Here is the syllabus for CBSE Class 9

Here’s a full list of practicals’ you will encounter in Class 9

You can find the hindi syllabus here.

Sections		Marks
A	Reading skills	20
B	Writing skills with grammar	25
C	Literature textbook and long reading test	25
D	Assessment of speaking and listening (ASL)	20
Total		90

Assessment of Scholastic Attainments (Part 1) will be reported twice in a year. The nine- point grading scale for measuring scholastic achievements is given below:

Range of Marks	Grade	Grade Point
91 - 100	A1	10
81 - 90	A2	9
71 - 80	B1	8
61 - 70	B2	7
51 - 60	C1	6
41 - 50	C2	5
33 - 40	D	4
32 & below	E	Failed

• The minimum qualifying grade in all the subjects under the Scholastic Domain is ‘D’. All assessments shall be done in marks and will be given in grades.
• The Assessment of Co Scholastic Areas 2(A, B, C & D) and 3(A, B) will be done on a five-point scale (shown in the table below); reported once in class 9 and once in class 10.

Grade	Grade Point
A	4.1 - 5
B	3.1 - 4
C	2.1 - 3
D	2
E	0 - 1

The following is the list of competitive exams for Class 9:

• NSTSE: The National Level Science Talent Search Exam encourages students to reason critically while solving problems. NSTSE question papers are scientifically designed to test concepts underlying the curriculum. Students from classes 2 to 12 from recognised schools are eligible. The subjects and study matter are based on the curriculum prescribed by the CBSE board.

• NIMO: The EduHeal Foundation conducts the National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO) which promises to make Math more fun. It aims to do this by introducing interactive activities like Olympiads, workshops and seminars.

• NBTO: The National Biotechnology Olympiad is creating awareness about Biotechnology and bringing in an element of challenge and competition among students. It is also inspiring the younger generation to enhance their knowledge about issues related to Biotechnology, and test their aptitude for future careers in the field.

• GeoGenius: Established by leading academicians, GeoGenius aims to popularize the understanding of Geography among school children. It also educates them about the planet and inculcates a deep love and respect towards the environment, which plays a major role in their progress.

• ASSET: Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing is a scientifically designed, skill-based assessment test. Rather than testing through multiple-choice questioning, it focuses on measuring how well school students master fundamental concepts. The test also provides information on the strengths and weaknesses of both individual students and entire classes.

• Olympiads:
  • Silverzone Olympiads: It is a competitive exam at school level conducted for classes I to XII in various subjects including Mathematics, English, French, General Knowledge, Informatics etc.

  • Science Olympiad Foundation: There are several Olympiads organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) such as IMO, NCO, NSO and ISO. These Olympiads are held annually and are considered very tricky for students.

  • IJSO: IJSO is a competitive examination open to students of all countries in the world, primarily studying in secondary schools. All basic subjects of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) are given roughly equal representation in the IJSO examination.

The Junior Science Olympiad program follows the following 5 stages:

• Stage I: National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS)
• Stage II: Indian National Junior Science Olympiad (INJSO)
• Stage III: Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Junior Science
• Stage IV: Pre-departure Training Camp (PDT) for IJSO
• Stage V: Participation in International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)

Hard work and focus are the keys to cracking exams. We have prepared a sample study plan which will be helpful for you. The most important aspect for scoring good marks is strengthening your concepts. However, all subjects require some special and specific tips, which you can refer below:

• English: Keep a pocket dictionary on you at all times, in case you come across new words. Practice writing and grammar thoroughly using reference books. Understand chapters from books thoroughly. Practice writing essays and letters.
• Mathematics: Practice each type of problem from the NCERT book. Do the same from the reference book you’re using. Learn all formulae, theorems and theorem proofs thoroughly.
• Science: Chemistry is basic. Just read chapters from the book. Learn new definitions, definitions, etc. and solve some numericals from the end of each chapter. In Physics, numerical problems require more practice. Learn definitions of units of measurements and remember the causes of various Physics phenomena from the textbook. Biology is to be mugged up from the textbook or the reference book. The fundamentals for Organic Chemistry can be clearly conceptualized from the basic level for future understanding.
• Social Science: History and Civics require mugging. Don’t hesitate in doing so. Economics is conceptual, so start understanding concepts from the textbook. Geography includes both conceptual and theoretical topics. Mug up definitions and understand concepts. Also make sure to practice maps thoroughly.
• Sanskrit: Just like English, Sanskrit requires practice in both writing and grammar. Go through reference books to do this.

You can refer the following books to study for your Class 9 school and competitive exams. Make sure you accompany the text you read with sufficient problems to solve:

• NCERT
• R.D. Sharma
• Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, Class IX - CBSE Publication
• A Handbook for Designing Mathematics Laboratory in Schools - NCERT Publication
• Mathematics Exemplar Problems for Class IX - NCERT Publication

• NCERT
• Together With (Hindi) by Rachna Sagar

• NCERT
• Together Towards a Safer India - Part II - A Textbook on Disaster Management for Class IX - Published by CBSE

• NCERT
• S. Chand
• Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
• Assessment of Practical Skills in Science - Class IX - CBSE Publication
• Laboratory Manual - Science - Class IX - NCERT Publication
• Exemplar Problems - NCERT Publication

Practising model papers and previous years' papers is important as it helps you simulate the real exam. Make sure that you practice them repeatedly so that you can learn all formulae by heart and solve problems easily on the day of the exam.