The Madhya Pradesh Board released the official syllabus and the marking scheme for students preparing for Class 9th exams. The syllabus is entirely based on the NCERT pattern, allowing students to set a strong foundation for Class 10th boards.
The syllabus consists of all the subjects including regional languages like Punjabi, Marathi, Sindhi, and more. It covers the entire syllabus with key topics, bringing a strong impact on the educational journey of the students.
Last year, the passing percentage of MP Board Class 9th students was 63.29%, showing an improvement compared to previous years. The syllabus aims to further focus on the performance of the students by updating the curriculum and improving teaching skills.
The Maths Syllabus for Class 9th focuses on allowing students to understand the basics as well as advanced level questions by attempting objective and subjective questions. The MP Board Class 9 Maths is divided into 2 parts: written exam (75 marks) and internal assessment/ practical (25 marks).
The official syllabus released by the MP Board mentions that the difficulty level of the Mathematics BASIC / Mathematics STANDARD question paper will be different. Students must practice enough questions to understand the concepts thoroughly.
The written exam is further divided into objective and subjective type questions. It allows students to focus on short derivations, step-wise question solving and memorizing the formulas and derivations for gaining marks in the exam.
Division of Marks in the Objecive Section (30 marks) |
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Question No. |
Question Type |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
1. |
Correct Option |
1 |
6 |
2. |
Fill in the Blanks |
1 |
6 |
3. |
True/False |
1 |
6 |
4. |
Correct Pair |
1 |
6 |
5. |
One-sentence Answer |
1 |
6 |
Total (Q.1 - Q.5) |
Objective Questions |
30 |
The subjective section carries 45 marks dividing the questions in three categories– short, medium and long answer questions. Students must understand each step for solving an answer to gain marks in step marking.
Division of Marks in the Subjective Section (45 marks) |
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Question No. |
Question Type |
No. of Questions |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
6-17 |
Short Answer Questions |
12 |
2 |
24 |
18-20 |
Medium Answer Questions |
3 |
3 |
9 |
21-23 |
Long Answer Questions |
3 |
4 |
12 |
Total (Q.6 - Q.23) |
45 |
The MP Board Class 9 Maths Syllabus 2025 allot marks to each chapter according to importance in the education system. Units like Polynomials and Linear Equations in Two Variables carry the highest marks of 10 and 8.
Students must give importance to high weightage topics along with focusing on the weak areas. Daily at least 2-3 hours must be given to practice and revision of key formulas.
Previous Years’ Papers must also be considered for analyzing the exam pattern, the frequently repeated questions, and the key topics which are repeated every year.
The MP Board Class 9 Maths Syllabus Marking Scheme has been released for students to understand the importance of each chapter by analyzing the weightage of each unit.
MP Board Class 9 Maths Syllabus Marking Scheme |
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Chapter No. |
Chapter Name |
Topics Covered |
Number of Periods |
1. |
Number System |
Introduction, Real Numbers and their Decimal Expansion, Operations on Real Numbers, Laws of Exponents, Summary |
6 |
2. |
Polynomials |
Introduction, Polynomials in One Variable, Zeros of a Polynomial, Algebraic Identities, Factorization of Polynomials, Summary |
10 |
3. |
Linear Equations in Two Variables |
Introduction, Graphical Method, Summary |
8 |
4. |
Introduction to Euclidean Geometry |
Introduction, Axioms and Postulates, Summary |
3 |
5. |
Lines and Angles |
Introduction, Basic Terms and Definitions, Intersecting and Non-Intersecting Lines, Properties of Angles, Parallel Lines, Summary |
5 |
6. |
Triangles |
Introduction, Congruence of Triangles, Criteria for Congruence of Triangles, Properties of Triangles, Summary |
5 |
7. |
Quadrilaterals |
Properties of a Parallelogram, Mid-Point Theorem, Summary |
7 |
8. |
Circles |
Angle Subtended by a Chord at a Point, Perpendicular from Center to Chord, Circle Theorems, Tangent to a Circle, Summary |
6 |
9. |
Heron's Formula |
Area of a Triangle using Heron's Formula, Summary |
5 |
10. |
Surface Areas and Volumes |
Surface Area of a Sphere, Surface Area of a Right Circular Cone, Volume of Sphere and Cone, Summary |
6 |
11. |
Statistics |
Collection of Data, Tabulation of Data, Summary |
6 |
Total |
75 |
The MP Board Class 9 Maths Syllabus includes the unit and chapter names for students to begin their preparation. An official PDF of the syllabus is attached for students to download and refer to throughout the academic year. It outlines the subtopics, topics, and marks distribution, helping students plan their studies effectively and stay aligned with the board's curriculum.
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The syllabus is beneficial for the students by giving them an idea about the important concepts and high weightage topics. With the help of this, students must plan their study time by focusing on weak areas and prioritizing practice.
Understanding the paper pattern and unit-wise distribution allows students to strategize like practicing long-answer questions from high-mark chapters or speed-building exercises for objective sections.
The syllabus guides students on what to practice, ensuring they spend time solving problems that are relevant and likely to appear in the exam.
With the help of the syllabus, students can divide their time wisely across topics based on difficulty level and familiarity. For example, they can allot more time to mastering Geometry or Algebra if those are weaker areas.
Class 9 Maths forms the base for Class 10 as well as entrance exams like NTSE, Olympiads, and even IIT-JEE foundation-level concepts. A clear syllabus helps students prepare with a long-term perspective.