Karnataka State Board Class 6

Higher primary education marks an important stage in students’ lives as they are introduced to more complex subjects in preparation for secondary education. KSEAB works effectively to strengthen the foundation of education in the state. The Class 6 curriculum helps build a strong foundation for students. It also helps students get a clear idea of the subjects covered in the advanced classes.

In grade 6, students begin to understand all subjects fully. As a result, the annual Karnataka State Board Class 6 exams are a focal point for all students preparing for their future studies. On this page, you will find all the details about KSEAB Class 6, including the exam syllabus, dates and schedule, and result dates.

Class 6 in Karnataka falls under the higher primary education category. The Class 6 Syllabus of the Karnataka Board is set by the Karnataka Government’s Department of Public Education, which is also responsible for formulating guidelines to be followed by schools within its jurisdiction to administer examinations. 

The department is also responsible for responding to the state’s primary schools after a rigorous review of regulatory requirements such as staffing, infrastructure and other facilities essential to providing quality education.

Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board Class 6 course design takes advantage of this opportunity to introduce students to abstract concepts in a planned and purposeful way. This allows students to understand these topics without intimidation by the complexity and difficulty commonly associated with these topics. Before we get into other details, let us have an overview of the same.

Name of the Exam	Class 6 Exam
Conducting Body	The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board
Exam Level	Secondary Education
Theory Marks	80 Marks
Internal Assessment/ Practical/ Project Work	20 Marks
Overall Passing Marks	33% Marks

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Class 6 exams in Karnataka are not administered by the board itself. The Board only provides guidelines for administering exams, and individual institutions on the Board administer their own exams. Exams are usually conducted twice during the academic year, midterms and finals. 

Midterm exams give both students and teachers a perspective on their individual learning progress. This will allow them to plan for the rest of the year in order to prepare our students for their final exams. 

The goal of education is to assist children in gaining knowledge effectively. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) created the CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) design for secondary classes with this in mind in 2009-2010. 

Continuous evaluation means that it should be done every day, in class, and even after class so that students’ problems can be identified on a regular basis. The term “comprehensive” refers to the evaluation’s comprehensiveness in all areas, including cognitive, emotional, and functional.

The CCE pattern included two kinds of tests:

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment
  
  

Formative tests include a student’s performance in classwork, homework, and project submission and assess their active participation in various events conducted in the class.

In the Summative tests, three-hour written tests are used to assess students’ intellectual understanding.

• Formative Assessment (which is completed four times during an academic session) accounts for 40% of the total.
• Summative Assessment (a three-hour written test given twice; SA-1 is given after FA-1 and FA-2, and SA-2 is given after FA-3 and FA-4) accounts for 60% of the total.

Karnataka Board Class 6 Exam Pattern Details – Scoring Pattern (+/- Marking) 

Generally, the CCE pattern followed for Karnataka Board Class 6 is as shown below:

No.	Name of CCE Activity	Code	Activities	Marks
1	Formative Assessment – 1	FA1	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50
2	Formative Assessment -2	FA2	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
3	Summative Assessment -1	SA1	Written Exam	80 Marks
4	Formative Assessment – 3	FA3	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
5	Formative Assessment – 4	FA4	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
6	Summative Assessment – 2	SA2	Written Exam	80 Marks

Note that there are two summative assessments – one mid-year summative assessment and one year-end summative assessment.

Karnataka State Board Class 6 Grading System 

In schools, a student’s performance is graded using a basic grading system. The grading system used by the Karnataka State Board for Class 6 is tabulated below:

Marks Range	Grade
91 to 100	A1
81 to 90	A2
71 to 80	B1
61 to 70	B2
51 to 60	C1

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, also known as KSEAB, sets the 6th-grade syllabus. Karnataka has an enviable reputation for providing quality education to students of all ages. With one of the highest literacy and school enrollment rates in the country, the state is at the forefront of providing quality education. The Karnataka Board’s Class 6 curriculum is the epitome of this effort, providing students with a wealth of knowledge that will serve them well for years to come. 

