Updated 6 August 2026·13 chapters

CBSE Class 9 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 9 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 13 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 9 Science course for 2026-27 has 13 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 9 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Exploration : Entering the World of Secondary Science	Scientific Thinking and Models · Science Language: Symbols, Units, and Mathematics · Speed of Light and Scientific Symbols
2	Cell :The Building Block of Life	Discovery and Study of Cells · Cell Membrane, Osmosis, and Cell Wall · Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
3	Tissues in Action	Basic idea of tissues and organisation · Meristematic tissue and plant growth · Permanent tissues in plants
4	Describing Motion Around Us	Describing Position, Distance and Displacement · Speed, Velocity and Average Values · Average Acceleration and Free Fall
5	Exploring Mixtures and their Separation	Classification of Mixtures · Concentration of a Solution · Solubility and Saturated Solutions
6	How Forces Affect Motion	Concept of Force · Balanced and Unbalanced Forces · Friction and Motion
7	Work, Energy, and Simple Machines	Work Done by a Constant Force · Work-Energy Theorem and Kinetic Energy · Potential Energy and Mechanical Energy
8	Journey Inside the Atom	Origin and Development of Atomic Ideas · Discovery of Subatomic Particles and Atomic Models · Atomic Number, Mass Number, and Electronic Configuration
9	Atomic Foundations of Matter	Laws of Chemical Combination · Dalton's Atomic Theory · How Atoms Combine
10	Sound Waves Characteristics and Applications	Production and Propagation of Sound · Wave Nature, Energy, and Graphical Terms · Speed of Sound and Its Dependence on Medium
11	Reproduction : How Life Continues	Types of Reproduction · Asexual Reproduction in Plants and Simple Organisms · Budding and Spore Formation
12	Patterns in Life : Diversity and Classification	Biodiversity and Classification · Criteria Used in Classification · History of Classification Systems
13	Earth as a System : Energy, Matter, and Life	Earth as an Interconnected System · Uneven Heating of the Earth · Atmosphere and Its Layers

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 9 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 13 chapters of CBSE Class 9 Science for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 9 Science exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 9 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 9 Science course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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