The Department of Education (DOE) Delhi has released the updated Class 9 Syllabus for the academic year 2025-2026, following the latest CBSE guidelines. Class 9 is a crucial foundation year for students, setting the stage for board exams in Class 10.
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English | View | – |
Sanskrit | – | View |
Hindi | – | View |
DOE Class 9 Syllabus 2025-2026: Subject-wise Overview
The CBSE Class 9 Syllabus emphasizes conceptual clarity, skill development, and practical learning. Here’s a detailed breakdown of major subjects:
1. Mathematics
- Number Systems: Real Numbers, Irrational Numbers
- Algebra: Polynomials, Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Geometry: Euclid’s Geometry, Lines & Angles, Triangles, Circles
- Mensuration & Statistics: Surface Area, Volume, Mean, Median, Mode
Key Changes:
- More focus on application-based problems
- Reduced syllabus weightage in some sections
2. Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Physics
- Motion, Force & Laws of Motion, Gravitation
- Work, Energy, Sound
Chemistry
- Matter in Our Surroundings
- Atoms & Molecules, Structure of the Atom
Biology
- The Fundamental Unit of Life (Cell)
- Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms
Key Changes:
- Increased practical experiments & activities
- More diagram-based questions
3. Social Science
History
- French Revolution, Nazism & Rise of Hitler
- India’s Freedom Struggle
Geography
- India – Size & Location
- Physical Features of India, Climate
Political Science (Civics)
- What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
- Constitutional Design, Electoral Politics
Economics
- The Story of Village Palampur
- Poverty as a Challenge
Key Changes:
- More case-study-based questions
- Map work included in Geography & History
4. English (Language & Literature)
- Reading Section: Comprehension, Note-making
- Writing Section: Diary Entry, Story Writing, Formal Letters
- Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Reported Speech
- Literature: Prose, Poetry, Drama (From NCERT Books)
Key Changes:
- Increased focus on creative writing
- MCQ-based questions added
5. Hindi (Course A & B)
- Grammar (व्याकरण): संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया
- Writing (लेखन): निबंध, पत्र लेखन
- Literature (साहित्य): कहानी, कविता (NCERT Books)
Key Changes:
- More emphasis on spoken Hindi & comprehension
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme (2025-26)
Component | Marks |
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Theory Exam | 80 Marks |
Internal Assessment (Projects, Practicals, Oral Tests) | 20 Marks |
Total | 100 Marks |
- Question Types: MCQs (20%), Short Answer (30%), Long Answer (50%)
- Passing Criteria: Minimum 33% in each subject.