KSEAB Class 6 Maths Syllabus

According to the Karnataka textbook of Maths for Class 6, the following chapters are included in the syllabus:

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

KSEAB Class 6 Science Syllabus

According to the Karnataka textbook for Class 6, the following chapters are included in the syllabus:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
Chapter 1	Food: Where Does it Come From?
Chapter 2	Components of Food
Chapter 3	Fibre to Fabric
Chapter 4	Sorting Materials into Groups
Chapter 5	Separation of Substances
Chapter 6	Changes Around Us
Chapter 7	Getting to Know Plants
Chapter 8	Body Movements
Chapter 9	The Living Organisms and their Surroundings
Chapter 10	Motion and Measurement of Distances
Chapter 11	Light, Shadows and Reflections
Chapter 12	Electricity and Circuits
Chapter 13	Fun With Magnets
Chapter 14	Water
Chapter 15	Air Around Us
Chapter 16	Garbage In, Garbage Out

KSEAB Class 6 English First Language Syllabus

According to the Karnataka textbook of English first language for Class 6, the following chapters are included in the syllabus:

Unit	Prose	Poem
1	Dog Finds his Master	March
2	The Good Samaritan	Trees
3	Galileo	Spring
4	Friend in Need	Rain in Summer
5	Self-Reliance	Piping Down the Valleys Wild
6	True Height	Nature’s Friend
7	I Want to Quit the I.C.S.	The Comet and the Moon
8	The Gifts of Nature	The Ant and the Cricket
9	A Rose for the Princess	An August Midnight
10	The Touch	My Heart Leaps Up
Supplementary Reading
1	The New Flower

KSEAB Class 6 English Second Language Syllabus

According to the Karnataka textbook of English second language for Class 6, the following chapters are included in the syllabus:

Serial Number	Unit	Poem
1	The Lighthouse	The Rainbow
2	The Scholar’s Mother Tongue	Sympathy
3	How do Bees Make Honey?	Kindness to Animals
4	The King’s Ministers	All Things Bright and Beautiful
5	A Chat with a Grasshopper	The Fly
6	Where There is a Will, There is a Way	The Way to Succeed
7	Neerja Bhanot: Brave in Life, Brave in Death	My People
8	What I Want For you and Every Child’- A Letter from Obama to His Daughters	A Sonnet for My Incomparable Mother
Supplementary Reading
1	Ways of Learning
2	Channapatna Toys
3	Listening Passage

KSEAB Class 6 Social Science Syllabus – Part 1

According to the Karnataka textbook for Class 6, the following chapters are included in the syllabus:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
History
1	Introduction to History
2	Our Karnataka
3	Prehistoric Society
4	Ancient Civilisations
5	The Culture of the Vedic Period
6	Christianity and Islam
7	Rise of New Religions
8	Important Dynasties of North India
Civics
9	Citizenship
10	National Symbols and National Integration
Geography
11	Globe and Maps
12	Asia- A Land of Contrasts

KSEAB Class 6 Social Science Syllabus – Part 2

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
History
01	Our Karnataka (contd.)
02	Important Dynasties of South India
03	Kogadu, Kittur, Tulu Nadu and Hyderabad – Karnataka
04	Religious and Social Reform Movements
05	Rajputs in Indian History
Civics
06	Government
07	The Union Government, State Government and Judiciary
08	Human Rights
Geography
09	Europe- Peninsula of Asia
10	Africa- The Central Continent

KSEAB Class 6 Practical/Experiments List & Model Writeup

In Science, students can do the following practicals/experiments and models:

