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By rohit.pandey1
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Updated on 13 May 2025, 17:25 IST
Class 9 study time table planning is the first step toward building strong academic habits and preparing for future success—not just in school, but also in competitive exams like JEE and NEET. This year is a crucial foundation for Class 10 boards and for students who dream of cracking top exams in science, engineering, or medical fields.
Class 9 is one of the most important years in a student’s academic journey. It lays the foundation not only for your Class 10 board exams but also for early preparation for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. Subjects like Maths, Science, and Social Science become more detailed, and without a solid routine, it’s easy to feel lost or overwhelmed.
Here’s why creating a Class 9 study time table is essential:
Before you start building your Class 9 study time table, it's important to follow a few simple rules that will make your plan more effective and easier to follow—especially if you're balancing schoolwork, tuition, and foundation preparation for JEE or NEET.
Here are the 5 golden rules:
Spend more time on subjects you find challenging—like Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry—and slightly less on topics you’re already confident with. This ensures your weak areas improve without neglecting your strengths.
Follow the 80/20 rule: put 80% of your study energy into the 20% of chapters or topics that carry the most marks or are toughest to understand. This is especially useful for exams and early JEE foundation course prep.
Studying without rest reduces focus. After every 90 minutes of study, take a 10–15 minute break. Use this time to stretch, drink water, or relax—no screens!
You need at least 7–8 hours of good-quality sleep to keep your brain sharp. A well-rested student retains information better and performs well in both school and competitive exam prep.
Set aside 20–30 minutes daily to revise what you studied the previous day. This helps with retention and strengthens your foundation for advanced topics you’ll encounter in Class 10 and beyond.
Even the best time table won’t work if you skip these core study habits. Follow these 5 rules, and your routine will be easier to stick to—and more effective in the long run.
Here's a simple 9-hour study time table you can follow:
Morning Routine:
Mid-day:
Afternoon and Evening:
Helpful tip: You can use Google Calendar or a printed planner to keep track of this routine.
Weekdays (School days):
Weekends are different from school days:
Each subject needs a different approach:
Mathematics:
Science:
English:
Social Studies:
Sticking to your time table can be hard. Try these tips:
Watch out for these common mistakes:
On school days, 3-5 hours (including homework) is enough. On weekends, 6-9 hours spread throughout the day works well.
It's better to study 2-3 subjects daily. This keeps your learning fresh and helps you make connections between subjects.
That’s completely normal! Don’t stress about it. Just try again the next day. Your timetable is meant to guide you, not cause stress, so feel free to adjust it as needed.
To minimize social media distractions, keep your phone in another room while studying, or use apps that block distracting websites and social media during study time. This will help you stay focused and make the most of your study sessions.
Study difficult subjects when you feel most alert. For most students, this tends to be early morning or early evening when the mind is fresh and ready to absorb complex concepts.