Updated 6 August 2026·19 chapters

ICSE Class 9 Biology — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus for 2026-27: all 19 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 9 Biology course for 2026-27 has 19 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 9 Biology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introducing Biology	What is Biology? · Growth of Biology · Branches of Biology
2	Cell - The Unit of Life	Cell as the Basic Unit of Life · Invention of the Microscope and Discovery of Cells · Cell Theory
3	Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues	Basic Ideas About Tissues · Plant Tissues · Meristematic Tissue
4	The Flower	Structure of a Bisexual Flower · Complete, Incomplete, and Essential Parts · Calyx and Corolla
5	Pollination and Fertilization	Pollination: Meaning and Types · Devices That Favour Cross-Pollination · Agents of Cross-Pollination
6	Seed Structure and Germination	Fruit, Seed, and Grain · Types and Classification of Seeds · Structure of Bean Seed
7	Respiration in Plants	Meaning of Respiration · Steps of Respiration and the Role of ATP · Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
8	Five Kingdom Classification	Levels of Classification · Species and Scientific Naming · Drawbacks of the Old Two-Kingdom Classification
9	Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi	Bacteria: General Features · Useful Role of Bacteria in Medicine · Useful Role of Bacteria in Agriculture
10	Nutrition	Basic ideas: nutrition, food, and diet · Classes of nutrients · Carbohydrates: sugars, starch, cellulose, and glycogen
11	Digestive System	Digestive System and Alimentary Canal · Teeth and Dentition · Saliva and Salivary Glands
12	Skeleton Movement and Locomotion	Functions of the Human Skeleton · Bone Structure and Types of Bones · Human Skeleton and Its Divisions
13	Skin: The Jack of all Trades	Functions of Skin · Structure of Skin · Pigmentation and Abnormal Conditions
14	The Respiratory System	Need for Respiration and Cellular Respiration · Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration · Parts of Respiration
15	Hygiene a Key to Healthy Life	Meaning and Branches of Hygiene · Personal Hygiene · Disease Carriers and Their Control
16	Diseases Cause and Control	Meaning and Classification of Diseases · Germs That Cause Disease · Bacterial Diseases
17	Aids to Health	Need to Keep Healthy and Immunity · Types of Immunity · Antibodies, Antigens, and Antitoxins
18	Health Organizations	Common Health Problems in India · Local Bodies and Their Work · National Organisations and Institutions
19	Waste Generation and Management	Major Categories of Waste · Domestic, Industrial, and Agricultural Waste · Municipal Waste, Sewage, and Septic Tanks

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 ICSE Class 9 Biology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 19 chapters of ICSE Class 9 Biology for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 9 Biology 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 ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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