ICSE Class 9 History And Civics Syllabus 2026-27
ICSE Class 9 History and Civics Syllabus outlines the chapters, topics, and exam structure for the academic session 2026-27. Students preparing for the ICSE 2028 Board Examination should follow this syllabus for correct and complete preparation.
CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) publishes the official syllabus on www.cisce.org under the “Regulations and Syllabuses” section. Students and teachers should refer to this source to stay updated.
The syllabus includes chapter-wise topics and assessment guidelines. It helps students plan study time, focus on key areas, and improve exam performance. The History section covers major events, while Civics explains rights and government structure.
Students can download the ICSE Class 9 History and Civics Syllabus 2026-27 PDF below to begin structured preparation.
ICSE History And Civics Class 9 Latest Syllabus 2026-27
There will be one paper of two hours duration carrying 80 marks and an Internal Assessment of 20 marks.
Section A: Civics
An elementary study is required of this section without verbatim study of the Constitutional Articles in detail.
1. Our Constitution
Definition of Constitution - date of adoption, date of enforcement and its significance. Features: Single Citizenship, Universal Adult Franchise, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy (meaning), Difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Meaning of a Welfare State.
2. Elections
Meaning; Composition and functions of Election Commission of India; Direct and Indirect election; General election; Mid-term election and By-election.
3. The State Legislatures
The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. Meaning of Unicameral and Bicameral Legislatures, term, composition, qualification for membership, powers and functions.
Section B: History
1. The Harappan Civilisation
Sources: Great Bath, Citadel, seals, bearded man, dancing girl, dockyard, granaries, script.
Urban planning, trade, art & craft, and its decline.
2. The Vedic Period
Sources: Names of the four Vedas and importance of epics.
Early Vedic Period- Social Organisation- Family, Position of the king; Rig Vedic Assemblies- Sabha, Samiti, Vidhatha.
Brief comparative study of the position of women in Early and Later Vedic society.
A brief comparison between the economy of Early and Later Vedic Period.
The four class divisions, the four Ashramas and the education system.
3. Jainism and Buddhism
Sources: Angas, Tripitikas and Jatakas (brief mention).
Causes for their rise in the 6th century B.C.
Doctrines- Jainism-Tri-ratnas, Karma, Equality, Moksha
Buddhism- The Four Noble truths, The Eight-fold path, Nirvana.
4. The Mauryan Empire
Sources: Arthashastra, Indika, Ashokan Edicts, Sanchi Stupa.
Names of the kings in chronological order and administration; Ashoka’s Dhamma - Principles and Impact
5. The Sangam Age
Sources: Tirukkural and Megaliths.
Society – Position of women
Economy - Agriculture and Trade
6. The Age of the Guptas
Sources: Account of Fa-hien; Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
Names of the kings in chronological order; administration; Contribution to the fields of Education (Nalanda University), Science (Aryabhatta), Sushrutha (medicine) and Culture
(works of Kalidasa, Deogarh temple).
7. Medieval India
(a) The Cholas
Sources: Inscriptions; Brihadishwara Temple.
Names of the kings in chronological order and administration; Chola art.
(b) The Delhi Sultanate Sources: Inscriptions; Qutab Minar. Names of the dynasties in chronological order Alauddin Khilji – Market Regulations, Deccan Expedition, Measures against nobility, Military reforms, Revenue reforms Muhammad Bin Tughlaq-Transfer of capital, Token Currency, Taxation in Doab, Plan of conquests.
(c) The Mughal Empire Sources: Ain-i-Akbari, Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid and Red Fort.
Names of the kings in chronological order.
Babur- The three battles waged to consolidate his empire.
Akbar-Rajput Policy, Steps towards integration, social and educational reforms, mansabdari system.
(d) Composite Culture Factors responsible for composite culture, principles of the Bhakti and Sufi movement impact of composite culture, impact of the Bhakti Movement, the Sufi Movement and Christian missionaries.
8. The Modern Age in Europe
(a) Renaissance
Definition, causes (capture of Constantinople, decline of Feudalism, new trade routes, spirit of enquiry and invention of the printing press) and impact on art, literature and science (Leonardo Da Vinci, William Shakespeare and Copernicus). Consequences of Renaissance.
(b) Reformation
Meaning, Causes of reformation (dissatisfaction with the practices of the Catholic Church and new learning); Martin Luther’s contribution, Counter Reformation.
(c) Industrial Revolution
Definition of the term. Causes of Industrial Revolution, meaning of capitalism and causes for the rise of capitalism, meaning of socialism and causes for the rise of socialism.
Internal Assessment
Any one project/assignment related to the syllabus.
Suggested Assignments
- ‘The Indian constitution protects the rights of children, women, minorities and weaker sections.’ Elaborate on the basis of a case study.
- ‘Fundamental Duties complement Fundamental Rights.’ Illustrate with the help of a Power Point Presentation.
- Highlight the civic issues of your locality and what suggestions would you offer to address them.
- Visit a museum or local site of historical importance and discuss its significance.
- Discuss the art and architectural features of any of these monuments: Buddhist Caves, Ajanta; Iron Pillar, Mehrauli; Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur; Mattancherry Synagogue, Cochin; Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati; St. Thomas Basilica, Chennai; Tower of Silence, Mumbai.
- Make a pictorial presentation of inventions and innovations as a result of the Industrial
Revolution. - Make a comparative study of the Harappan and the Mesopotamian Civilisations.
