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Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2025-26- Updated

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Chapter-Wise Overview of CBSE Class 9 English Language & Literature Syllabus

Are you preparing for Class 9 English? Vedantu brings you the Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2025-26, designed to make learning simple and organized. This syllabus covers all chapters in an easy-to-understand format, helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Following the Class 9 English syllabus will help students improve their English skills for higher studies and everyday communication.

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With Vedantu’s CBSE Class 9 English Language & Literature syllabus, students can get a clear idea of the topics for prose, poetry, and writing tasks. Understanding the syllabus helps in smart revision and focused exam preparation.


New Updations in Class 9 English Syllabus 2025-26

  • The following chapters are removed from the English textbook Beehive

    • Packing

    • The Duck and the Kangaroo

    • The Bond of Love

    • The Snake Trying

  • The following chapters are removed from the English textbook Moments

    • The Accidental Tourist (A Short Story)

    • Weathering the Storm in Ersama

English Language and Literature Class 9 Syllabus 2025-26 Course Structure

Section-wise Weightage

Section

Title

Weightage

Periods

A

Reading Skills

20

40

B

Writing Skills with Grammar

20

40

C

Language through Literature

40

50

TOTAL

80




Overview of Class 9 English Language And Literature Syllabus 2025-26

Section A Reading Skills

Section A Reading Skills

Marks

I. Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage 

  • Discursive passage of 400-450 words. 

  • Case-based factual passage (with visual input- statistical data/chart etc.) of 200-250 words.  


Total length of two passages to be 600-700 words) Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions/Very Short Answer Questions will be asked to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation and vocabulary. 

20 Marks

10 Marks


10 Marks



Section B Writing Skills and Grammar

Grammar

Topics

Types of Questions

Marks

Determiners

Gap filling

10

Tenses

Modals

Editing or Omission

Subject-verb concord

Reported speech

  • Commands and requests

  • Statements

  • Questions

Transformation exercises

Ten out of 12 questions will have to be attempted.



Writing Skills

Marks

Writing a Descriptive Paragraph (word limit 100-120 words), describing a person/event/situation, based on visual or verbal cue/s. One out of two questions to be answered. 

5 marks

Writing a Story (on a given cue/title)/Diary Entry, in 100-120 words. One out of two questions is to be answered. 

5 marks

Total

10 Marks



Section C: Language through Literature

Section C: Language through Literature

Marks

Reference to the Context 

  • One extract out of two, from Drama / Prose. 

  • One extract out of two, from poetry. 


Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked to assess interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation, appreciation and vocabulary.

(5+5 = 10 Marks)

Four out of Five Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words from the book BEEHIVE to assess interpretation, analysis, inference and evaluation. 

4x3=12 Marks

Two out of Three Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words from the book MOMENTS to assess interpretation, analysis, inference and evaluation. 

3x2=6 Marks 

One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from BEEHIVE are to be answered in about 100- 120 words to assess creativity, imagination and extrapolation beyond the text and across the text. This can also be a passage-based question taken from a situation/plot from the text. 

6 Marks

One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from MOMENTS, on theme or plot involving interpretation, extrapolation beyond the text and inference or character sketch to be answered in about 100-120 words.

6 Marks



English Language And Literature (Code No. 184) Class IX Question Paper Design 2025-26

Sections

Competencies

Marks 

Reading Comprehension

Conceptual understanding, decoding, analysing, inferring, interpreting, and vocabulary

20 

Writing Skills and Grammar

Creative expression of an opinion, reasoning, justifying, illustrating, appropriacy of style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency.

Applying conventions, using integrated structures with accuracy and fluency

20

Language through Literature 

Recalling, reasoning, appreciating, applying literary conventions illustrating and justifying, etc. Extract relevant information, identify the central theme and sub-theme, understand the writers’ message, and write fluently.

40

Total 

80



Class 9 English Deleted Syllabus 2025-26

  • The following chapters are removed from the English textbook Beehive

    • Packing

    • The Duck and the Kangaroo

    • The Bond of Love

    • The Snake Trying

  • The following chapters are removed from the English textbook Moments

    • The Accidental Tourist (A Short Story)

    • Weathering the Storm in Ersama


Prescribed Books:

  • Class 9 English Syllabus Chapters (Beehive)

  • Class 9 English Syllabus Chapters (Moments)


Class 9 English Syllabus Chapters (Beehive)



Class 9 English Syllabus Chapters (Moments)



The Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2025-26 by Vedantu provides a clear and structured guide to all chapters, including prose, poetry, grammar, and writing skills. By following this updated syllabus, students can plan their study, improve their language skills, and prepare confidently for exams. Vedantu ensures that learning is simple, organized, and accessible to students, making it easier to score well in English language and literature.


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FAQs on Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2025-26- Updated

1. Where can I download the Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2025-26 PDF?

You can download the CBSE Class 9 English Language & Literature syllabus PDF from Vedantu’s official website for free, making it accessible for offline revision.

2. What chapters are included in Class 9 English Language & Literature?

The updated Class 9 English syllabus covers prose, poetry, writing skills, grammar, and literature appreciation. It also covers short stories, essays, poems, and practical writing exercises.

3. How can students prepare for exams using the syllabus?

Students should go through the Class 9 English Language and Literature syllabus 2025-26 to revise chapters, practice writing tasks, and solve previous year question papers that align with CBSE standards.

4. Why is it important to follow the CBSE Class 9 English Language & Literature syllabus?

Following the syllabus ensures that students cover all required topics, focus on important chapters, and perform better in exams while at the same time building strong language skills.

5. Can Vedantu help me understand difficult chapters in Class 9 English?

Yes, Vedantu provides interactive online classes, study materials, and guidance aligned with the Class 9 English syllabus 2025-26 to make learning simple.