Academic Session 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 9 Syllabus 2026-27

Complete MSBSHSE Class 9 Subject-wise Curriculum

5 Core Subjects • Marathi & English Medium • Updated for 2026-27
Detailed syllabus for Marathi, English, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Science.

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Marathi (मराठी) Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 9 Marathi syllabus focuses on advanced language skills, literature, and grammar with emphasis on analytical reading and writing for SSC preparation.

Unit	Topics	Marks
गद्य (Prose)	निवडक गद्य संकलन - आधुनिक आणि शास्त्रीय लेखकांची ओळख आणि साहित्यिक योगदान गद्याचा सखोल अभ्यास आणि विश्लेषण साहित्यिक प्रयोग आणि भाषिक वैशिष्ट्ये गद्यातील संदर्भ आणि आशयग्रहण लेखकाची शैली आणि विचारसरणी प्रश्नोत्तरांसाठी गद्याचा अभ्यास गद्यातील मूल्यमापन आणि चिकित्सा	20
पद्य (Poetry)	निवडक कविता संकलन - आधुनिक आणि प्राचीन कवींची ओळख आणि साहित्यिक योगदान कवितेतील अलंकारिक सौंदर्य कवितेचा अर्थ आणि आशयग्रहण कवितेतील भावना आणि कल्पना छंद आणि यमकाचा अभ्यास कवितेतील प्रतीकात्मकता कवितेचे सामाजिक आणि ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ	20
व्याकरण (Grammar)	संधी - स्वरसंधी, व्यंजनसंधी, विसर्गसंधी समास - तत्पुरुष, बहुव्रीही, द्वंद्व, कर्मधारय कारक - संप्रदान, अपादान, अधिकरण, करण अलंकार - अनुप्रास, उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा शब्दरचना आणि वाक्यरचना विरुद्धार्थी, समानार्थी, अनेकार्थी शब्द वाक्य प्रकार आणि रचना भाषेतील लिंग, वचन, पुरुष काळाचा वापर आणि सराव वाक्यशुद्धी आणि अशुद्धी	25
रचना (Composition)	निबंध लेखन - वर्णनात्मक, विचारप्रधान, वादात्मक पत्रलेखन - वैयक्तिक, औपचारिक, व्यावसायिक सारांश लेखन आणि टीपा तयार करणे कथा लेखन आणि सृजनात्मक लेखन संवादलेखन जाहिरात लेखन वृत्तलेखनाची ओळख अहवाल लेखन	15
अभ्यासिका (Workbook)	सराव प्रश्नसंच उपक्रम आणि प्रकल्प गृहपाठ आणि नियतकालिक मूल्यमापन प्रयोगात्मक भाषासराव	20

Note: Students can choose between Marathi and English medium. The syllabus content is adapted accordingly for each medium.

English Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 9 English syllabus develops advanced reading, writing, and analytical skills with focus on literature, grammar, and composition for SSC preparation.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Reading Comprehension	Unseen passages with advanced questions Comprehension, inference, and analysis Advanced vocabulary and word meanings Critical thinking questions Passage-based question answering Summary writing from passages Contextual understanding	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 Comparative analysis of texts	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 Comparative analysis of poems	15
Grammar	Tenses - Perfect and Continuous forms Parts of Speech - Advanced usage Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections Active and Passive Voice - Advanced Direct and Indirect Speech - Advanced Conditional Sentences Modals and their usage Subject-Verb Agreement Sentence Transformation Error Correction and Editing	20
Writing Skills	Essay Writing - Argumentative, Descriptive Letter Writing - Formal, Informal, Business Story Writing and Creative Writing Report Writing Précis Writing Paragraph Writing Dialogue Writing	10
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities, project work	20

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 9 Mathematics introduces advanced concepts in algebra, geometry, and statistics, building foundation for Class 10 SSC board exams.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Number Systems	Real Numbers and their Properties Rational and Irrational Numbers Number Line Representation Exponents and Powers (Laws) Surds and their Operations Logarithms - Introduction	12
Algebra	Polynomials and Factorisation Linear Equations in Two Variables Quadratic Equations Algebraic Identities Coordinate Geometry Arithmetic Progressions	20
Geometry	Triangles - Properties and Congruence Quadrilaterals and Parallelograms Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles Circles and Their Properties Constructions Similarity of Triangles	18
Mensuration	Surface Areas and Volumes Areas of Plane Figures Heron's Formula 3D Shapes - Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Sphere Applications of Mensuration	15
Statistics & Probability	Data Handling and Representation Frequency Distribution Mean, Median, Mode Probability - Basic Concepts Measures of Dispersion	10
Trigonometry	Introduction to Trigonometry Trigonometric Ratios Some Applications of Trigonometry	5
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities	20

General Science Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 9 General Science covers advanced concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with emphasis on practical applications and scientific reasoning for SSC preparation.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Biology	Cell Division - Mitosis and Meiosis Tissues - Plant and Animal Tissues Diversity in Living Organisms Why Do We Fall Ill - Health and Disease Natural Resources and Conservation Heredity and Variation Microbiology - Introduction	22
Chemistry	Matter in Our Surroundings Is Matter Around Us Pure Atoms and Molecules Structure of the Atom Chemical Reactions and Equations Acids, Bases and Salts Periodic Classification of Elements	20
Physics	Motion - Kinematics and Dynamics Force and Laws of Motion Gravitation and Universal Law Work, Energy, and Power Sound - Wave Characteristics Light - Reflection and Refraction Electricity - Basic Concepts	22
Environmental Science	Environmental Pollution Conservation of Natural Resources Climate Change and Global Warming Sustainable Development Ecosystem and Biodiversity Waste Management	16
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.

Social Science Syllabus 2026-27

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

Unit	Topics	Marks
History	The French Revolution Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Nazism and the Rise of Hitler Forest Society and Colonialism Pastoralists in the Modern World History of Maharashtra - Maratha Empire Social and Religious Reforms in Maharashtra	22
Geography	India - Size and Location Physical Features of India Drainage Systems of India Climate of India Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Population of India Geography of Maharashtra	18
Political Science	What is Democracy? Why Democracy? Constitutional Design Electoral Politics Working of Institutions Democratic Rights Local Government in Maharashtra	20
Economics	The Story of Village Palampur People as Resource Poverty as a Challenge Food Security in India Economy of Maharashtra	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.

Syllabus Download & Resources

Official Syllabus PDF

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Recommended Textbooks

• MSBSHSE Prescribed Textbooks for Class 9
• Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production Books
• Subject-wise Reference Books
• Practice Workbooks and Sample Papers
• NCERT Supplementary Materials