JAC Board Class 9 Syllabus 2026–27
Subject-wise chapter list, marking scheme & official syllabus PDF downloads
Quick Facts
Everything you need to know about the JAC Class 9 syllabus at a glance
| Board Name | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Syllabus Based On | JCERT & NCERT Curriculum |
| Exam Type | Annual Examination — single term, 3 sittings (2 subjects/sitting) |
| Question Pattern | Objective (MCQ, OMR sheet) + Internal Assessment |
| Total Marks / Subject | 50 (40 MCQ + 10 Internal Assessment) |
| Passing Marks | Minimum 33% (≈17/50) per subject |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
Mathematics Syllabus
Algebra, geometry, mensuration & statistics — the direct foundation for Class 10 Maths.
Science Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry & Biology fundamentals — 12 chapters across the full session.
English Syllabus
Main reader (Beehive) & supplementary reader (Moments) — one compulsory language paper.
Hindi Syllabus
Main reader (Kshitij) with gadya, padya & vyakaran — compulsory language paper.
Sanskrit Syllabus
Optional third-language paper — shlokas, prose passages & basic grammar.
Important Links
All JAC Board resources for Class 9 in one place
FAQs
Common questions about the JAC Class 9 syllabus
How many subjects are there in JAC Class 9?
Five compulsory subjects — Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English and Hindi — plus optional third-language subjects such as Sanskrit, depending on the school.
Is the JAC Class 9 exam fully objective?
Yes. Each subject carries 50 marks — 40 marks from a multiple-choice (OMR sheet) paper and 10 marks from school-level internal assessment. There are no descriptive/long-answer questions at this level.
How is the JAC Class 9 exam conducted?
It's a single-term annual exam held across 3 sittings, with two subjects examined together in each sitting, covering 100% of the syllabus.
Who prepares the JAC Class 9 syllabus?
The Jharkhand Council of Educational Research & Training (JCERT), with support from the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), prepares the syllabus in line with the NCERT curriculum, and JAC conducts the annual examination based on it.
What is the minimum passing percentage for Class 9?
Students need a minimum of 33% (around 17 out of 50) in each subject, and must pass at least 4 of the 5 compulsory subjects to be promoted to Class 10.