CBSE Class 9 Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 9 Syllabus 2026-27 is the foundation for students appearing in the Class 10 Board Exams in 2027. Class 9 is not just a preparatory year — it introduces advanced concepts across all subjects that directly feed into Board-level learning. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) designs its Class 9 curriculum in alignment with NCERT guidelines, ensuring that students develop conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding the complete syllabus at the start of the academic year helps students plan their studies systematically, avoid last-minute pressure, and score better in both internal assessments and annual exams. This page covers the complete, updated CBSE Class 9 Syllabus for all core subjects as per the 2026-27 academic session.
CBSE Class 9 Subjects Overview
CBSE Class 9 students study five main subjects plus one additional/optional subject. The core subjects are:
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S.No |
Subject |
Code |
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1 |
English (Language & Literature) |
184 |
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2 |
Hindi Course A / Course B |
002 / 085 |
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3 |
Mathematics |
041 |
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4 |
Science |
086 |
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5 |
Social Science |
087 |
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6 |
Sanskrit / Computer Applications / Other Optional |
Various |
CBSE Class 9 Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27
Mathematics in Class 9 covers six units. The annual exam is of 80 marks, with 20 marks for internal assessment.
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Unit |
Chapter/Topic |
Marks Weightage |
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Unit I |
Number Systems |
10 |
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Unit II |
Algebra (Polynomials, Linear Equations) |
20 |
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Unit III |
Coordinate Geometry |
04 |
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Unit IV |
Geometry (Lines & Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Constructions) |
27 |
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Unit V |
Mensuration (Areas, Surface Areas & Volumes) |
13 |
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Unit VI |
Statistics & Probability |
06 |
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Total |
80 |
Key chapters include: Real Numbers, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Euclid's Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Heron's Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, and Probability.
CBSE Class 9 Science Syllabus 2026-27
Science is divided into Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The theory paper carries 80 marks, and the practicals carry 20 marks.
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Unit |
Topic |
Marks |
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Unit I |
Matter – Its Nature and Behaviour |
25 |
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Unit II |
Organisation in the Living World |
22 |
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Unit III |
Motion, Force and Work |
27 |
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Unit IV |
Our Environment |
06 |
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Total |
80 |
Key chapters: Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of the Atom, The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Why Do We Fall Ill, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources.
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2026-27
Social Science comprises History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics.
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Unit |
Subject |
Topic |
Marks |
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Unit 1 |
India and the Contemporary World – I (History) |
French Revolution, Socialism in Europe, Nazism, Forest Society, Pastoralists, Peasants |
20 |
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Unit 2 |
Contemporary India – I (Geography) |
India – Size & Location, Physical Features, Drainage, Climate, Natural Vegetation |
20 |
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Unit 3 |
Democratic Politics – I (Pol. Science) |
Democracy, Constitutional Design, Electoral Politics, Working of Institutions, Rights |
20 |
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Unit 4 |
Economics |
The Story of Village Palampur, People as Resource, Poverty, Food Security |
20 |
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Total |
80 |
CBSE Class 9 English Syllabus 2026-27
English (Language and Literature) focuses on Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Literature.
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Section |
Component |
Marks |
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Section A |
Reading Comprehension |
20 |
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Section B |
Writing Skills & Grammar |
20 |
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Section C |
Literature (Beehive, Moments) |
40 |
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Total |
80 |
Prescribed books: Beehive (Main Reader), Moments (Supplementary Reader), and Words and Expressions – I (Workbook).
CBSE Class 9 Hindi Syllabus 2026-27
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Section |
Component |
Marks |
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Section A |
Apathit Gadyansh & Kavyansh |
20 |
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Section B |
Vyakaran (Grammar) |
16 |
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Section C |
Padhya & Gadya Literature |
30 |
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Section D |
Lekhan (Writing) |
14 |
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Total |
80 |
Prescribed books for Hindi Course A: Kshitij – Part 1, Kritika – Part 1, and Sparsh/Sanchayan for Course B.
Internal Assessment Structure (Class 9) – 2026-27
CBSE awards 20 marks for internal assessment in each subject. Here's the breakup:
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Component |
Marks |
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Periodic Tests (Best of 2 out of 3) |
10 |
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Notebook Submission |
05 |
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Subject Enrichment Activities |
05 |
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Total Internal Assessment |
20 |
CBSE Class 9 NCERT Books – Recommended Textbooks
All CBSE schools follow NCERT textbooks as the primary resource. These are available free on the official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in). For supplementary practice, reference books play a key role and Oswaal Books' CBSE Question Banks for Class 9 are widely used by students for their chapter-wise practice questions, NCERT solutions, and previous years' question analysis, making them a practical companion to NCERT texts.
Tips to Cover Class 9 Syllabus Effectively
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Start with NCERT textbooks — every question in exams is rooted in NCERT concepts.
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Break each subject into chapters and set weekly targets.
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Use the internal assessment marks (20 marks) strategically — score full marks here to reduce pressure in annual exams.
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Practice diagrams in Science and maps in Social Science regularly.
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Solve at least one sample paper per subject every month from December onwards.
Other Recommended Books | Study Materials
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CBSE Class 9 Books | For 2026-27 Exams |
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CBSE Sample Question Papers Class 9 | For 2026 Exams |
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CBSE Question Banks Class 9| For 2026-27 Exams |
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CBSE Class 9 Syllabus | For 2026-27 Exams |
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NCERT Exemplar Class 9 | For 2026-27 Exams |
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NCERT Books Class 9 | For 2026-27 Exams |
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Free CBSE Class 9 Specimen Sample Books for Teachers |
