Academic Session 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 9 Chapter Weightage 2026-27

Complete Mark Distribution for KSBSE Class 9 All Subjects

5 Subjects • Chapter-wise Marks • 80 Theory + 20 Internal • Plan Your Preparation

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Chapter-wise Weightage 2026-27

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (Literature)	ಗದ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪದ್ಯ ಸಂಕಲನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ ಲೇಖಕರ ಪರಿಚಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರಗಳು	25	31.25%
ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ (Grammar)	ಸಂಧಿ - ಸ್ವರಸಂಧಿ, ವ್ಯಂಜನಸಂಧಿ ಸಮಾಸ - ತತ್ಪುರುಷ, ಬಹುವ್ರೀಹಿ ಕಾರಕಗಳು - ಪ್ರಥಮಾ, ದ್ವಿತೀಯಾ ಅಲಂಕಾರಗಳು - ಉಪಮಾ, ರೂಪಕ ಶಬ್ದರಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಕ್ಯರಚನೆ ಕಾಲಗಳು - ಭೂತ, ವರ್ತಮಾನ, ಭವಿಷ್ಯತ್	30	37.5%
ರಚನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರಹ (Composition)	ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಲೇಖನ - ವರ್ಣನಾತ್ಮಕ ಪತ್ರ ಲೇಖನ - ಔಪಚಾರಿಕ ಸಾರಾಂಶ ಲೇಖನ ಕಥೆ ಲೇಖನ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ ಲೇಖನ	20	25%
ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಪುಸ್ತಕ (Workbook)	ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಯೋಜನೆಗಳು ಮನೆಕೆಲಸ ಮತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ	5	6.25%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

English - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
Reading Comprehension	Unseen passages with comprehension questions Inference and analytical questions Summary writing from passages	15	18.75%
Prose	Selected prose pieces from prescribed textbook Character analysis and plot study Thematic and stylistic analysis	20	25%
Poetry	Selected poems from prescribed textbook Poetic devices and analysis Rhyme scheme and meter study	15	18.75%
Grammar	Tenses - Present, Past, Future Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech Error Correction	20	25%
Writing Skills	Essay Writing - Descriptive, Narrative Letter Writing - Formal, Informal Story Writing with given clues	10	12.5%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Mathematics - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
Number Systems	Real Numbers - Euclid's Division Lemma Rational and Irrational Numbers Decimal Expansions Exponents and Powers	10	12.5%
Algebra	Polynomials - Types, Zeros, Factor Theorem Linear Equations in Two Variables Quadratic Equations - Solving Methods Algebraic Expressions and Identities	20	25%
Coordinate Geometry	Cartesian System - Quadrants, Coordinates Distance Formula Section Formula - Internal and External	12	15%
Geometry	Triangles - Congruence and Similarity Pythagoras Theorem and its Applications Circles - Tangents, Secants, Properties Quadrilaterals - Properties and Types	20	25%
Mensuration	Area of Plane Figures - Triangle, Quadrilateral, Circle Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinders Surface Area and Volume of Cones, Spheres, Hemispheres	12	15%
Statistics	Mean, Median, Mode - Grouped and Ungrouped Data Graphical Representation - Bar Graph, Histogram Probability - Basic Concepts	6	7.5%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Science - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
Chemistry	Matter in Our Surroundings - States, Properties Is Matter Around Us Pure - Mixtures, Solutions Atoms and Molecules - Atomic Theory Structure of Atom - Subatomic Particles Chemical Reactions and Equations Acids, Bases and Salts	25	31.25%
Physics	Motion - Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity Equations of Motion - Graphical and Numerical Force and Laws of Motion - Newton's Laws Gravitation - Universal Law, Free Fall Work, Energy and Power - Concepts, Formulas Sound - Production, Propagation, Characteristics	25	31.25%
Biology	Tissues - Plant Tissues and Animal Tissues Diversity in Living Organisms - Classification Why Do We Fall Ill - Health, Disease The Fundamental Unit of Life - Cell Structure Natural Resources - Air, Water, Soil	20	25%
Environmental Science	Environmental Pollution - Causes, Prevention Natural Resource Management - Conservation Sustainable Development - Principles	10	12.5%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Social Science - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
History	The French Revolution - Causes, Events, Outcomes Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Nazism and the Rise of Hitler History of Karnataka - Vijayanagara Empire Karnataka's Role in Indian National Movement	20	25%
Geography	India - Size and Location Physical Features of India Drainage - River Systems of India Climate - Factors, Seasons, Monsoon Geography of Karnataka - Rivers, Climate Map Work - India and Karnataka	20	25%
Political Science	What is Democracy? Why Democracy? Constitutional Design - Making of Indian Constitution Electoral Politics - Elections, Political Parties Working of Institutions - Legislature, Executive, Judiciary State Government of Karnataka	20	25%
Economics	The Story of Village Palampur - Economic Activities People as Resource - Human Capital Poverty as a Challenge - Causes, Measures Food Security in India - Public Distribution System Economy of Karnataka	20	25%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Smart Preparation Tips Based on Weightage

Focus on High-Weightage Topics

Prioritize units with higher marks like Grammar in Kannada (30), Algebra and Geometry in Mathematics (20 each), and Chemistry in Science (25).

Balance Subjects Effectively

Allocate study time proportionally to the weightage of each subject.

Internal Assessment Matters

Don't ignore the 20 internal marks. Submit notebooks on time and participate in enrichment activities.

Practice Previous Papers

Solve previous year papers to understand the pattern and mark distribution better.