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ICSE Releases Class 9 Syllabus for 2024-25 Academic Year

April 03, 2024
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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the syllabus for the Class 9 examinations for the academic year 2024-25. Students, parents, and teachers can now access the detailed subject-wise breakdown of topics to be covered throughout the year. This will help them plan their studies and ensure they are well-prepared for the exams. There are 33 subjects offered to ICSE 9th students, but they are allowed to study only 6–8.


ICSE Class 9 Syllabus 2024-25: New Updates & Curriculum Details


Find a comprehensive list of subjects offered for the ICSE Class 9 examination below, along with the differentiation between external and internal marks. Additionally, CISCE specifies certain subject combinations that are not permissible for the ICSE 9th examination.


ICSE Class 9 Subjects of Examination

According to the records and guidelines of the CISCE, ICSE Class 9 offers a comprehensive range of 33 subjects. These subjects are categorised into Group I, Group II, and Group III. Refer to the table below for further information.


GROUP I: (Compulsory)

Percentage Marks External

Internal Examination Assessment

English

80%

20%

A Second Language (one/two)

80%

20%

History, Civics and Geography

80%

20%

OR

History, Civics and Geography (Thailand)*

80%

20%



Note: Candidates with Thai nationality may be the most likely to give History, Civics, and Geography (Thailand).


GROUP II: (Any two/three of the following subjects)

Percentage Marks External

Internal Examination Assessment

Mathematics

80%

20%

Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

80%

20%

Economics

80%

20%

Commercial Studies

80%

20%

A Modern Foreign Language

80%

20%

A Classical Language

80%

20%

Environmental Science

80%

20%



GROUP III:(Any one/two of the following subjects)**

Percentage Marks External

Internal Examination Assessment

Section A

Computer Applications

50%

50%

Economic Applications

50%

50%

Commercial Applications

50%

50%

Art

50%

50%

Performing Arts

50%

50%

Home Science

50%

50%

Cookery

50%

50%

Fashion Designing

50%

50%

Physical Education

50%

50%

Yoga

50%

50%

Technical Drawing Applications

50%

50%

Environmental Applications

50%

50%

A Modern Foreign Language

50%

50%

Mass Media & Communication

50%

50%

Hospitality Management

50%

50%

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

50%

50%

Section B

Assistant Beauty Therapist

50%

50%

Assistant Hair Stylist

50%

50%

Basic Data Entry Operator

50%

50%

Dietetic Aide

50%

50%

Cashier

50%

50%

Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator

50%

50%

Auto Service Technician

50%

50%



Selection of Subjects in Group III:

Candidates have the option to choose either one subject from Section A or Section B, or alternatively, to choose one subject from each section.


Note: Please be aware that it is typical for candidates to opt for both Science and Mathematics from Group II. If candidates opt for any other combination of subjects, the Heads of Schools are required to inform them of the potential implications. However, it's important to note that all combinations of subjects will be accepted for admission to the I.S.C. XII course.


Combinations That are Not Allowed in the ICSE Class 9 Examination

The following subject combinations are prohibited for the ICSE Class 9 examination in 2025:


Subject

Cannot be Paired with

Sanskrit as a Second Language (Group I)

Sanskrit as a Classical Language (Group II)

Economics (Group II)

Economic Applications (Group III)

Commercial Studies (Group II) 

Commercial Applications (Group III)

Environmental Science (Group II) 

Environmental Applications (Group III)

History, Civics, and Geography

History, Civics, and Geography (Thailand)



Regarding Modern Foreign Languages:

  • If candidates choose a Modern Foreign Language as a Second Language in Group I, they cannot select the same language in Group II or Group III.

  • If candidates select a Modern Foreign Language in Group II, they cannot choose the same language as a subject in Group I or Group III.

  • If candidates opt for a Modern Foreign Language in Group III, they cannot choose the same language as a subject in Group I or Group II.


Students and educators alike have the option to access the most recent syllabus via the official website, cisce.org. It falls upon the school administration and teachers to ensure the dissemination of the syllabus among students, facilitating a seamless academic year ahead.