PThe Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued the official Class 9 Science syllabus for the academic session 2025. It provides a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science (Biology) and develops the scientific temperament expected at the secondary level.
Divided into two terms, this syllabus balances conceptual learning, experimentation, and evaluation. Below is the complete JKBOSE Class 9 Science syllabus 2025, arranged section-wise, term-wise, and unit-wise exactly as in the official document — refined for readability and clarity.
Course Structure
- Science I (Physics) – 50 marks theory, 18 marks practical
- Science II (Chemistry) – 50 marks theory, 16 marks practical
- Science III (Life Science) – 50 marks theory, 16 marks practical
- Total Marks: 200
TERM I – Detailed Syllabus
SCIENCE I (PHYSICS)
Theory: 25 Marks Practical: 9 Marks
Unit I – Motion
- Motion is relative; need of origin (reference point) for describing position of an object.
- Distance and displacement; uniform and non-uniform motion along a straight line.
- Speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Distance–time and velocity–time graphs for uniform and uniformly accelerated motion.
- Equations of motion by graphical method:
- Elementary idea of uniform circular motion.
Unit II – Force and Laws of Motion (08 marks)
- Force and its relation to motion.
- Balanced and unbalanced forces.
- Concept of inertia and its relation to mass.
- Newton’s Laws of Motion.
- Momentum, force, and acceleration.
- Elementary idea of conservation of momentum.
- Action and reaction forces.
Unit III – Work, Energy and Power (07 marks)
- Scientific concept of work.
- Work done by a constant force.
- Concept of positive and negative work.
- Energy and its forms – potential and kinetic.
- Law of conservation of energy.
- Definition of power and its units.
Physics Practicals (Term I)
- Plot a distance–time graph from given data and calculate speed.
- Plot a velocity–time graph from given data and calculate acceleration.
- Measure temperature of hot water as it cools and plot a temperature–time graph.
- Demonstrate:
- Equal and opposite forces.
- Work done in lifting a weight.
- Work done by a moving body.
- Work done by a compressed spring on a raised body.
Suggested Assignments / Project Work
- Study motion of a body along an inclined plane.
- Calculate work done by a force using a toy cart.
SCIENCE II (CHEMISTRY)
Theory: 25 Marks Practical: 8 Marks
Unit I – Matter in Our Surroundings
- Physical nature of matter.
- Characteristics of particles of matter.
- States of matter – solid, liquid, and gaseous.
- Can we bring about a change in the state of matter?
- A brief introduction about two more states – Plasma and Bose–Einstein Condensate (non-evaluative).
Unit II – Is Matter Around Us Pure? (15 marks)
- Mixture and its types.
- Solution and its properties.
- Concentration of a solution and its expression.
- Colloidal and suspension properties.
- Separation of mixture components by:
- Evaporation
- Filtration
- Sublimation
- Simple and fractional distillation
- Chromatography
- Centrifugation
- Separating funnel
- Physical and chemical changes.
- Types of pure substances – elements and compounds.
- Difference between a compound and a mixture.
Chemistry Practicals (Term I)
- Separate mixture components by sublimation, crystallization, or separating funnel.
- Demonstrate and classify physical and chemical changes.
- Prepare:
- A true solution of sugar and alum.
- A suspension of chalk powder and fine sand.
- A colloidal solution of starch in water.
SCIENCE III (LIFE SCIENCE)
Theory: 25 Marks Practical: 8 Marks
Unit I – The Fundamental Unit of Life (09 marks)
- Structural organization of a cell.
- Plasma membrane and osmosis.
- Nucleus and cytoplasm.
- Cell organelles – endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes, plastids, and vacuoles.
Unit II – Tissues (08 marks)
- Types of plant and animal tissues.
- Meristematic and permanent tissues – parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, xylem, and phloem.
- Animal tissues – epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
Unit III – Diversity in Living Organisms (08 marks)
- Basis of classification.
- Hierarchy of classification.
- Characteristics of Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
- Binomial nomenclature.
Life Science Practicals (Term I)
- Study parts of a compound microscope.
- Prepare and study onion peel and cheek cell slides.
- Study various cell types from permanent slides.
- Study plant and animal tissues from models.