Chapter	Experiments
Food: Where Does it Come From	A student can perform the experiment involving the germination of seeds such as mung, chickpea etc. Prepare a chart on food habits of animals and food culture of different regions of India.
Components of Food	Studying the variety of food in different regions in India. Preparing a menu of a balanced diet in the context of the diversity of foods eaten in different parts of the country. Classifying foods according to food components. Test for starch, sugars, proteins and fats.
Fibre to Fabric	Simple activities can be done to distinguish among different types of cloth. Field survey for collecting the information on locally available plant fibres (coconut, silk cotton, etc.)
Sorting Materials into Groups	An experiment can be done for grouping things on the basis of gross properties e.g. roughness, lustre, transparency, solubility, sinking/floating using prior knowledge. Experiments involving heating of air, wax, paper, metal, water to highlight effects like burning, expansion or compression, change of state. Experiments for testing the solubility of commonly available substances. Experiments on the effect of heating and cooling on solubility. Comparison of solubilities of different substances using nonstandard units (eg. spoon, paper cone).
Separation of Substances	Experiments can be performed on sedimentation, filtration. Separating a mixture of salt and sand.
Changes Around Us	Discussion on other changes which cannot be reversed – growing up, the opening of a bud ripening of fruit, curdling of milk.
Getting to Know plants	Experiment to show conduction by the stem, activity to show anchorage by roots, absorption by roots. Study of any flower, counting number of parts, names of parts, cutting sections of the ovary to observe ovules.
Body Movements	Activities to study X-rays, find out the direction in which joints bend, feel the ribs, backbone etc. Observation/ discussion on movement and skeletal system in other animals.
The living organisms and their surroundings	Preparing herbarium specimens of different leaves, plants; studying modifications in plants and animals; observing how different environmental factors (water availability, temperature) affect living organisms;
Motion and Measurement of Distances	Measuring lengths and distances. Identification and discrimination of various types of motion. Demonstrating objects having more than one type of movement (screw motion, bicycle wheel, fan, top etc.)
Light, Shadows and Reflections	Experiment to show that some objects (conductors) allow current to flow and others (insulators) do not. Playing and forming shadows with the hands in sunlight, in candlelight, and in a well-lit region during daytime. An experiment to make a pinhole camera and observe static and moving objects.
Electricity, and Circuits	Activity using a bulb, cell and key and connecting wire to show the flow of current and identify closed and open circuits. Making a switch. Opening up a dry cell.
Fun With Magnets	Demonstrating how things are attracted by a magnet. Activity to locate poles of a magnet; activity with iron filings and paper. Activities with a suspended bar magnet and with the compass needle. Activities to show that as poles repel and unlike poles attract.
Water	Condensation on the outside of a glass containing cold water; activity of boiling water and condensation of steam on a spoon. Preparing a simple model of the water cycle. Estimation of water used by a family in one day, one month, one year.
Air Around Us	Can conduct discussions about different components of air.
Garbage In, Garbage Out	Activity to show that materials rot in soil, this is affected by wrapping in plastics. Survey of solid waste generation by households. The estimation of waste accumulated (by a house/ village/colony etc.) in a day, in a year.

A detailed and well-planned study plan helps students understand basic concepts and improve their overall performance. Below are some preparation tips that you can follow.

• Students should strive to recognise their weaknesses and strengths to plan their preparation.
• The most important advice for a successful exam result is to create a timetable that considers all subjects equally.
• All distracting devices such as mobile phones and laptops should be removed from the study area while studying. 
• Make a list of key points and use flowcharts and diagrams to help you understand the material. 
• Use the previous year’s papers to understand the question paper pattern better and learn to manage your time during the exam. 
• After studying each subject, take regular breaks to refocus. Choose a study area that is comfortable and free of distractions. 
• Attempt as many practice tests for a more thorough evaluation. 
• Practising writing answers instead of byhearting them is a good way to increase speed, and this improves your handwriting and spelling also. 
• Complete the whole syllabus and revise all subjects one month before the exam.

Karnataka Board Class 6 Exam-taking Strategy

We have provided some quick tips that students need to keep in mind during their exam: 

• Make sure you are well prepared for the exam.
• Arrive early to avoid the last-minute rush and give yourself plenty of time to relax and focus on your qualifying exam.
• Adhere to the instructions from the examiner. Read the notes on the questionnaire carefully. 
• Make sure to read all questions quickly before answering them. 
• Divide your time according to the weightage of all the questions given so that you can complete the exam within the allotted time. 
• Answer theknown questions first, then move on to the unknown questions. 
• Do not panic or lose confidence when faced with stressful or confusing questions. 
• Do not write or mark anything on the questionnaire. 
• Keep calm and try to answer all the questions. 

