CBSE Class 9 English Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 9 English — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 9 English preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
9
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
80 marks (theory)Section A: Reading Comprehension
Unseen Passage I · Unseen Passage II
25% of theory marks
Section B: Writing & Grammar
Writing (Diary Entry / Story / Letter) · Grammar (Tenses, Modals, Active Passive, Reported Speech)
25% of theory marks
Section C: Literature
Beehive (Prose) · Beehive (Poetry) · Moments (Supplementary)
50% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
9 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading — Factual Passage | 10 |
| 2 | Reading — Discursive Passage | 10 |
| 3 | Grammar — Tenses & Modals | 8 |
| 4 | Grammar — Voice & Reported Speech | 8 |
| 5 | Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement & Editing | 8 |
| 6 | Writing — Formal Letter | 10 |
| 7 | Writing — Story & Descriptive Paragraph | 10 |
| 8 | Literature — Beehive Prose | 10 |
| 9 | Literature — Beehive Poems | 6 |
Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26
Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.
Moments
Not all chapters tested — selective chapters only
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
80 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | — | 2 | 20 | |
| Section B | — | 4 | 20 | |
| Section C | — | 5 | 40 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |||
Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).
How to Use This Syllabus
Prioritise by marks
Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.
Skip deleted topics
CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.
Know the paper pattern
Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.
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