CBSE Class 9 Sample Papers 2026

We at myCBSEguide offer the best sample papers for class 9 with complete solutions. Students can download the latest CBSE sample question papers 2025-26 for class 9 from the myCBSEguide App or student dashboard. We provide model question papers and guess papers for all subjects in the 9th class. You can download new pattern question papers for the session 2025 - 2026 in PDF format. Although CBSE schools prepare their question papers for class 9 annual exams yet they have to follow CBSE guidelines. Therefore, it is good to practice CBSE model question papers to score high in exams.

CBSE Class 9 Sample Papers 2026 Solution PDF

We follow the same specimen to draft class 9 model question papers and practice sets which are used by CBSE, New Delhi. So the more question papers you practice the more confidence you will gain. The myCBSEguide student dashboard provides you with the best platform to test yourself and minimize your errors during exams. We recommend our students revise and practice our study material which is a confidence booster before the final exams.

CBSE Class 9 Best Sample Papers

• CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Mathematics
• CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Science
• CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Social Science
• CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English Language and Literature
• CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Hindi A
• CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Hindi B

Class 9 Sample Papers - Special Features

1. The question sets are developed by expert faculties across India to make them parallel with question papers in the CBSE exam.
2. All practice papers are prepared in pdf format to download almost free of cost.
3. You can order an assembled book for all sample papers at your home or download all files in a single folder.
4. We provide a problem-solving and query space where you can submit your questions in case of any help is needed.
5. Out-of-syllabus topics are eliminated and we proposed a competitive format that is helpful for weak students as well.
6. Solutions for all sample papers can be downloaded from the link provided.

Who Prepares Class 9 Annual Exam Papers?

As we have already mentioned your school prepares class 9 annual exam papers. But they have to get it approved by the CBSE examination department. There are two option

1. The school will prepare the question paper and get it approved by CBSE.
2. The school will download the ready-made question papers from the CBSE exam portal.

In most cases, schools prefer to download readymade papers from the CBSE exam portal. So in either case, the question paper will follow CBSE guidelines only.

How to Score High in CBSE Class 9 Exams?

Here are the steps to follow to score good marks in CBSE class 9 exams:

• Follow NCERT books
• Prepare proper notes
• Attempt Exemplar questions
• Revise notes from time to time
• Practice questions on myCBSEguide App
• Solve at least 4-5 sample papers

Class 9 Model Question Paper 2026 with Answers

You can download a PDF of Class 9 model question paper 2026 with answers from our official website myCBSEguide here. 

1. Open myCBSEguide Dashboard
2. Choose your class and subject
3. Click CBSE Sample Papers
4. Click "Download as PDF" on the top

We have a class 9 model question paper for the following subjects

• Class 9 English Model Papers 2025-26
• Class 9 Hindi A Model Papers 2025-26
• Class 9 Hindi B Model Papers 2025-26
• Class 9 Maths Model Papers 2025-26
• Class 9 Science Model Papers 2025-26
• Class 9 Social Model Papers 2025-26

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Science

As we have already discussed in the Class 9 Syllabus section CBSE has reduced the syllabus for the session 2025-26. Accordingly, CBSE will ask questions in the sample papers only from the remaining portion. CBSE class 9 model papers for Science is also have some patterns. Some topics are deleted this year from NCERT's Class 9 Science book. Now CBSE will ask questions from the left-out part only. Here are model papers for 9th Science for the session 2025-26. 

CBSE Class 9 Science Sample Papers

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Mathematics

You can download CBSE 9th class Sample Papers for 2025-26 in PDF format from the myCBSEguide App for free. We provide not only the Maths question paper but also the complete solution of the sample paper. CBSE class 9 model question papers for Mathematics have some specific changes this year. CBSE has deleted some topics entirely and in some other cases, the exercises are deleted from the class 9 Maths book. Here are the sample question papers for 9th Mathematics for the session 2025-26. 

CBSE Class 9 Maths Sample Papers

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Social Science

Central Board of Secondary Education has revised the model question papers for class 9 Social Science as well. The new Social Science model papers are modified as per the reduced syllabus of CBSE class 9 Social Science. Here, CBSE has prescribed four books covering four units.

Class 9 Social Science

• Class 9 History
• Class 9 Geography
• Class 9 Economics
• Class 9 Political Science

Here are the sample question papers for CBSE Class 9 Social Science for the session 2025-26. 

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Sample Papers

English Language & Literature Sample Papers

CBSE class 9 English Language and Literature Sample Papers cover four sections. These sections are as below:

Class 9 English Language & Literature

• Reading Section
• Writing Section
• Grammar Section
• Literature Section

This year, CBSE will ask only MCQs from the Reading and Grammar section. Even in the Literature section, CBSE may ask some objective questions. Especially the extracts from prose and poetry may have MCQs. Here are the sample question papers for CBSE Class 9 English Language and Literature for the session 2025-26. 

English Language & Literature Sample Papers

CBSE Class 9 Hindi A Sample Papers

CBSE follows NCERT textbooks for class 9 Hindi course A. This year, CBSE has deleted some chapters from the syllabus. These chapters are there in NCERT books but CBSE will not ask any questions from these chapters. We advise CBSE class 9 students to check the latest syllabus on CBSE's official website or the myCBSEguide App for the same. 9th class Hindi question paper 2025-26 PDF is also available in our student dashboard.

Class 9 Hindi A Sections

• अपठित बोध
• लेखन कौशल
• व्याकरण
• पाठ्य पुस्तक

CBSE has already issued a blueprint of the annual exam question paper for languages. Class 9 Hindi A has around 50% objective questions. Here are the sample question papers for CBSE Class 9 Hindi Course-A for the session 2025-26. 