Karnataka Board Class 6 Detailed Study Plan

Students need a well-planned study plan and proper guidance to prepare for the 6th grade exams. Below mentioned is a detailed study plan that students can follow to ace the exams:

• It is preferable to follow a daily schedule that gives equal weight to all subjects. 
• Dedicate at least 6-7 hours a day to thoroughly research various topics. 
• Mathematics is a slightly tougher subject to learn, it requires at least two hours of study each day. 
• All subjects except mathematics must be studied for at least one hour a day. The three branches of science are physics, chemistry and biology. Try spending 1.5 hours studying the tough topicss. 
• Social Science is divided into three branches: history, geography, and civics. Allow yourself 1.5 hours of study time, based on your requirement.
• Literature subjects can be studied for one hour per day. 
• Long study is not recommended. Take short breaks between 1-2 hours of study. These will help you relax and refocus on your next topic.
• This schedule can be modified to suit people’s needs, convenience and priorities. 
• Start your day with meditation. Yoga and exercise can help you stay fit, both mentally and physically. 
• Eat a balanced diet every day.
• Get enough rest and sleep for at least 7 hours every day.

Q1. What is the full form of KSEAB?

Ans. The full form of KSEAB is Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board. 

Q2. Are there exams for Karnataka Board Class 6?

Ans. Yes, there are exams for Class 6. For classes 1–10, the Karnataka State Board follows the CCE pattern. 

Q3. How to download the latest Class 6 syllabus for the 2023 academic year?

Ans. From the Embibe website, one can download the whole Class 6 Karnataka Board syllabus for free.

Q4. Is there any board exam for the Class 6 Karnataka Board?

Ans. No, students are evaluated based on their performance in school-level exams as well as the CCE (Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation).

Q5. What are the best strategies for students to succeed in the Class 6 exams?

Ans. Student must study extensively and review concepts daily to perform well in Class 6 exams. To boost their confidence, they should also take mock tests.

Students can access the complete list of schools in Karnataka in the link: Schools in Karnataka. This link populates the state’s school list in a block-by-block fashion. The following are some secondary schools in Karnataka.

Serial Number	Schools
1	Government High School, Adagal
2	Government Boys High School, Kodandaramapura
3	Government Girls High School, Malleshwaram
4	Morarji Desai Residential School (In each taluk of Karnataka)
5	Kittur Rani Chennamma Residential School (In each taluk of Karnataka)
6	St. Joseph’s Boys High School, Bangalore
7	K.G.B.V. School, Jamkhandi
8	Government Girls High School AnekalAnekal Town
9	Government High School, Badagaon
10	Government High School, B Bagewadi
11	D.K.Z.P. Government High School, Jokatte
12	Government High School, Settlement Betageri – Gadag
13	Government High School, Kotagera

Exams are a way of highlighting a student’s knowledge, interests, skills and potential in this competitive world. There is a school-level examination to advance to the next grade. Students are promoted from grade 6 to grade 7 based on their performance on the Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). 

Apart from this school-level exam, numerous national and international competitive exams are held each year. These exams increase students’ self-esteem and interest in their subjects.

Some of the competitive exams in which grade 6 students can appear are:

• National Talent Search Examination (NTSE): Students’ knowledge and understanding of Science, Math, Social Science, Mental Ability, and General Knowledge are assessed. Scholarships and cash prizes help qualified students move on to the next academic year.
• National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NLSTSE): The exam consists of subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and other general awareness questions are included.
• Indian National Olympiad (INO): The syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior Science. This exam contains a five-stage procedure. The initial stage is the written exam conducted by NSE (National Standard Examination).
• GeoGenius: This exam aims to create interest in geography. In this exam, students are asked to mark the various locations of India on a blank map.
• National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO): This exam tests and analyses mental ability and mathematical skills.