Project / Assignment Work
- Collect and preserve specimens of local flora and fauna.
- Visit a botanical garden and record local plant species.
- Preserve local fish varieties (e.g. Schizothorax, Cyprinus carpio).
TERM II – Detailed Syllabus
SCIENCE I (PHYSICS)
Theory: 25 Marks Practical: 9 Marks
Unit IV – Gravitation (10 marks)
- Universal law of gravitation and its importance.
- Acceleration due to gravity (g).
- Gravitational constant (G).
- Relation between acceleration and gravitational force.
- Difference between mass and weight.
- Motion under gravity.
Unit V – Floatation (05 marks)
- Thrust and pressure.
- Buoyancy, Archimedes’ Principle, and its applications.
- Conditions of floatation.
- Density and relative density.
Unit VI – Sound (10 marks)
- Nature and propagation of sound.
- Reflection of sound, echo, and reverberation.
- Speed of sound.
- Range of hearing in humans; infrasonic and ultrasonic waves.
- Structure of human ear (auditory aspect only).
Physics Practicals (Term II)
- Determine density of a solid using spring balance and measuring cylinder.
- Verify Archimedes’ Principle.
- Verify laws of reflection of sound.
- Study oscillations of a simple pendulum.
SCIENCE II (CHEMISTRY)
Theory: 25 Marks Practical: 8 Marks
Unit III – Atoms and Molecules (15 marks)
- Laws of chemical combination – law of conservation of mass and law of constant proportion.
- Concepts of atom, atomic mass, molecules, and ions.
- Molecular mass and mole concept.
Unit IV – Structure of the Atom (10 marks)
- Thomson’s, Rutherford’s, and Bohr’s atomic models.
- Distribution of electrons in shells.
- Atomic number and mass number.
- Isotopes and isobars.
Chemistry Practicals (Term II)
- Experimentally prove the law of conservation of mass.
- Prepare a chart showing electron distribution (Bohr’s model).
SCIENCE III (LIFE SCIENCE)
Theory: 25 Marks Practical: 8 Marks
Unit IV – Why Do We Fall Ill (07 marks)
- Health and diseases.
- Causes and types of diseases – infectious and non-infectious.
- Prevention and awareness; AIDS education.
Unit V – Natural Resources (06 marks)
- Air, water, and soil resources.
- Pollution and mineral riches.
- Biogeochemical cycles – water, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen.
- Ozone depletion and greenhouse effect.
Unit VI – Improvement in Food Resources (07 marks)
- Improvement in crop yield – variety improvement and nutrient management.
- Fertilizers, irrigation, and cropping pattern.
- Animal husbandry, poultry, fisheries, and beekeeping.
Unit VII – Prevention of Drug Abuse and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (05 marks)
- Substance abuse and its effects.
- Different types of drugs and addiction.
- AIDS and HIV prevention; social awareness.
Life Science Practicals (Term II)
- Study permanent slides of Amoeba, Paramecium, and Spirogyra.
- Identify specimens – Earthworm, Frog, Butterfly, etc.
- Demonstrate osmosis using potato.
- Prepare slide of frog’s muscle tissue.
Examination and Paper Pattern
The JKBOSE Class 9 Science examination follows a Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) model.
- Two Unit Tests and One Term Test are held in each term.
- Term I: Two unit tests (15 marks each) and a term test of 45 marks.
- Term II: One unit test (12 marks) and a term test of 63 marks.
- Practical evaluation for each term is separate and compulsory.
Question Format:
- Long answer (essay-type): 2 × 5 = 10 marks
- Short answer: 2 × 3 = 6 marks
- Very short answer: 3 × 1 = 3 marks
- Objective (MCQ): 2 × 1 = 2 marks
Weightage:
- Knowledge and understanding – 40 %
- Application and problem solving – 60 %
Prescribed Textbook: “Science for Class IX” published by JKBOSE.
Conclusion
The JKBOSE Class 9 Science syllabus 2025 integrates conceptual knowledge, experimentation, and environmental awareness. Its term-wise design ensures that students progress from foundational principles to applied science, enhancing understanding across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Adherence to this structured syllabus enables students to perform well in the JKBOSE Class 9 Science examination, preparing them effectively for Class 10 and future scientific studies.