Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6

Exam Brief

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is the primary board for school education in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Nearly 10,200 schools across the state are affiliated with this Board. It is now separately recognised as the Union Territory of Ladakh and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Board conducts exams for classes 10 and 12. Final exams for other classes 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 are held at the school level, following the guided curriculum, exam blueprint and evaluation structure decided by the respective Board. The curriculum aims at the mental development of the students and allows them to learn in a stress-free environment. Read on to know more about the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 Exam Summary

The Class 6 exams under JKBOSE are conducted by respective schools internally. Students will learn many new concepts. It will help them build a solid foundation to understand more complex topics in the higher classes. Below is an overview of the JKBOSE board. 

Particular	Details
Board Name	Jammu & Kashmir  Board of School Education
Level of the exam	School-level
Mode of exam	Offline
Medium of exam	English

The different subjects to be taken up by a Jammu and Kashmir Board 6th standard student are given below:

No.	Compulsory Subjects
1	Urdu or Hindi
2	General English
3	Mathematics
4	Social Science (History, Geology, Political Science, Economics & Disorder Management)
5	Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Science)
Additional Subjects	Urdu, Kashmiri, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Dogri, Sanskrit, Bhoti, Punjabi, Computer Education

Official Website Link

https://jkbose.nic.in/

Students should know their Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 syllabus for each subject. It will help them know what they will learn in that academic session. Also, knowing the syllabus allows students to plan a study routine so that they can do self-study for all the topics and score maximum marks in the exam. 

Refer to the tables below to know the subject-wise syllabus for 6th Jammu and Kashmir Board:

JKBOSE Class 6 English Syllabus 

English is one of the most important subjects for students appearing in JKBOSE Class 6. It helps to improve the writing and reading skills. Furthermore, it can also help to enhance the communication skills of the students. Below is the syllabus for JKBOSE 6th English:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	A Different Kind of School
2	Who Did Patrick’s Homework
3	Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
4	Moosa Ali’s Camel
5	The Kashmiri Shawl
6	An Indian-American Woman in Space
7	Reusing the Waste
Poems
1	Beauty – E.Yeh Shure
2	Where do All the Teachers Go
3	A House, A Home
4	Vocation
5	First Day at School
6	What do We Plant
7	Time You Old Gypsy Man
8	What is Green
Short Stories
1	A Tale of Two Birds
2	The Friendly Mongoose
3	The Shepherd’s Treasure
4	Granny’s Fabulous Kitchen
5	The Story of the Hills

JKBOSE Class 6 Science Syllabus 

By following the JKBOSE Class 6 Science syllabus, students will get a basic understanding of what they must study in the higher classes. It will pave the way for students to score more marks and also stay prepared for the higher classes. Below is the syllabus for Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 Science:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Food Where does it Come From?
2	Components of Food
3	Fibre to Fabric
4	Sorting Materials into Groups
5	Separation of Substances
6	Changes Around Us
7	Getting to Know Plants
8	Body Movements
9	The Living organisms and their Surroundings
10	Motion and Measurement of Distances
11	Light, Shadows and Reflections
12	Electricity and Circuits
13	Fun with Magnets
14	Water
15	Air Around Us
16	Garbage in, Garbage out

JKBOSE Class 6 Syllabus for Mathematics

Students should understand all the chapters thoroughly and solve the intext questions asked in the chapter for practice. Constantly practicing Maths ensures that the students are able to prepare for their exams in an easy manner. It also helps them score higher marks in the exam. Below is the syllabus for JKBOSE 6th Maths:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Knowing Our Numbers
2	Whole Numbers
3	Playing With Numbers
4	Basic Geometrical Ideas
5	Understanding Elementary Shapes
6	Integers
7	Fractions
8	Decimals
9	Data Handling
10	Mensuration
11	Algebra
12	Ratio and Proportion
13	Symmetry
14	Practical Geometry

JKBOSE Class 6 Syllabus for Social Science – Geography

The Geography part of JKBOSE Class 6 Social Science will help students identify all the aspects of Earth. As a result, the students can become aware of their surrounding in a better manner. The syllabus for Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 Geography is as under

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	The Earth in the Solar System
2	Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes
3	Motions of the Earth
4	Maps
5	Major Domains of the Earth
6	Major Landforms of the Earth
7	Our Country-India
8	India: Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife
9	Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh at A Glance

JKBOSE Class 6 Syllabus for Political Science

Political Science helps students become familiar with the political situation of the world. While a major part deals with the Indian political situation, but there are units covering the global political situation as well. The syllabus for JKBOSE Class 6 Political Science is as below:

Unit Number and Name	Chapter Number	Chapter Name
I-Diversity	1	Understanding Diversity
	2	Diversity and Discrimination
II-Government	3	What is Government?
	4	Key Elements of a Democratic Government
III- Local Government and Administration	5	(i) Panchayati Raj
		(ii) Panchayat Raj in J&K
	6	Rural Administration
	7	Urban Administration
IV-Livelihoods	8	Rural Livelihoods
	9	Urban Livelihood s

JKBOSE Class 6 Syllabus for History

It is often said that when we learn about our past, we get an insight about our future. For every human being to grow ahead, it is important that they know their past. Therefore, students must follow the JKBOSE Class 6 History syllabus thoroughly. Below is the JKBOSE Class 6 History Syllabus:

