CBSE Class 9 Maths Exam Pattern 2024 with Marking Scheme and Topic-wise Weightage

CBSE Class 9 Maths Paper Pattern 2024: Get here the complete breakdown of exam formats, marking schemes, and topic-based marks distribution to help students in preparing for the Class 9 Maths board exams. Read the complete article for more details.

Nov 11, 2024, 14:25 IST
Get here detailed CBSE Class 9 Exam Pattern with marking scheme
Get here detailed CBSE Class 9 Exam Pattern with marking scheme

CBSE Class 9 Maths Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2024: The CBSE Class 9 Maths Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for 2025 helps students understand how the paper will be structured and scored. This guide gives a clear view of what topics are covered, the types of questions, and how much each question section is worth. The exam includes multiple sections, each testing different skills such as remembering facts, applying knowledge, and analyzing ideas. A clear understanding of the exam structure and question types will boost their confidence and help them perform better in the exam.

Know About: CBSE Exam Dates 2025

CBSE Class 9 Maths Unit-Wise Weightage

There are a total of six units students have to prepare for the 2024-25 CBSE Class 9 Maths annual examination. These units have their individual weightage, thus, invest your efforts as per the allocated marks. Check below the unit-wise weightage for CBSE Class 9 Maths.

CBSE Class 9 Maths Unit-Wise Weightage 

S. No.

Name of Unit 

Marks

1.

NUMBER SYSTEMS

10

2.

ALGEBRA

20

3.

COORDINATE GEOMETRY

04

4.

GEOMETRY

27

5.

MENSURATION

13

6.

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

06

 

TOTAL

80

For more details on the practical and theory syllabus along with the list of practicals, check the CBSE Class 9 Maths Syllabus 2024-25.

CBSE Class 9 Maths Question Paper Design 2024-25

Here is a descriptive table for the CBSE Class 9 Maths Question Paper Design for 2025, based on competency distribution:

S. No.

Typology of Questions

Total Marks

% Weightage (approx.)

1

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

43

54

2

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

19

24

3

Analysing : Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions

18

22

 

Total

80

100

You can also review the CBSE Class 9 Maths Deleted Syllabus 2024-2025 for a list of chapters and topics that were removed from the syllabus in previous years and are not included in the current academic session.

Additional Instructions:

  • Compulsory: All questions must be answered.
  • Choice: No overall choice, but internal choices are provided for some questions.
  • Diagrams: Neat, labeled diagrams are required wherever applicable.

By following the above guidelines and knowing the exam pattern in advance, students can plan their study schedule accordingly, ensuring that they cover all important topics and maximize their marks. Understanding the structure and types of questions will provide clarity and confidence, leading to better performance in the exam.

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