CBSE Class 9 Mathematics Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 9 Mathematics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 9 Mathematics preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
13
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
80 marks (theory)Unit I: Number Systems
Number Systems
10% of theory marks
Unit II: Algebra
Polynomials · Linear Equations in Two Variables
21% of theory marks
Unit III: Coordinate Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
5% of theory marks
Unit IV: Geometry
Introduction to Euclid's Geometry · Lines and Angles · Triangles · Quadrilaterals · Circles
35% of theory marks
Unit V: Mensuration
Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles (via Circles context) · Heron's Formula · Surface Areas and Volumes
16% of theory marks
Unit VI: Statistics & Probability
Statistics · Probability
13% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
13 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number Systems | 10 |
| 2 | Polynomials | 6 |
| 3 | Coordinate Geometry | 4 |
| 4 | Linear Equations in Two Variables | 4 |
| 5 | Introduction to Euclid's Geometry | 4 |
| 6 | Lines and Angles | 6 |
| 7 | Triangles | 10 |
| 8 | Quadrilaterals | 6 |
| 9 | Circles | 10 |
| 10 | Heron's Formula | 5 |
| 11 | Surface Areas and Volumes | 11 |
| 12 | Statistics | 10 |
| 13 | Probability | 4 |
Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26
Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 9 Mathematics syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.
Introduction to Euclid's Geometry
5 postulates and historical context (theory only, not numericals)
Quadrilaterals
Proofs of mid-point theorem (removed)
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
80 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Section C | 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| Section D | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
| Section E | 4 | 3 | 12 | |
| 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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