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Karnataka State Board Class 9 Syllabus 2026-27

Complete KSBSE Class 9 Subject-wise Curriculum

5 Core Subjects • Kannada & English Medium • Updated for 2026-27
Detailed syllabus for Kannada, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science as per KSBSE guidelines.

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5 Subjects 2 Language Options 100 Marks Each Updated Syllabus
Kannada English Mathematics Science Social Science

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 9 Kannada syllabus focuses on developing advanced language skills through literature, grammar, and composition. Students learn to appreciate Kannada literature while building strong communication skills.

Unit Topics Marks
ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (Literature)
  • ಗದ್ಯ - ಆಯ್ದ ಗದ್ಯ ಭಾಗಗಳು - ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ, ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನ
  • ಪದ್ಯ - ಆಯ್ದ ಕವನಗಳು - ರಸಾನುಭೂತಿ, ಛಂದಸ್ಸು
  • ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ - ಕಥಾವಸ್ತು, ಪಾತ್ರಗಳು, ಸಂದೇಶ
  • ಲೇಖಕರ ಪರಿಚಯ - ಕುವೆಂಪು, ಕೆ.ವಿ. ಪುಟ್ಟಪ್ಪ, ದ.ರಾ. ಬೇಂದ್ರೆ
  • ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರಗಳು - ಕಥೆ, ಕವನ, ನಾಟಕ, ಪ್ರಬಂಧ
  • ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯಗಳು
  • ನವೋದಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ
 25
ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ (Grammar)
  • ಸಂಧಿ - ಸ್ವರಸಂಧಿ, ವ್ಯಂಜನಸಂಧಿ, ವಿಸರ್ಗಸಂಧಿ
  • ಸಮಾಸ - ತತ್ಪುರುಷ, ಬಹುವ್ರೀಹಿ, ದ್ವಂದ್ವ, ಕರ್ಮಧಾರಯ
  • ಕಾರಕಗಳು - ಪ್ರಥಮಾ, ದ್ವಿತೀಯಾ, ತೃತೀಯಾ, ಚತುರ್ಥೀ, ಪಂಚಮೀ
  • ಅಲಂಕಾರಗಳು - ಉಪಮಾ, ರೂಪಕ, ಅನುಪ್ರಾಸ, ಸ್ವಭಾವೋಕ್ತಿ
  • ಶಬ್ದರಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಕ್ಯರಚನೆ
  • ಲಿಂಗ, ವಚನ, ಪುರುಷ
  • ಕಾಲಗಳು - ಭೂತ, ವರ್ತಮಾನ, ಭವಿಷ್ಯತ್
  • ವಿರುದ್ಧಾರ್ಥಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ ಶಬ್ದಗಳು
 30
ರಚನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರಹ (Composition)
  • ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಲೇಖನ - ವರ್ಣನಾತ್ಮಕ, ವಿವರಣಾತ್ಮಕ, ವಾದಾತ್ಮಕ
  • ಪತ್ರ ಲೇಖನ - ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ, ಔಪಚಾರಿಕ, ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ
  • ಸಾರಾಂಶ ಲೇಖನ
  • ಕಥೆ ಲೇಖನ - ಸೃಜನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರಹ
  • ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ ಲೇಖನ
  • ಜಾಹಿರಾತು ಲೇಖನ
  • ವರದಿ ಲೇಖನ
 20
ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಪುಸ್ತಕ (Workbook)
  • ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು
  • ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಯೋಜನೆಗಳು
  • ಮನೆಕೆಲಸ ಮತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ
 5
Internal Assessment Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities, project work 20
Note: Students can choose between Kannada and English medium. The syllabus content is adapted accordingly for each medium. Internal assessment includes periodic tests and notebook submission.

English Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 9 English syllabus develops comprehensive language skills including reading, writing, grammar, and literature appreciation. Students build a strong foundation in English communication.

Unit Topics Marks
Reading Comprehension
  • Unseen passages with comprehension questions
  • Inference and analytical questions
  • Advanced vocabulary building
  • Word meanings and contextual usage
  • Passage-based question answering
  • Summary writing from passages
  • Critical thinking questions
 15
Prose
  • Selected prose pieces from prescribed textbook
  • Author introduction and literary contribution
  • Critical analysis and interpretation
  • Thematic and stylistic analysis
  • Character analysis and plot study
  • Moral and ethical lessons
  • Application to real-life situations
 20
Poetry
  • Selected poems from prescribed textbook
  • Poet introduction and literary contribution
  • Poetic devices and analysis
  • Meaning and interpretation
  • Rhyme scheme and meter study
  • Imagery and figurative language
  • Theme and message of poems
 15
Grammar
  • Tenses - Present, Past, Future (All forms)
  • Parts of Speech - Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb
  • Prepositions and Conjunctions
  • Active and Passive Voice
  • Direct and Indirect Speech
  • Articles and Determiners
  • Modals and their usage
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Sentence Transformation
  • Error Correction
 20
Writing Skills
  • Essay Writing - Descriptive, Narrative, Argumentative
  • Letter Writing - Formal, Informal, Business
  • Story Writing with given clues
  • Precis Writing and Summary
  • Paragraph Writing
  • Dialogue Writing
  • Report Writing
 10
Internal Assessment Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities, project work 20
Pro Tip: Read English newspapers and storybooks daily to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. Practice writing essays on current topics.

