CBSE CLASS 9 – ENGLISH (NCERT) | SYLLABUS 2025–26
Class: IX
Subject: English (Language and Literature)
Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
📘 Question Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme (CBSE 2025–26)
Annual Examination (Theory): 80 Marks
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Total: 100 Marks
Question Paper Structure (80 Marks)
Section A: Reading Skills – 20 Marks
- Unseen Passage(s): Factual, Discursive, and Literary
- Objective and short-answer type questions testing comprehension, inference, and vocabulary
Section B: Writing Skills & Grammar – 20 Marks
- Descriptive Writing (Diary Entry, Story Writing, Article, or Speech)
- Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Subject–Verb Agreement, Determiners, Reported Speech, Editing/Omission
Section C: Language through Literature – 40 Marks
- Prose, Poetry, and Supplementary Reader
- Extract-based questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions
- Focus on interpretation, theme, character, and literary devices
Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
- Periodic Tests – 10 marks
- Multiple Assessment (Projects, Listening & Speaking Activities) – 5 marks
- Portfolio – 5 marks
Note: Listening and speaking skills are assessed internally as per CBSE guidelines.
📖 CBSE Class 9 English Syllabus (NCERT) – 2025–26
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A. Main Reader – Beehive
| Unit | Chapter / Poem | Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Prose | The Fun They Had | Explores future education systems and highlights the value of human interaction in learning. |
| The Sound of Music | Inspires perseverance through the real-life stories of Evelyn Glennie and Bismillah Khan. | |
| The Little Girl | Depicts a child’s fear and gradual understanding of parental love. | |
| A Truly Beautiful Mind | Presents Albert Einstein’s life, achievements, and humanitarian values. | |
| The Snake and the Mirror | A humorous account highlighting fear, vanity, and presence of mind. | |
| My Childhood | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s childhood experiences emphasizing tolerance and discipline. | |
| Packing | A light-hearted narrative showing human confusion and self-importance. | |
| Reach for the Top | Motivational biographies of Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova. | |
| The Bond of Love | Describes the emotional bond between humans and animals. | |
| Kathmandu | A travelogue capturing cultural diversity and human experiences. | |
| If I Were You | A suspenseful play stressing courage, intelligence, and presence of mind. |
| Poetry | The Road Not Taken | Reflects on life choices and their long-term consequences. |
| | Wind | Symbolizes challenges in life and the need for strength and resilience. |
| | Rain on the Roof | Evokes nostalgia and the comforting effect of rain. |
| | The Lake Isle of Innisfree | Expresses a longing for peace and harmony with nature. |
| | A Legend of the Northland | Highlights the value of kindness and selflessness. |
| | No Men Are Foreign | Promotes universal brotherhood and peace. |
| | The Duck and the Kangaroo | A humorous poem encouraging acceptance and adaptability. |
| | On Killing a Tree | Criticizes human cruelty towards nature. |
| | The Snake Trying | Emphasizes compassion towards all living beings. |
| | A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal | Reflects on death and the permanence of nature. |
B. Supplementary Reader – Moments
| Unit | Chapter | Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| I | The Lost Child | Highlights innocence and the true meaning of happiness and security. |
| II | The Adventures of Toto | A humorous account of mischief and human-animal interaction. |
| III | Iswaran the Storyteller | Shows the power of imagination and storytelling. |
| IV | In the Kingdom of Fools | A satire on foolish governance and blind obedience. |
| V | The Happy Prince | Emphasizes compassion, sacrifice, and social responsibility. |
| VI | Weathering the Storm in Ersama | Portrays courage and resilience during natural disasters. |
| VII | The Last Leaf | Highlights hope, friendship, and selfless sacrifice. |
| VIII | A House Is Not a Home | Explores emotional loss, friendship, and healing. |
| IX | The Accidental Tourist | A humorous narrative on travel misadventures. |
| X | The Beggar | Focuses on empathy, kindness, and transformation through compassion. |
✅ Key Highlights
- Fully aligned with NCERT textbooks and CBSE guidelines for 2025–26
- Balanced focus on reading, writing, grammar, and literature