Free CBSE roadmap · Class 1 to 8
CBSE Hindi syllabus for Class 1 to 8
सीबीएसई हिंदी पाठ्यक्रम · कक्षा १ से ८
A class-by-class roadmap of what CBSE expects from Class 1 through Class 8 under NCERT Sarangi, Veena and Malhar—covering literature, Hindi vyakaran, letter/essay writing and how marks are awarded.
CBSE Class 1 to 8 syllabus & NCERT booksकक्षा १ से ८ पाठ्यक्रम
Schools following the latest NCERT series teach Sarangi in Classes 1–2, Veena in Classes 3–5, and Malhar in Classes 6–8. Here is what each class covers across reading, writing, and vyakaran.
| Class | NCERT Book | Reading & Writing | Hindi Vyakaran (Grammar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | NCERT सारंगी भाग १ (Sarangi 1) | वर्णमाला पहचान, बिना मात्रा वाले शब्द, आ–औ मात्राएँ, चित्र वर्णन, सुलेख | स्वर व व्यंजन, सरल शब्द निर्माण, वचन (एक–अनेक), सरल विलोम |
| Class 2 | NCERT सारंगी भाग २ (Sarangi 2) | संयुक्ताक्षर, अनुस्वार व चंद्रबिंदु, छोटे अनुच्छेद पढ़ना, श्रुतलेख (dictation) | मात्रा अभ्यास, संज्ञा की पहचान, लिंग, वचन, समानार्थी व विलोम शब्द |
| Class 3 | NCERT वीणा भाग १ (Veena 1) | कहानी व कविता से प्रश्न–उत्तर, चित्र आधारित लेखन, 5–6 वाक्यों का अनुच्छेद | संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया परिचय, लिंग–वचन, विराम चिह्न |
| Class 4 | NCERT वीणा भाग २ (Veena 2) | अपठित गद्यांश, अनौपचारिक पत्र (परिवार/मित्र), अनुच्छेद लेखन, श्रुतलेख | संज्ञा के भेद, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, काल परिचय, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे |
| Class 5 | NCERT वीणा भाग ३ (Veena 3) | अपठित गद्यांश, औपचारिक व अनौपचारिक पत्र, संवाद लेखन, कहानी लेखन | क्रिया (सकर्मक–अकर्मक), काल के तीनों भेद, कारक परिचय, उपसर्ग–प्रत्यय, मुहावरे |
| Class 6 | NCERT मल्हार भाग १ (Malhar 1) | अपठित गद्यांश व पद्यांश, औपचारिक आवेदन पत्र, निबंध व अनुच्छेद लेखन | वर्ण-विच्छेद, संधि (स्वर संधि), समास परिचय, कारक, सर्वनाम व विशेषण के भेद |
| Class 7 | NCERT मल्हार भाग २ (Malhar 2) | पठित–अपठित बोध, औपचारिक व अनौपचारिक पत्र, संवाद लेखन, सूचना लेखन | संधि (स्वर व व्यंजन परिचय), समास, उपसर्ग–प्रत्यय, क्रिया विशेषण, वाच्य |
| Class 8 | NCERT मल्हार भाग ३ (Malhar 3) | विस्तृत निबंध लेखन, औपचारिक पत्र, विज्ञापन व सूचना लेखन, काव्यांश भावार्थ | स्वर–व्यंजन–विसर्ग संधि, समास के छहों भेद, वाक्य भेद, अलंकार परिचय, मुहावरे व लोकोक्तियाँ |
How CBSE Hindi exam papers award marksपरीक्षा अंक विभाजन
Understanding where marks come from helps children focus revision where it counts—especially unseen passages, grammar accuracy, and letter/essay format.
| Section | Hindi Section | Typical Weightage | What is Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | अपठित गद्यांश व पद्यांश | ~20–25% | Finding facts, inference, title selection and synonym/antonym questions from unseen prose and poetry. |
| Hindi Grammar | व्यावहारिक व्याकरण | ~25–30% | Application-based MCQs and short answers on sangya, sarvanam, karak, kaal, sandhi, samas and muhavare. |
| NCERT Textbook | पाठ्यपुस्तक (साहित्य) | ~30% | Short answers, long answers and value-based questions from Sarangi, Veena or Malhar chapters. |
| Creative Writing | रचनात्मक लेखन | ~20% | Patra lekhan (formal & informal letters), anuchhed/nibandh (paragraphs/essays) and samvad/chitra varnan. |
How to revise CBSE Hindi by skill pod
- Classes 1–3: Lock in varnamala, matras and barakhadi, and Hindi counting 1–100 with regular dictation (श्रुतलेख).
- Classes 4–5: Master parts of speech (संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया), muhavare, and informal and formal letter writing.
- Classes 6–8: Practise Sandhi and Samas, karak, unseen passages (अपठित गद्यांश), and timed writing sections every week.
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Questions about the CBSE Hindi syllabus
- Which NCERT Hindi books are used for CBSE Class 1 to 8?
- Under the NEP-aligned NCERT curriculum, CBSE schools use Sarangi (सारंगी) for Classes 1 and 2, Veena (वीणा) for Classes 3 to 5, and Malhar (मल्हार) for Classes 6 to 8. Some schools also continue using Rimjhim or Vasant during transition.
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- The core Hindi skills—matras, reading comprehension, vyakaran (grammar) and writing formats—are identical across all CBSE schools. Our postgraduate teacher maps each child's school book topics to their Class 1–3, 4–5 or 6–8 skill pod.
- When should CBSE students start Sandhi, Samas and Formal Letter Writing?
- Informal letters begin in Class 4 and formal applications start in Class 5. Sandhi and Samas are introduced in Class 6 and tested in full depth through Classes 7 and 8.
- How many classes a week are needed to master the CBSE Hindi syllabus?
- Two focused 45–60 minute live classes each week plus a Sunday doubt and test clinic gives students steady practice without overwhelming their school schedule.
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