Chapter No	Chapter Name
1	What, Where, How and When?
2	From Hunting-Gathering to Growing Food
3	The Earliest Cities
4	What Books and Burials Tell Us
5	Kingdoms, Kingsand An Early Republic
6	New Questions and Ideas
7	Ashoka, The Emperor Who Gave Up War
8	Vital Villages, Thriving towns
9	Traders, Kings and Pilgrims
10	New Empires and Kingdoms
11	Buildings, Paintings and Books
12	Ancient Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Selection Process

Students are often confused about how to learn and remember so many concepts from each subject. It becomes difficult to give enough time to each topic. Students can refer to the below sections to know how to prepare for the exam and obtain maximum marks in their exam:

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 Preparation Tips

Students should not worry about the length of the chapters and focus on learning each topic individually. They can take the help of Embibe videos to understand any topic and solve sample questions on them Still, students can refer to the below-mentioned preparation tips for their exam:

• Make personalised own notes for each subject, and mention all the important points for each chapter in the notes. It can later be used for revision. 
• For Mathematics, practice as many sample questions as students can find. It will help them memorise the formulas.
• Practice answer-writing for subjects like Science, Social Science, English, and second languages, so that students learn how to provide required points in the answer and fetch excellent marks.
• Take mock tests regularly after completing the syllabus, as it will help to identify the strong and weak areas. Based on that the students will be able to streamline their exam preparation. 
• Practice the diagrams from Science subjects as it will help to get clarity on learning.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 Detailed Study Plan

Candidates should prepare an appropriate schedule or plan of study taking into consideration the relative strength and weaknesses of the candidate on different subjects and their preparation level thus far. The detailed study plan for JKBOSE Class 6 is as follows:

• Know the syllabus

Students should give equal importance to all the subjects and not focus only on Mathematics and Science. They should prepare all the subjects thoroughly and practice sample questions for all of them.

• Revise all the chapters

Revision is very important to remember the vast syllabus of each subject. It helps students retain key information from all the chapters and they can write good answers in the final exam.

• Solve sample questions

Students should solve as many questions as they can to practice each topic. It is necessary to memorise the formulas, definitions, etc, so that students’ answers are detailed and to the point.

• Write and Learn

Writing and learning can help students memorise concepts easily. Furthermore, it also helps in clarifying the concepts and they will also be able to improve their writing speed. This also helps the students to enhance their accuracy while answering the questions. 

• Use Mnemonic Technique

When students use the mnemonic technique, it becomes easier for them to approach the exam. They can break down complex formulas into easy-to-learn ones. Hence, they will be able to score more marks and also retain their learning. 

We have provided some frequently asked questions about J&K Board Class 6 below:

Q: Is 6th Jammu and Kashmir Board Exam a school-level or a board-level exam?

Ans: Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 exam is a school-level exam.

Q: What are the first language options for the 6th Jammu and Kashmir Board exams?

Ans: Students can take either Hindi or Urdu as their first language for the 6th Jammu and Kashmir Board exams.

Q: Which textbook is standard for English for the 6th Jammu and Kashmir Board exam?

Ans: The textbook that is followed for English for the 6th Jammu and Kashmir Board exam is the Textbook of English for Class – VI, Tulip Series Book-VI, published by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education.

Q: Where can I find mock tests and practice questions for the JKBOSE Class 6 exams?

Ans: Students can access free practice questions and mock tests on Embibe. They can also customise the practice and mock tests as per their preference.

Q: What are the benefits of studying for the Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 exam from Embibe?

Ans: Embibe provides free study resources for JKBOSE Class 6 exams Students can take free mock tests, access 3D video lessons, solve sample questions, practice previous years’ papers, and much more. Studying for the Class 6 exam from Embibe allows students to understand each concept in detail and solve relevant sample problems to build a solid foundation.

Parents always want to impart the best education to their children. Choosing a good school is necessary for the overall growth and development of a student’s personality. Thus, to help parents with this endeavour, we have prepared a list of some of the best schools in the Jammu and Kashmir Board for Class 6. Refer to the table below for the school name and district:

Sl No	School Name	School Category	District
1	Higher Secondary School Hardutooru	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
2	Higher Secondary School, Akingam	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
3	Higher Secondary School, Dialgam	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
4	Higher Secondary School Damhall	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
5	Boys Higher Secondary School Achabal	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
6	Girls Higher Secondary School Aishmuqam	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
7	Government Higher Secondary School, Pahelgaon	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Anantnag
8	Higher Secondary School, Boniyar	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Baramulla
9	Higher Secondary School, Bijhama	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Baramulla
10	Government Higher Secondary School, Aragam	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Bandipora
11	Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Badipora	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Bandipora
12	Girls Higher Secondary School, Budgam	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Budgam
13	Higher Secondary School, Teetwal	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Kupwara
14	Girls Higher Secondary School, Kupwara	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Kupwara
15	Boys Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Srinagar
16	Girls Higher Secondary School, Rajbagh	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Srinagar
17	Boys Higher Secondary School, Pampore	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Pulwama
18	Girls Higher Secondary School, Pampore	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Pulwama
19	Higher Secondary School, Barbugh	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Shopian
20	Higher Secondary School, Chowgam	Secondary with Higher Secondary	Kulgam

The Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6 students can also participate in olympiads, scholarships at state, national and international levels. It can be a great experience for students and their parents to know other qualities that the students have. Below are some of the future exam after the 6th JKBOSE exam:

• International Science Olympiad (ISO)
• International Maths Olympiad (IMO)
• English International Olympiad (EIO)
• English International Olympiad (EIO)
• General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO)
• International Computer Olympiad (ICO)
• International Drawing Olympiad (IDO)
• National Essay Olympiad (NESO)
• National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO)
• NTSE (National Talent Search Examination)