Updated 6 August 2026·10 chapters

Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 10 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with Measurement, Motion and Fluids.

About this syllabus

The Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 Science course for 2026-27 has 10 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Measurement	Physical Quantities and Units · SI Units and Derived Units · Unit Prefixes and Scientific Notation
2	Motion	Rest and Motion - Fundamental Concepts · Uniform and Non-Uniform Motion · Distance and Displacement
3	Fluids	1 Thrust and Pressure · 2 Pressure in Fluids · 3 Atmospheric Pressure
4	Electric Charge And Electric Current	Electric Charge: Fundamentals · Electric Field and Electric Force · Electric Current: Basics and Measurement
5	Magnetism And Electromagnetism	Magnetic Field and Magnetic Field Lines · Magnetic Effect of Current – Oersted's Discovery · Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
6	Light	Reflection of Light and Laws of Reflection · Real and Virtual Images · Spherical Mirrors – Key Terms and Concepts
7	Heat	1 Effects of Heat · 2 Transfer of Heat – Conduction, Convection, and Radiation · 3 Concept of Temperature and Temperature Scales
8	Sound	Production and Propagation of Sound · Characteristics of a Sound Wave · Distinguishing Sounds – Loudness, Pitch, and Timbre
9	Universe	Building Blocks of the Universe · Galaxies and Stars · The Solar System
10	Matter around us	Definition and Basic Concepts of Matter · Elements - Building Blocks of Matter · Compounds - Combinations of Elements

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 Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 10 chapters of Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Tamil Nadu 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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