Updated 6 August 2026·12 chapters

Karnataka Board Class 9 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka Board Class 9 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the KSEEB / PUE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Karnataka Board Class 9 Science course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Karnataka Board Class 9 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Matter in our Surroundings	Physical Nature of Matter · States of Matter · Change of State
2	Atoms and Molecules	Laws of Chemical Combination · Dalton's Atomic Theory · Atomic Mass and Size
3	Is Matter Around us Pure?	What is a Mixture? · Types of Mixtures · Solutions
4	Structure of the Atom	Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles · Atomic Models · Electronic Configuration and Shell Filling Rules
5	The Fundamental Unit of Life	Discovery and History of Cells · Cell Structure and Organization · Plasma Membrane and Transport
6	Gravitation	1 Universal Law of Gravitation · 2 Free Fall and Acceleration due to Gravity · 3 Mass vs Weight
7	Tissues	Introduction to Tissues · Differences Between Plant and Animal Tissues · Plant Tissues - Meristematic Tissue
8	Work and Energy	Work · Energy · Kinetic Energy
9	Motion	1 Basic Concepts of Motion · 2 Distance and Displacement · 3 Speed and Velocity
10	Sound	Production of Sound · Propagation of Sound · Characteristics of Sound Waves
11	Force and Laws of Motion	What is Force? · Balanced and Unbalanced Forces · Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia)
12	Improvement in Food Resources	Need for Food Resource Improvement · Crop Variety Improvement · Nutrient Management

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 Karnataka Board Class 9 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of Karnataka Board Class 9 Science for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Karnataka Board 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 Karnataka Board Class 9 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Karnataka Board 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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