CBSE Class 9 Final Exam
Syllabus 2025-26
Overview
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the latest syllabus for Class 9
for the academic year 2025-26. All question papers are based on the NCERT curriculum. The
exam structure consists of 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment, totaling
100 marks per subject. All theory examinations are 3 hours long.
Students must complete the entire syllabus at least two months before the final examination.
The official syllabus can be downloaded from [Link] under Curriculum 2025-26
> Secondary Curriculum.
Mathematics Syllabus (100 Marks
Total)
Theory Marks: 80
Unit Unit Name Marks
I Number System 10
II Algebra 20
III Coordinate Geometry 4
IV Geometry 27
V Mensuration 13
VI Statistics 6
Total 80
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Assessment Type Marks
Pen Paper Test 5
Multiple Assessment 5
Portfolio 5
Lab Practical 5
Total 20
Topics Covered
Unit I: Number System
• Real Numbers
• Rational and Irrational numbers
• Laws of exponents
• Surds and their simplification
Unit II: Algebra
• Polynomials
• Linear Equations in Two Variables
• Quadratic Equations (introduction)
• Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
Unit III: Coordinate Geometry
• Coordinate System
• Plotting points on a graph
• Distance formula
Unit IV: Geometry
• Euclid's Geometry
• Lines and Angles
• Triangles
• Quadrilaterals
• Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
• Circles
Unit V: Mensuration
• Area and Perimeter of geometric shapes
• Heron's Formula
• Surface Areas and Volumes of solids (cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres)
Unit VI: Statistics
• Data Handling
• Mean, Median, Mode
• Probability (elementary concepts)
Science Syllabus (100 Marks Total)
Theory Marks: 80
Unit Unit Name Marks
I Matter – Its Nature and Behaviour 25
II Organisation in the Living World 22
III Motion, Force and Work 27
IV Food; Food Production 6
Total 80
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Assessment Type Marks
Practical Work 7
Portfolio 5
Pen Paper Test 5
Multiple Assessment 3
Total 20
Topics Covered
Unit I: Matter – Its Nature and Behaviour (Theme: Materials)
1. Matter in Our Surroundings
o Definition of matter and its properties
o States of matter: solid, liquid, gas
o Changes of state: melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation
2. Is Matter Around Us Pure
o Elements, compounds, and mixtures
o Heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures
o Colloids and suspensions
o Physical and chemical changes
o Pure and impure substances
3. Atoms and Molecules
o Law of Chemical Combination
o Chemical formulas of common compounds
o Atomic and molecular masses
o Mole concept (introduction)
4. Structure of an Atom
o Sub-atomic particles: electrons, protons, neutrons
o Models of an atom
o Valency
o Atomic Number and Mass Number
o Isotopes and Isobars
Unit II: Organisation in the Living World (Theme: The World of the Living)
1. Cell – Basic Unit of Life
o Cell theory
o Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
o Multicellular organisms
o Cell membrane and cell wall
o Cell organelles: chloroplast, mitochondria, vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum,
Golgi apparatus
o Nucleus and chromosomes
2. Tissues, Organs, Organ System, Organism
o Animal tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
o Plant tissues: meristematic and permanent tissues
o Functions of different tissue types
Unit III: Motion, Force and Work (Theme: Moving Things, People, and Ideas)
1. Motion
o Distance and displacement
o Speed and velocity
o Uniform and non-uniform motion
o Acceleration
o Distance-time graphs
o Velocity-time graphs
o Uniform circular motion (elementary idea)
2. Force and Newton's Laws of Motion
o Force definition and effects
o Newton's First, Second, and Third Laws of Motion
o Action and reaction forces
o Inertia and mass
o Momentum and impulse
3. Gravitation
o Universal Law of Gravitation
o Gravitational force of the Earth
o Acceleration due to gravity (g)
o Mass and weight
o Free fall
o Weight on different planets
4. Floatation
o Thrust and pressure
o Archimedes' Principle
o Buoyancy and relative density
5. Work, Energy and Power
o Work done by force
o Energy: kinetic and potential energy
o Law of conservation of energy
o Power and efficiency
6. Sound
o Nature of sound
o Propagation in different media
o Speed of sound
o Range of hearing in humans
o Ultrasound applications
o Reflection of sound
o Echo and reverberation
Unit IV: Food; Food Production (Theme: Food)
• Plant and animal breeding
• Selection for quality improvement and management
• Use of fertilizers and manures
• Protection from pests and diseases
• Organic farming practices
Social Science Syllabus (100 Marks
Total)
Theory Marks: 80
Unit Unit Name Marks
I India and the Contemporary World – I 20
II Contemporary India – I 20
III Democratic Politics 20
IV Economics 20
Total 80
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Assessment Type Marks
Project Work 5
Portfolio 5
Pen Paper Test 5
Multiple Assessment 5
Total 20
Topics Covered
Unit I: India and the Contemporary World – I
Section 1: Events and Processes
1. The French Revolution
2. Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
3. Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Section 2: Livelihoods, Economies and Societies
4. Forest Society and Colonialism
5. Pastoralists in the Modern World
Unit II: Contemporary India – I (Geography)
1. India – Size and Location
2. Physical Features of India
3. Drainage Systems
4. Climate of India
5. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
6. Population
Unit III: Democratic Politics
1. What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
2. Constitutional Design
3. Electoral Politics
4. Working of Institutions
5. Democratic Rights
Unit IV: Economics
1. The Story of Village Palampur
2. People as Resource
3. Poverty as a Challenge
4. Food Security in India
English Syllabus (100 Marks Total)
Theory Marks: 80
Section Skills Marks
A Reading Skills 20
B Writing Skills 24
C Grammar 10
D Literature Textbook 26
Total 80
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Assessment Type Marks
Pen Paper Test 10
Portfolio 5
Multiple Assessment 5
Total 20
Topics Covered
Section A: Reading Skills (20 marks)
• Reading comprehension passages
• Factual passages
• Literary passages
• Multiple-choice questions and short answer questions
Section B: Writing Skills (24 marks)
• Essay writing (150-200 words)
• Formal letter/application writing
• Informal letter writing
• Dialogue writing
• Notice writing
• Report writing
Section C: Grammar (10 marks)
• Tenses (Present, Past, Future)
• Articles and prepositions
• Reported speech (direct to indirect)
• Active and passive voice
• Subject-verb agreement
• Sentence transformation
Section D: Literature Textbook (26 marks)
• Textbook: Beehive (Prose and Poetry)
• Supplementary Reader: Moments (Short Stories)
Key texts include:
• The Fun They Had
• The Road Not Taken
• Reach for the Top
• The Night Train at Deoli
• Fog
• The Happy Prince
Hindi Syllabus (100 Marks Total)
Theory Marks: 80
Section Topics Marks
A Comprehension (गद्य) 20
B Writing Skills 24
C Grammar 10
D Literature (काव्य) 26
Total 80
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Assessment Type Marks
Pen Paper Test 10
Portfolio 5
Multiple Assessment 5
Total 20
Topics Covered
Hindi A & B Options Available
Section A: Reading Comprehension
• Gadya (Prose) passages
• Comprehension questions
• Vocabulary development
Section B: Writing Skills
• Nibandh (Essay writing)
• Patra-Lekhan (Letter writing – formal and informal)
• Vigyapan (Advertisements)
• Anuched (Paragraph writing)
Section C: Grammar (व्याकरण)
• Sangya (Nouns)
• Sarvanam (Pronouns)
• Visheshan (Adjectives)
• Kriya (Verbs)
• Avyay (Adverbs)
• Sandhi (Phonetic Rules)
• Samaas (Compounds)
• Upsarg and Pratyay (Prefixes and Suffixes)
• Vichar-Vichchhed (Sentence Punctuation)
Section D: Literature (काव्य)
Kshitij Text (क्षितिज)
• Prose selections
• Poetry selections
Sanchayan Text (संचयन)
• Short stories and excerpts
Exam Pattern & Question Paper Format
Theory Exam (3 Hours)
Question Types:
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Short Answer Questions (1-3 marks)
• Long Answer Questions (3-5 marks)
• Case-based/Competency-based questions
• Map-based questions (for Geography)
Paper Structure:
• Section A (Compulsory)
• Section B (Choice questions)
• Varying difficulty levels
Internal Assessment Components
Common across all subjects:
• Pen Paper Tests/Quizzes (5-10 marks)
• Portfolio/Assignments (5 marks)
• Multiple Assessment/Project Work (3-5 marks)
• Practical Work/Lab Activities (5-7 marks, where applicable)
Important Preparation Tips
1. Complete the Syllabus Early - Finish all topics at least 2 months before exams for
revision time
2. Use NCERT Books - NCERT textbooks are sufficient for board exam preparation
3. Practice Previous Year Papers - Solve last 5 years' question papers
4. Maintain Notebooks - Keep well-organized notes for each subject
5. Regular Assessment - Take pen paper tests to identify weak areas
6. Time Management - Allocate adequate time for each subject based on marks
weightage
7. Focus on Concepts - Understand concepts rather than rote learning
8. Practical Work - Complete all practical work and lab activities
9. Group Study - Discuss difficult topics with classmates
10. Stay Healthy - Maintain proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise during exam
preparation
Resources for Download
Official syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from:
• [Link] - Official CBSE website
• [Link] - NCERT official website
Navigate to: Curriculum > Curriculum 2025-26 > Secondary Curriculum > Main Subjects
Prescribed NCERT Books:
• Science Textbook for Class IX (NCERT)
• Laboratory Manual – Science Class IX (NCERT)
• Mathematics Textbook for Class IX (NCERT)
• Social Science Textbook (History, Geography, Civics, Economics) Class IX (NCERT)
• English – Beehive & Moments (NCERT)
• Hindi – Kshitij & Sanchayan or Kritika & Sparsh (NCERT)
Quick Reference: Exam Dates 2025-26
• Online Registrations: 17 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026
• Theory Exams: Typically held in March-April
• Practical Exams: January-February and before theory exams
For the most current exam schedule, visit [Link]
This document is based on the latest CBSE Class 9 Syllabus 2025-26 released for the
academic year. Students should refer to official CBSE sources and their school guidelines for
any updates or clarifications.