CBSE Class 9 Science Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 9 Science — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 9 Science 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: Matter — Its Nature and Behaviour
Matter in Our Surroundings · Is Matter Around Us Pure? · Atoms and Molecules · Structure of the Atom
31% of theory marks
Unit II: Organisation in the Living World
The Fundamental Unit of Life · Tissues · Why do we Fall Ill?
28% of theory marks
Unit III: Motion, Force and Work
Motion · Force and Newton's Laws · Gravitation · Work and Energy · Sound
34% of theory marks
Unit IV: Natural Resources
Improvement in Food Resources
8% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
13 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matter in Our Surroundings | 7 |
| 2 | Is Matter Around Us Pure? | 7 |
| 3 | Atoms and Molecules | 8 |
| 4 | Structure of the Atom | 8 |
| 5 | The Fundamental Unit of Life (Cell) | 8 |
| 6 | Tissues | 8 |
| 7 | Motion | 9 |
| 8 | Force and Laws of Motion | 9 |
| 9 | Gravitation | 8 |
| 10 | Work and Energy | 7 |
| 11 | Sound | 6 |
| 12 | Why Do We Fall Ill? | 5 |
| 13 | Natural Resources | 4 |
Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26
Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 9 Science syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.
Is Matter Around Us Pure?
Concentration of solution — complex problems (reduced)
Tissues
Animal vs plant tissue comparison essay-type 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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