CBSE Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026-27
CBSE Class 9 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026-27 provides the complete course structure for the current academic session. CBSE released the latest syllabus on April 2, 2026 for Class 9 students.
The syllabus includes Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Grammar, and Literature based on the latest CBSE guidelines. It explains the exam pattern, marking scheme, internal assessment, and question paper format to help students understand how the exam works.
The literature section covers NCERT textbooks Beehive and Moments with chapter-wise syllabus and topics. Students can check all chapters, sections, and weightage in one place.
This syllabus helps students plan study and revise topics with clear direction. It gives a complete view of what to study and how to score better marks in the final exam.
Students can download the latest CBSE Class 9 English Syllabus 2026-27 PDF and start preparation with the updated course structure.
CBSE Class 9 English Latest Syllabus (2026-27) R1
| Sections | Weightage | |
| A | Reading Skills | 20 Marks |
| B | Writing Skills and Grammar | 30 Marks |
| C | Language through Literature | 30 Marks |
| D | Internal Assessment | 20 Marks |
CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2026-27: Section-Wise Summary
Section A
Reading Skills
I. Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage
20 Marks
1. Discursive passage of 400-450 words.
(10 marks)
2. Case-based factual passage (with visual input- statistical data/chart etc.) of 200-250 words.
(10 marks)
(Total length of two passages to be 600-700 words)
Question types to be included: Selected and constructed responses (MCQ’s, Objective
type, VSAQs, SAQs)
Section B
Writing Skills and Grammar 30 Marks (10+20)
II Grammar
(10 marks) (04+03+03)
- Sequence of Tenses in different contexts of communication
- Modal Auxiliaries and their functions in expressing ability, obligation, permission, possibility and advice
- Reported Speech in extended texts including
- statements
- questions
- commands and requests
- Conditional Clause – Type 1
- Subject–Verb Concord
- Determiners
- Clauses – Noun Clause, Relative Clause
3. Editing/Omitting (Selected responses – MCQs) – 04 Marks
4. Sentence Rearrangement – 03 Marks
5. Sentence Transformation – 03 Marks
III. Writing Skills – 20 Marks (03+05+05+07)
6. Writing a Notice, Informal Invitation (Word Limit – Up to 50 words) – 3 Marks
7. Writing a Letter to Editor, Formal E-mail on a given issue for presenting views and
suggestions –(Word Limit – 120-150 words) – 5 Marks
8. Writing a Factual Description, Magazine Article (Word Limit – 120-150 words) – 5 Marks
9. Writing Descriptive, Narrative Essay (Word Limit – 200-250 words) – 7 Marks
For questions 6 to 9 attempt any one as per the
internal choice provided. The internal choice could
comprise both same or different topics.
Section C
Section C – Language through Literature – 30 Marks (10 + 10 + 05 + 05)
IV. Extract Based Questions – 5x2 = 10 Marks
10. One extract out of two, from Drama / Prose.
11. One extract out of two, from poetry.
Types of questions to be included – Selected and constructed responses (MCQs, Objective Type Questions, VSAQs)
V. Constructed Responses (Short & Long Answer Questions)
12. Five out of Six Questions to be answered in 40-50 words. 5x2 = 10 Marks
13. One out of two Questions assessing extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts to be answered in about 120-150 words. 5 Marks
14. One out of two Questions assessing theme / plot/ character to be answered in about 120-150 words. 5 Marks
Internal Assessment
| INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 20 MARKS | |
| Periodic Pen and Paper Tests | 05 Marks |
| Multiple Assessment (Quizzes/ Oral Discussions/Presentations etc.) | 05 Marks |
| Portfolio | 05 Marks |
| Subject Enrichment projects (ALS/ Art / IKS / Tech Integrated) | 05 Marks |
The Changes for Class 9 (2026-27) Year-end Board Examinations are as under:
CBSE Class 9 English Latest Syllabus (2026-27) R2
| Sections | Weightage | |
| A | Reading Skills | 20 Marks |
| B | Writing Skills and Grammar | 30 Marks |
| C | Language through Literature | 30 Marks |
| D | Internal Assessment | 20 Marks |
Section A
Reading Skills
I. Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage – 20 Marks (12 + 8)
- Factual/ Literary Passage – 400-450 Words – 12 Marks
- Case Based Passage (With verbal inputs) – 200-250 Words – 8 Marks
Total Length of the two passages to be 600-700 words.
(Question types to be included: Selected and constructed responses (MCQ’s, Objective type, VSAQs, SAQs)
Section B – Writing Skills and Grammar – 30 Marks (10+20)
II. Grammar – 10 Marks (04+03+03)
- Sequence of Tenses in different contexts of communication
- Modal Auxiliaries and their functions in expressing ability, obligation, permission, possibility and advice
- Reported Speech in extended texts including
- statements
- questions
- commands and requests
- Conditional Clause – Type 1
- Subject–Verb Concord
- Determiners
- Clauses – Noun Clause, Relative Clause
3. Paragraph Completion (Selected responses: Fill ups with options) – 04 Marks
4. Sentence Rearrangement – 03 Marks
5. Sentence Transformation – 03 Marks
III. Writing Skills – 20 Marks (04+05+05+06)
6. Writing a Notice, Creating a Poster (Word Limit – Up to 50 words) – 4 Marks
7. Writing a Letter to the Editor, Formal E-mail on a given issue for presenting views and suggestions (Word Limit – 120-150 words) – 5 Marks
8. Writing a Speech, Magazine Article based on visual or verbal cues (Word Limit –
120-150 words) -5 Marks
9. Writing a Narrative Essay (Word Limit – 150-180 words) – 6 Marks
For questions 6 to 9 attempt any one as per the
internal choice provided. The internal choice could
comprise both same or different topics.
Section C – Language through Literature – 30 Marks (15 + 10 + 05)
IV. Extract-Based Questions – 5x3 = 15 Marks
10. One extract out of two, from Prose.
11. One extract out of two, from Drama.
12. One extract out of two, from Poetry.
Types of questions to be included – Selected and constructed responses (MCQs, Objective type questions, VSAQs)
V. Constructed Responses (Short & Long Answer Questions)
13. Five out of Seven Questions to be answered in 40-50 words 5x2 = 10 Marks
14. One out of two Questions to be answered in 120-150 words to assess extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts; theme / plot/ character. 5 Marks
| INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 20 MARKS | |
| Periodic Pen and Paper Tests | 05 Marks |
| Multiple Assessment (Quizzes/ Oral Discussions/Presentations etc.) | 05 Marks |
| Portfolio | 05 Marks |
| Subject Enrichment projects (ALS/ Art / IKS / Tech Integrated) | 05 Marks |
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| Periodic Assessment | Academic Session 2025-26 | Academic Session 2026-27 |
| Composition of question paper for year-end examination/ Board Examination (Theory) |
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