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 9 Mathematics syllabus covers comprehensive topics including algebra, geometry, coordinate geometry, and statistics. Students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Unit Topics Marks
Number Systems
  • Real Numbers - Euclid's Division Lemma
  • Rational and Irrational Numbers
  • Decimal Expansions
  • Surds and their Operations
  • Exponents and Powers
 10
Algebra
  • Polynomials - Types, Zeros, Factor Theorem
  • Linear Equations in Two Variables
  • Quadratic Equations - Solving Methods
  • Algebraic Expressions and Identities
  • Factorization and Expansion
 20
Coordinate Geometry
  • Cartesian System - Quadrants, Coordinates
  • Distance Formula
  • Section Formula - Internal and External
  • Area of Triangle using Coordinates
 12
Geometry
  • Triangles - Congruence and Similarity
  • Pythagoras Theorem and its Applications
  • Circles - Tangents, Secants, Properties
  • Constructions - Geometric Constructions
  • Quadrilaterals - Properties and Types
 20
Mensuration
  • Area of Plane Figures - Triangle, Quadrilateral, Circle
  • Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinders
  • Surface Area and Volume of Cones, Spheres, Hemispheres
  • Conversion of Units
  • Applications of Mensuration
 12
Statistics
  • Data Handling and Representation
  • Mean, Median, Mode - Grouped and Ungrouped Data
  • Graphical Representation - Bar Graph, Histogram, Ogive
  • Pie Chart and Line Graph
  • Data Interpretation
  • Probability - Basic Concepts
 6
Internal Assessment Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities 20
Note: Regular practice is essential for Mathematics. Solve problems from each unit daily and focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.

Science Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 9 Science covers comprehensive topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with emphasis on practical applications and scientific inquiry.

Unit Topics Marks
Chemistry
  • Matter in Our Surroundings - States, Properties
  • Is Matter Around Us Pure - Mixtures, Solutions
  • Atoms and Molecules - Atomic Theory, Molecular Mass
  • Structure of Atom - Subatomic Particles, Isotopes
  • Chemical Reactions and Equations
  • Acids, Bases and Salts - Properties, Uses
  • Metals and Non-Metals - Properties, Reactivity
 25
Physics
  • Motion - Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
  • Equations of Motion - Graphical and Numerical
  • Force and Laws of Motion - Newton's Laws, Inertia
  • Gravitation - Universal Law, Free Fall, Mass, Weight
  • Work, Energy and Power - Concepts, Formulas
  • Sound - Production, Propagation, Characteristics
  • Thrust and Pressure - Archimedes' Principle
 25
Biology
  • Tissues - Plant Tissues and Animal Tissues
  • Diversity in Living Organisms - Classification
  • Why Do We Fall Ill - Health, Disease, Causes
  • Natural Resources - Air, Water, Soil, Minerals
  • Improvement in Food Resources - Crop Production
  • The Fundamental Unit of Life - Cell Structure
 20
Environmental Science
  • Environmental Pollution - Causes, Effects, Prevention
  • Natural Resource Management - Conservation
  • Sustainable Development - Principles
  • Climate Change and Global Warming
 10
Internal Assessment Practical work, periodic tests, notebook submission, project work 20
Practical Work: Hands-on experiments for each unit to develop scientific inquiry and observation skills. Students must maintain a practical record book.

Social Science Syllabus 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 9 Social Science provides comprehensive understanding of Indian history, geography, political systems, and economic concepts with focus on Karnataka's heritage.

Unit Topics Marks
History
  • The French Revolution - Causes, Events, Outcomes
  • Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
  • Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
  • Forest Society and Colonialism
  • Pastoralists in the Modern World
  • History of Karnataka - Vijayanagara Empire, Mysore Kingdom
  • Karnataka's Role in Indian National Movement
 20
Geography
  • India - Size and Location
  • Physical Features of India - Mountains, Plains, Plateaus
  • Drainage - River Systems of India
  • Climate - Factors, Seasons, Monsoon
  • Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Types, Conservation
  • Geography of Karnataka - Rivers, Climate, Agriculture
  • Map Work - India and Karnataka
 20
Political Science
  • What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
  • Constitutional Design - Making of Indian Constitution
  • Electoral Politics - Elections, Political Parties
  • Working of Institutions - Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
  • Democratic Rights - Fundamental Rights, Duties
  • State Government of Karnataka
 20
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 - Agriculture, Industry, Services
 20
Internal Assessment Periodic tests, notebook submission, project work, map work 20
Map Work: Students are required to practice map work for Geography and History. Map-based questions carry 4-5 marks in the exam. Focus on Karnataka's geographical features and historical locations.

Syllabus Download & Resources

Official Syllabus PDF

Download the complete Karnataka State Board Class 9 syllabus PDF from the official KSBSE website.

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Recommended Textbooks

  • KSBSE Prescribed Textbooks for Class 9
  • Karnataka State Board Textbooks
  • Subject-wise Reference Books
  • Practice Workbooks and Sample Papers

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