The ICSE Class 9 Economics syllabus 2026-27 introduces students to the basic concepts of economics and the way an economy works. The syllabus covers topics such as the meaning of economics, types of economies, basic economic problems, sectors of the Indian economy, poverty, unemployment, economic reforms and emerging trends. Students can download the complete ICSE Class 9 Economics syllabus 2026-27 PDF to check the topics and plan their preparation accordingly. The economics paper carries 80 marks, while 20 marks are assigned to internal assessment. Going through the syllabus before starting preparation can help students understand the course structure, organise their study schedule and focus on the topics prescribed for the academic session. Scroll for more details.
ICSE Class 9 Economics Syllabus: Overview
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Particular
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Details
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Exam Conducting Body
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Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
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Class
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IX
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Exam Level
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School
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Subject
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Economics
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Paper
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Economics
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Exam Mode
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Offline (Pen and Paper Based)
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Total Marks
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100 (Theory – 80, Internal Assessment – 20)
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Marks per Paper
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80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment
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Exam Duration
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2 Hours
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Language of Exam
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English
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Official Website
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cisce.org
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Contact Details
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Phone: 011 29564831 / 29564833 / 29564837
Email: council@cisce.org
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ICSE Class 9 Economics Syllabus 2026-27
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Unit
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Topics Covered
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1. Introduction to Economics
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Definition of Economics according to Adams, Robbins, Keynes and Samuelson; Micro and Macro Economics; Economic and non-economic activities; Basic economic terms such as wants, goods, services, wealth, utility, production, consumption, sustainable consumption, factors of production, market, price, value, income, saving, welfare and economy; Economic entities including government sectors, firms, households and foreign sector.
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2. Types of Economies
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Capitalist, Socialist and Mixed Economy with reference to India; Developed and Developing Economies; Economic growth and economic development.
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3. Problems of an Economy
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Limited availability of resources; types of resources; limited resources and their alternative uses; efficient use of resources; central problems of an economy including what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce.
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4. The Indian Economy: A Study
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Primary Sector: Agriculture and allied activities, contribution of agriculture, problems of Indian agriculture, government measures to improve agricultural production, Green Revolution and food security. Secondary Sector: Industry, types of industries, importance of cottage and small-scale industries, adverse effects of industrialisation and measures to reduce them. Tertiary Sector: Education and healthcare, transportation, banking, insurance, communication, storage and warehousing, and their role in economic development.
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5. Major Problems of the Indian Economy
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Poverty, poverty line, absolute and relative poverty, causes of poverty; unemployment, its types and causes; government schemes and programmes to reduce poverty and unemployment.
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6. Major Reforms and Emerging Trends in the Indian Economy
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Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG); Smart Cities; Digital India; Skill India.
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Direct Link to Download: ICSE Class 9 Economics Syllabus
ICSE Class 9 Economics: Internal Assessment
Students have to complete at least one project or assignment prescribed by the teacher from the syllabus. The suggested assignments are given below.
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Suggested Project/Assignment
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Prepare a case study on the effects of industrial pollution.
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Conduct research on the local economy using one parameter such as education, health or employment.
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Conduct research on an industry and study how its output has been affected after liberalisation and globalisation.
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Analyse a recent government scheme in the context of infrastructural development in the country.
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5
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Visit a small-scale or cottage industry and prepare a report on the techniques of production being used.
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