geography
| Unit |
Topics |
| Representation of Geographical Features |
Maps and globes; scales; directions; contours. |
| Atmosphere |
Structure; composition; weather and climate. |
| Weather and Climate |
Elements of weather; factors affecting climate. |
| Weathering and Soil Formation |
Types of weathering; soil profile; soil erosion and conservation. |
| Industries |
Types of industries; factors affecting location; major industries. |
| Energy and Power Resources |
Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. |
| Study of Continents |
Europe, Africa, Australia, Antarctica – physical features, climate, vegetation, human life. |
ICSE Class 7 – English Syllabus (2025-26)
Listening and Speaking
- Circle time discussions
- Picture/photograph description
- Story narration
- Roleplay, dramatization, mime
- Elocution and recitation – individually and in groups
- Intra-class debates
- Group discussions on specified topics
- Dramatization of poems and prose
- Music integrated with poetry, speech and drama
- Language games – Word building, Pictionary, dumb charades, guess the word
- Building and using a class library
- Puzzles, crosswords, Scrabble
- Project presentations (oral)
- Film and audio clips for comprehension
Reading and Writing
- Reading aloud, group reading, silent reading (literature)
- Word wall and vocabulary tree
- Completing a story
- Picture composition
- Poetry writing – limerick, haiku, cinquain, tanka, jingle
- Poster making, slogan and caption writing
- Writing newspaper reports and travel brochures
- Writing advertisements, posters, notices
- Recording a process (e.g., How I taught someone to cook/cycle/swim)
- Maintaining a diary, journal, or log book
- Book talk and book review (literature)
- Film review
- Restaurant review
- Illustrations of characters from texts
- Comprehension – seen and unseen texts and poems
- Music as a stimulus for aural comprehension
- Comprehension questions allowing scope for inference and personal response
- Spell check, pictogram, word search
- Spot the difference, unscramble words
- Mind mapping
- Contributions to school magazine, newsletter, soft boards, newspaper
Vocabulary and Grammar in Context
- Grammar activities in context
- Worksheets to consolidate grammatical concepts
- Use of the internet as a resource
Creative Writing
- Letters: Topics within the range of children’s experiences (e.g., letters to parents, friends, relatives, neighbors)
English Literature – Recommended Reading List
- Novels by Gerard Durrell
- Malgudi Days – R.K. Narayan
- I am Malala – Malala Yousafzai
- Detective stories – Agatha Christie
- The Lost World – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- The Happy Prince and Other Tales – Oscar Wilde
- Animal Farm – George Orwell
- Tuck Everlasting – Natalie Babbit
- Short Stories – O’Henry, Saki, Leo Tolstoy, Rudyard Kipling, Guy De Maupassant, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Jorge Luis Borges, William Faulkner, Anton Chekhov, Edgar Allen Poe, Franz Kafka, Ernest Hemingway, Flannery O’Connor, James Joyce, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Nicolai Gogol
- Translations from Indian writers – Tagore, Premchand, etc.
- Something Out of Nothing – Marie Curie and Radium by Carl Killough
- Ignited Minds – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Graphic Novels: Tin Tin Series, Asterix Series
ICSE Class 7 – Hindi Syllabus (2025-26)
सुनना और बोलना
- पीपीटी या वीडियो द्वारा प्रस्तुत सामग्री
- सूचनाएँ और जानकारियाँ
- विभिन्न संदर्भों में भाषा की समझ और विश्लेषण – सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, ऐतिहासिक, राजनीतिक
- समाचार-पत्र, टीवी, विज्ञापन आदि की भाषा
- भाषण, वाद-विवाद आदि में प्रयुक्त भाषा
- मल्टीमीडिया का प्रयोग करते समय विभिन्न अंगों की प्रस्तुति
- आदिवासी जीवन, वैज्ञानिकों का जीवन, खिलाड़ियों का जीवन, साहित्यकारों का जीवन
पढ़ना और लिखना (पठन एवं लेखन कौशल)
- विविध प्रकार के प्रश्न
- पाठ्य सामग्री के केंद्रीय-भाव का अनुमान
- काव्य रचना की समझ और भाव-ग्रहण
- संदर्भ के अनुरूप शब्द, मुहावरे और पदबंध
- पाठ्य-सामग्री को टुकड़ों में बाँटकर समझ का संवर्द्धन
- वास्तविक और काल्पनिक अनुभव
- विभिन्न प्रिंट एवं डिजिटल माध्यमों से प्राप्त जानकारी
- व्यंग्यात्मक, विचारात्मक, भावात्मक भाषा शैलियों के उदाहरण
- कहानी, एकांकी, कविता, लेख, निबंध आदि का पठन एवं लेखन
व्याकरण और भाषा
- वर्ण विचार
- भाषा विचार
- शब्द विचार – प्रत्यय, उपसर्ग
- लिंग, वचन, कारक, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, काल तथा उनके भेद
- वाक्य भेद – अर्थ के आधार पर
- विराम चिह्न
- ‘की’ और ‘कि’, ‘रि’ और ‘ऋ’ का अंतर
- शब्द भंडार – विलोम, पर्यायवाची, अनेक के लिए एक शब्द, समरूपी भिन्नार्थक शब्द, अनेकार्थी शब्द
- सामान्य मुहावरे
- अपठित गद्यांश / पद्यांश (स्तरानुकूल)
- पत्र लेखन – औपचारिक और अनौपचारिक
ICSE Class 7 – Computer Studies Syllabus (2025-26)
| Unit |
Topics |
| 1. Computer – Hardware Components |
CPU, input/output devices, memory, storage devices. |