CBSE Class 9 Hindi A Sample Papers

CBSE Class 9 Hindi B Sample Papers

Class 9 Hindi B is considered a bit easier as compared to the Hindi A syllabus. CBSE has provided the model question paper format and marking scheme for Hindi B too. You can get it on the myCBSEguide App anytime.

Class 9 Hindi B Sections

• अपठित बोध (केवल गद्यांश)
• लेखन कौशल - इसमें ईमेल लेखन शामिल किया गया है।
• व्याकरण
• पाठ्य पुस्तक

As discussed, CBSE has already issued a blueprint and marking scheme for the annual exam question paper for languages. Class 9 Hindi B will also have around 50% objective questions. Here are the sample question papers for CBSE Class 9 Hindi Course-B for the session 2025-26. 

CBSE Class 9 Hindi B Sample Papers

Subjective illustration - Class 9th Sample papers

Here we'll discuss all the topics in brief for a better understanding of learning smartly. The top 3 subjects are Mathematics, English, and Science:

• Students take interest in these subjects which can be scored as well. The syllabus of Mathematics is quite vast and changes year by year so you have to be updated with the syllabus too. In this sample paper, all questions are uploaded without any repetition to increase your problem-solving abilities.
• Science is another subject where physics, chemistry and biology come with analytical formulas for diagram-based questions. Here MCQ and very short type questions play an important role in scoring more.
• English is another foundational subject in class 9. Here textbook includes fictional stories, poetry and play and other sections conclude comprehension, letter writing, grammar etc. English can be a high-scoring subject when taught thoroughly. These sample papers and online test series contain the advanced version of practice sets. Students must focus on referred textbooks and do more practice in reading and writing sections to obtain good marks.
• In the next slot, we have subjects like Hindi, Sanskrit, Social science, Foundation of IT, Home science and others which are as important as the above discipline. To make sure we cover all the topics equally, we place them in practice sets like of CBSE exam pattern.
• Hindi and Sanskrit need a proper and deep study to learn the concept of grammar, language and its representation while Social science is intellectual as well as a subject of practicality. Remembering the history, views and data is the key to scoring in Social science.
• Foundation of IT, Home science with additional subjects like Music and French language add lustre in academics. It helps to groom in any field as it contains practical and project works so you have to be representable in these faculties.

Get myCBSEguide Question Papers

As class 9 is considered the gateway to matriculation, you have to be more focused on your studies. For this, we have been offering the appropriate study materials which contain more and more practice papers to ensure that not a single concept lags. For weak students, sample papers along with online test series are available to test the time limit and logic-giving abilities. Our motive is to push students into the competitive arena so that they can perform better in academics.

We work behind every pros and cons of the material we provide, so we would like to hear from our students and their parents if any improvement or data needs to be included in our module. So students start your day with the sample paper by myCBSEguide.com and show your capabilities. For any assistance on course structure and syllabus, you can visit our Syllabus section.

FAQ on Class 9 Sample Paper 2025-26

Has CBSE released a sample paper for 2026 Class 9?

CBSE does not release sample papers for class 9. The exam is conducted by the school only and respected schools create question papers and sample papers for class 9 exams.

Where can I get CBSE Sample Paper class 9 for 2025-26?

If you want to get the most relevant sample papers for CBSE class 9 session 2025-26, you must visit the myCBSEguide app or student dashboard. 

Will there be board exams for class 9 CBSE in 2026?

No, CBSE doesn't conduct board exams for classes 9th and 11th. These are home exams that are conducted by schools on their premises. 

What are the passing marks out of 80 in the class 9 annual exam?

Class 9 annual exam passing marks is 33% only including marks of practical exams if any. Out of 80, it will be 27/80 marks.

Can CBSE fail a student in 9th 2026?

No, CBSE does not take the class 9 exam. It is conducted in the school itself. As per the rule, the student who fails class 9 has to appear in the compartment exam. So, practically, it's very difficult to fail in class 9 exams unless you skip all the papers and are intentionally willing to fail. 

How to download the class 9 half-yearly question paper 2025-26 PDF?

The syllabus of the year exam is not common for all schools. So, you will not get them the same from anywhere. However, you can get chapter tests from the myCBSEguide app to prepare well for your class 9 half-yearly exams.

Do to provide 9th class science question paper for 2025 - 2026?

You can download the 9th class science question paper 2025 - 2026 from the myCBSEguide app and website in PDF format for free.

How to download the class 9 English sample paper 2025 - 2026?

• Open myCBSEguide class 9 English course
• Click CBSE Sample Paper 
• Click "Download as PDF"

Does CBSE provide class 9 half yearly question paper 2025 - 2026 PDF?

No, It is created by your school only. CBSE does not provide class 9 half yearly question paper 2025 - 2026 PDF. 

How to get the class 9 science mid-term question paper 2025-26?

As discussed, the mid-term question paper is prepared by your school only. CBSE does not send it. So, you can get it only from your school teachers. But if you want to get chapter-wise question papers, you can get them from myCBSEguide.com

What is the marks distribution between theory and practical in class 9th?

Here is the marks distribution table for class 9th theory and practical (Internal assessment).

Subject	Theory	Internal assessment	Total
English	80	20	100
Hindi A	80	20	100
Hindi B	80	20	100
Maths	80	20	100
Science	80	20	100
Social Science	80	20	100
Information Technology (402)	50	50	100