Last verified: 26 September 2026 — Exam pattern figures follow the AISSEE 2026 bulletin (expected to repeat for 2027): Class 6 GK = 25 questions / 50 marks; Class 9 = General Science 25Q/50 + Social Science 25Q/50. No negative marking.
Here’s an uncomfortable truth about AISSEE preparation: most children lose the most marks in the section they study the least. Mathematics gets the hours. GK gets the leftovers. And then 50 marks — one-sixth of the Class 6 paper — slip away on questions a child could have answered with two months of smart reading.
This article fixes that. Not with random question dumps, but with the 100 topics that actually repeat, organised the way the paper is organised.
| Paper | GK-related section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Class 9 | General Science | 25 | 50 |
| Class 9 | Social Science | 25 | 50 |
For Class 6, GK alone is worth 50 of 300 marks. For Class 9, science + social science together are 100 of 400. And remember — you need ✅ 25% in each section to qualify (2026 bulletin rule, expected to repeat). A child who aces maths but blanks on GK can actually fail the paper. That’s not a strategy problem. That’s a planning problem.
Indian freedom struggle — key dates and leaders; Mughal emperors in order; ancient Indian dynasties (Maurya, Gupta); Harappa and Mohenjodaro basics; major battles (Panipat, Plassey, Haldighati); India’s firsts (first President, first PM, first woman in key roles); important national movements (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India); constitutional milestones; medieval saints and Bhakti movement; British governors-general and viceroys; tribal revolts; newspapers of the freedom era; INA and Subhas Chandra Bose; Jallianwala Bagh; Partition and independence timeline; UNESCO heritage sites in India; famous historical monuments and their builders; Ashoka’s edicts; Sangam literature basics.
Indian states and capitals (all of them — non-negotiable); major rivers and their origins; mountain ranges (Himalaya, Western/Eastern Ghats, Aravalli); important dams and their rivers; national parks and wildlife sanctuaries; soils and crops of India; climate zones; major ports; neighbouring countries and borders; important latitudes/longitudes basics; continents and oceans; deserts of the world; famous waterfalls; lakes of India; islands (Andaman, Lakshadweep); mineral resources by state; census basics; time zones and the IST meridian; important passes; biosphere reserves.
Human body systems and organs; vitamins and deficiency diseases; photosynthesis and plant parts; states of matter; simple machines; light, sound, and reflection basics; electricity basics (cell, circuit); metals and non-metals; acids, bases, salts; motion and force basics; our solar system — planets in order; eclipses; natural phenomena (rainbow, lightning); diseases and vaccines; food and nutrition; environment and pollution; energy sources (renewable/non-renewable); famous scientists and inventions; measurement units; everyday chemistry (soap, rusting, cooking).
Last 12 months’ major national news; recent sports events and winners; important government schemes; recent awards (Bharat Ratna, Padma, Nobel); new appointments (President, PM, key ministers, service chiefs); recent summits and their venues; important days and themes; recent scientific achievements (ISRO missions); census/economic survey highlights; state-specific news for your home state; recent books and authors; international organisations and HQs; India’s neighbours — recent developments; defence exercises; elections and results.
Ranks of the Army, Navy, Air Force in order; the three service chiefs; NDA location and training; Param Vir Chakra recipients (know the famous names); India’s wars (1947, 1965, 1971, Kargil) — basics; military academies (IMA, OTA, NDA, INA); gallantry awards hierarchy; famous regiments; India’s missiles and aircraft (basic names); military exercises with other countries; the role of Sainik Schools; recent Agniveer scheme basics; defence corridors; war memorials; India’s nuclear tests (Pokhran).
National symbols (animal, bird, flower, tree, river, game); currencies of major countries; famous books and authors; computer basics; important abbreviations; sports terms and trophies; UN and its agencies; languages of India; folk dances by state; classical dances.
Honestly, most guidebooks overcomplicate GK. Here’s what works:
A parent once told me her son treated GK like “cricket commentary” — he’d narrate facts to the family at dinner. Silly? Maybe. He scored 46 out of 50 in the section.
1. How many GK questions are in AISSEE Class 6? ✅ 25 questions worth 50 marks (2026 pattern, expected to repeat for 2027).
2. Is there negative marking in the GK section? No — ✅ there is no negative marking anywhere in AISSEE. Attempt every question.
3. How much current affairs should we cover? Focus on the last 12 months before the exam (roughly February 2026 to January 2027 for this cycle). Older news rarely appears.
4. Which book is best for AISSEE GK? NCERT social science and science books for Classes 6–8 cover most of the static portion. For current affairs, a monthly compilation plus daily newspaper reading works better than any single book. See our best books list.
5. Can GK alone decide selection? Rarely alone — but weak GK has sunk many strong maths students because of the 25%-per-section qualifying rule. Treat it as a scoring section, not an optional one.
Related reading: Full syllabus Class 6 & 9 · Best books · Previous year papers · Mock test strategy · Study plan Class 6
How helpful was this article?
