CBSE Class 2 Syllabus 2026-27: All Subjects

The CBSE Class 2 Syllabus is the official subject and chapter plan for standard 2 students under the NEP 2020 Foundational Stage. It covers English, Mathematics, Hindi, EVS, General Knowledge, and Drawing through the latest NCERT textbooks. The class 2 cbse syllabus follows the NCF-FS 2022 framework and focuses on activity-based, play-led learning suited for 7 to 8 year olds.

The CBSE Class 2 Syllabus 2026-27 builds on what children learned in Class 1. Reading, writing, and number work increase, but the approach stays joyful and rooted in everyday life. This page gives parents, teachers, and students a complete subject-wise chapter list for all 2 class syllabus subjects. Use it to plan weekly study, track chapter completion, and prepare for school tests through the year. 

Key Takeaways

CBSE Class 2 Syllabus 2026-27 All Subjects

The cbse class 2 syllabus covers six subjects in total. English, Mathematics, and Hindi follow official NCERT textbooks. EVS, GK, and Drawing are delivered through school-level materials and activities aligned to NCF-FS 2022.

All three NCERT books for class 2nd are Reprint 2026-27. The chapter content and sequence are aligned to the NCF-FS 2022 Foundational Stage curriculum.

CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus 2026-27

The Class 2 English textbook is Mridang, published by NCERT as a Reprint 2026-27. English is treated as the second language at this stage, with oral fluency built first before reading and writing begin.

The book uses stories, poems, songs, and picture activities across five units. Each unit includes Let us Sing, Let us Speak, Let us Read, Let us Draw, and Let us Write activities.

Unit 1: Fun with Friends

• My Bicycle
• Picture Reading

Unit 2: Welcome to My World

• It is Fun
• Seeing without Seeing

Unit 3: Going Places

• Come Back Soon
• Between Home and School
• This is My Town

Unit 4: Life Around Us

• A Show of Clouds
• My Name
• The Crow
• The Smart Monkey

Unit 5: Harmony

• Little Drops of Water
• We are all Indians

Access the full textbook at NCERT Books Class 2 English on Extramarks.

CBSE Class 2 Maths Syllabus 2026-27

The class 2 maths syllabus follows Joyful Mathematics, published by NCERT as a Reprint 2026-27. The book builds number sense, shapes, measurement, and basic data handling through games, puzzles, and real-life contexts across 11 chapters.

1. A Day at the Beach — Counting in Groups
2. Shapes Around Us — 3D Shapes
3. Fun with Numbers — Numbers 1 to 100
4. Shadow Story (Togalu) — 2D Shapes
5. Playing with Lines — Orientations of a Line
6. Decoration for Festival — Addition and Subtraction
7. Rani's Gift — Measurement
8. Grouping and Sharing — Multiplication and Division
9. Which Season is it? — Measurement of Time
10. Fun at the Fair — Money
11. Data Handling

Access the full book at NCERT Books Class 2 Maths, or start practising with NCERT Solutions Class 2 Maths Chapter 1.

CBSE Class 2 Hindi Syllabus 2026-27

The Class 2 Hindi textbook is Sarangi 2, published by NCERT as a Reprint 2026-27. The second class syllabus for Hindi develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing through stories and poems across five thematic units.

Starred lessons marked with an asterisk are for reading only.

Ikaai 1: Parivaar Neema ki Daadi, Ghar, Mala ki Chaandi ki Payal, Maa, Thaathoo aur Main, Cheenta, Tillu Ji, Natkhat Divakar*

Ikaai 2: Rang Hi Rang Teen Dost, Duniya Rang-Birangi, Kaun, Baingani Jojo, Tosiya ka Sapna

Ikaai 3: Hari-Bhari Dharti Talaab, Beej, Kisaan, Mooli, Barsaat aur Mendhak, Utho Utho*

Ikaai 4: Mitrata Sher aur Choohe ki Dosti, Aaut, Khel Sandhya*, Chupan-Chupai, Haathi Saaikal Chala Raha Tha, Daro Mat*

Ikaai 5: Aakaash Chaar Dishaen, Chanda Mama, Gire Taal mein Chanda Mama, Sabse Bada Chhata, Baadal, Phir Phurr*

[H2] CBSE Class 2 EVS Syllabus 2026-27

Environmental Studies in Class 2 is not a separate NCERT textbook subject. Schools cover EVS through activities integrated with the core subjects under the NCF-FS 2022 framework.

Common topics include family and relationships, plants and animals, water and air, food and health, transport, and community helpers. Check with your school for the specific topic list used each term.

CBSE Class 2 General Knowledge Syllabus

GK in Class 2 builds awareness of India's culture, famous people, festivals, national symbols, and places. Schools use their own GK books or worksheets. The focus is on curiosity and observation rather than rote memorisation.

CBSE Class 2 Drawing and Art Syllabus

The Drawing syllabus develops creativity through colouring, drawing on sandpaper, collage work, and craft activities. It connects to the aesthetic and cultural domain outlined in NCF-FS 2022 and runs integrated with other subjects through the year.

Books for CBSE Class 2 Subjects

These are the official NCERT books for the three core subjects in the cbse 2nd class syllabus. All are Reprint 2026-27.

All three books are available at ncert.nic.in. For EVS, GK, and Drawing, use the supplementary books your school provides at the start of the session.

How Parents and Teachers Can Use the Class 2 Syllabus

The 2nd class syllabus works best when parents and teachers use it actively through the year, not only during exam time.

For weekly planning at home: check which chapter is running in school. Read the NCERT chapter with your child and talk about it through simple questions. Mridang and Sarangi 2 have picture-based activities you can do together in 10 minutes.

For revision: use the chapter list to track what has been covered. Joyful Mathematics has puzzles and games at the end of chapters. These work well as light weekend revision without pressure.

For progress tracking: match what your child does in class with the chapter goals from the book. If a child struggles with a chapter, revisit the activity in the book before moving on.

For teachers: the NCF-FS 2022 recommends oral math talk, skill teaching, skill practice, and math games in every maths lesson. Mridang and Sarangi 2 include specific Note to Teacher sections you can use to extend learning beyond the page.

Extramarks supports classroom learning with structured practice. Check the CBSE Class 1 Syllabus to see what children bring from the previous year, or get a head start with the CBSE Class 3 Syllabus to know what comes next.