The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has shared the exam pattern and marking scheme for Class 9 students in 2025. This structure helps students understand how marks are distributed across different sections, making it easier to prepare for exams.
In this guide, students can find a detailed look at the question paper format, marking scheme, and key topics to focus on for better results in the final exams. We have also included subject-wise exam patterns and marking schemes, which can be downloaded using the provided links.
The question paper is divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
You need to answer all the questions. Internal choices are provided in:
A Class 9 blueprint is like a roadmap for students to prepare effectively for their exams. It provides a clear structure of the question paper, helping students understand how marks are distributed and which topics are important. Here’s why it is important:
The blueprint helps students focus on topics that carry more weightage, ensuring they prioritize their study time wisely.
It shows the type of questions (MCQs, short answers, long answers) that will appear in the exam, allowing students to practice accordingly.
Knowing the marks allotted to each question helps students allocate their time during the exam, ensuring they can complete the paper on time.
When students know what to expect in the exam, they feel more confident and less anxious.
With a clear idea of important sections, students can plan their revision in a structured way and avoid wasting time on less relevant topics.
The blueprint reduces the chances of unexpected surprises in the exam by giving a clear outline of what’s covered.
Check out the CBSE Class 9 Marking Scheme and Exam Pattern Subject-Wise below:-
Board Test (Paper pen Test) = 80 Marks
Internal Assessment = 20 Marks
Total Marks (80 + 20) = 100 Marks
Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks (M) |
| 1. | Number System | 10 |
| 2. | Algebra | 20 |
| 3. | Coordinate – Geometry | 04 |
| 4. | Geometry | 27 |
| 5. | Mensuration | 13 |
| 6. | Statics and Probability | 6 |
Total (Board Test) | 80 | |
Internal Assessment | 20 |
Board Test (Paper pen Test) = 80 Marks
Internal Assessment = 20 Marks
Total Marks = (80 + 20) = 100 Marks
Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks (M) |
| 1. | Matter – Its Nature and Behavior | 25 |
| 2. | Organization in the Living World | 22 |
| 3. | Motion, Force, and Work | 27 |
| 4. | Food; Food Production | 6 |
Total | 80 | |
Internal Assessment | 20 |
Board Test (Paper pen Test) = 80 Marks
Internal Assessment = 20 Marks
Total Marks (80 + 20) = 100 Marks
Section | Section Name | Marks (M) |
| A | Reading Skills | 20 |
| B | Writing Skills with Grammar | 20 |
| C | Language through Literature | 40 |
Total (Board Test) | 80 | |
Internal Assessment | 20 |
Board Test (Paper pen Test) = 80 Marks
Internal Assessment = 20 Marks
Total Marks (80 + 20) = 100 Marks
| Subject | Section | Marks (Board Exam) |
|---|---|---|
Hindi-A (Part A) | Reading | 10 |
| Grammar | 16 | |
| Literature Textbook (क्षितिज भाग-1) | 14 | |
Hindi-A (Part B) | ||
| Writing Skills | 20 | |
| Literature Textbook and Extended Reading Text (क्षितिज भाग -1 व कृतिका भाग-1) | 20 | |
Hindi-B (Part A) | Reading | 10 |
| Writing Skills with Grammar | 16 | |
| Literature Textbook (स्पर्श, भाग-1) | 14 | |
Hindi-B (Part B) | ||
| Writing Skills | 22 | |
| Literature Textbook and Extended Reading Text (स्पर्श भाग-1 व संचयन भाग – 1) | 18 |
Board Test (Paper pen Test) = 80 Marks
Internal Assessment = 20 Marks
Total Marks (80 + 20) = 100 Marks
Subject | Subject Name | Periods (P) | Marks (M) |
| 1. | History – India and the Contemporary World – 1 | 60 | 20 |
| 2. | Geography – Contemporary India – 1 | 55 | 20 |
| 3. | Political Science – Democratic Politics – 1 | 50 | 20 |
| 4. | Economics | 50 | 20 |
Total | 215 | 80 | |
Internal Assessment | 20 |
No, Class 9 does not have board exams in 2025. Instead, students take school-level exams based on the CBSE guidelines and syllabus.
The Class 9 CBSE blueprint provides a detailed structure of the question paper, showing the types of questions (MCQs, short answers, long answers), marks distribution, and topic weightage. Schools usually follow CBSE guidelines to prepare their question papers.
To score 95% in Class 9:
CBSE does not release specific blueprints for Class 9, but it provides guidelines for exam patterns, question types, and marking schemes. Schools design their papers based on these guidelines.
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The passing marks for Class 9 are 33% in each subject. Students need to pass in both theory and practical/internal assessment components where applicable.