| 2. Number System – An Introduction |
Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal; conversions. |
| 3. Computer Virus |
Types, symptoms, prevention, antivirus software. |
| 4. Ethics and Safety Measures in Computing |
Cyber safety, netiquette, cyber crimes, security measures. |
| 5. Spreadsheets – An Introduction |
MS Excel – cells, rows, columns, formulae, functions, charts. |
| 6. Database and DBMS – An Introduction |
Database concepts, MS Access, tables, queries, forms. |
| 7. HTML – Advanced Features |
Tables, forms, frames, multimedia elements. |
ICSE Class 7 – Art Education Syllabus (2025-26)
| Unit |
Topics |
| 1. Form |
Basic shapes, forms, perspective, proportion. |
| 2. Colour |
Colour theory, colour wheel, primary, secondary, tertiary colours. |
| 3. Texture |
Visual and tactile texture; creating texture in art. |
| 4. Composition |
Principles of design – balance, rhythm, emphasis, harmony. |
| 5. Tools and Techniques |
Pencil, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic, pastels, collage. |
| 6. Art Vocabulary |
Terms related to art and design. |
| 7. Art Appreciation |
Responding to artefacts and nature; famous artists and their works. |
ICSE Class 7 – Study Plan to Maximize Score in 2026 Exams
Consider these essential points to obtain good marks in your ICSE Class 7 exams:
- Create a realistic study schedule: Allocate specific time slots for each subject. Study all subjects regularly – do not skip any subject.
- Know your strengths and weaknesses: Identify topics you find difficult and devote extra time to them.
- Practice numerical exercises daily: Mathematics and Physics require regular practice. Solve problems from each chapter regularly.
- Revise regularly: Set aside 30-40 minutes daily for revision of previously completed chapters.
- Ask for help: Do not hesitate to ask your teachers, parents, or friends if you are unsure about a concept.
- Study every day: Consistent daily study prevents last-minute pressure and cramming.
- Use diagrams and flowcharts: In Science and Geography, practice drawing and labeling diagrams. This aids memory and scores marks.
- Solve sample papers: Practice ICSE Class 7 sample papers and previous years’ question papers under timed conditions.
- Stay healthy: Eat nutritious food, sleep 7-8 hours daily, and take short breaks during study sessions.
- Stay positive: Believe in yourself. Consistent effort always leads to success.
Competitive Exams & Olympiads for ICSE Class 7 Students (2026)
Students in Class 7 can enhance their academic skills by participating in various school-level, national, and international competitive examinations and Olympiads. These exams help identify aptitude, build confidence, and provide exposure beyond the school curriculum.
Olympiad Exams for Class 7 Students
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) – Class 7
- International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) – Class 7
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) – Class 7
- International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) – Class 7
- English International Olympiad (EIO) – Class 7
- National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) – Class 7
- National Essay Olympiad (NESO) – Class 7
- General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO) – Class 7
Other Competitive Examinations
- National Talent Search Examination (NTSE): While NTSE is for Class X, Class 7 students can begin foundation preparation.
- National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NLSTSE): Tests knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and General Awareness.
- Indian National Olympiad (INO): A five-stage selection process for international Olympiads. Stage 1 (NSE) is open to Class 7 students.
- GeoGenius: A Geography-based exam focusing on map skills and world knowledge.
- National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO): Assesses mathematical aptitude and logical reasoning.
Important Notes and Disclaimers
- This page is updated for ICSE Class 7 – Academic Year 2025-26 | ICSE 2026 Examinations based on the official curriculum prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).
- The syllabus may vary slightly depending on the affiliated school. Students are advised to refer to the syllabus provided by their respective schools and teachers.
- For the latest updates, circulars, and sample papers, candidates must regularly visit the official CISCE website (https://www.cisce.org).
- For specific queries related to subject combinations, textbooks, or examination dates, students should contact their school authorities.
This page is for informational purposes only. ALLEN Overseas has verified the information from official sources (cisce.org). However, students must refer to official notifications from CISCE and their respective schools for final confirmation.
