Updated 6 August 2026·10 chapters

ICSE Class 9 Physics — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 9 Physics syllabus for 2026-27: all 10 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 9 Physics course for 2026-27 has 10 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 9 Physics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Measurements and Experimentation	Systems of Units and S.I. Units · Units of Length, Mass and Time · Derived Units and Writing Units Correctly
2	Motion in one Dimension	Scalar and Vector Quantities · Rest, Motion, Distance and Displacement · Speed and Velocity
3	Laws of Motion	Forces and Their Types · Newton's First Law, Inertia, and Mass · Linear Momentum and Newton's Second Law
4	Pressure in Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure	Thrust, Pressure, and Units · Pressure in Fluids and Pressure Due to Liquid Column · Pascal's Law and Hydraulic Machines
5	Upthrust in Fluids and Archimedes Principle and Floatation	Upthrust, Buoyancy, and Their Nature · Archimedes' Principle and Its Verification · Floatation and Conditions for Floating or Sinking
6	Heat and Energy	Heat and Temperature · Thermal Expansion and Anomalous Expansion of Water · Hope's Experiment
7	Reflection of Light	Basic Ideas of Reflection · Laws of Reflection and Image Formation by a Plane Mirror · Images Formed by Two Plane Mirrors
8	Propagation of Sound waves	Production of Sound · Sound Needs a Material Medium · Propagation of Sound in a Medium
9	Current Electricity	Efficient Use of Energy and Social Initiatives
10	Megnetisam	Basic Ideas About Magnets · Induced Magnetism · Magnetic Field and Field Lines

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 Physics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 10 chapters of ICSE Class 9 Physics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

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

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

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