Download;Mathematics Class 9th paper scheme 2026
Total Marks: 75
Keeping in view the changes in the education system, the new paper scheme for the 9th-grade Mathematics exam for 2026 has been prepared. This scheme is designed for better preparation and clearly outlines the distribution of marks across different sections of the paper. Students are advised to organize their preparation according to this scheme.
Question No. Nature Total Marks
1 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 15
This section will contain 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with 1 mark allocated for each question.
Part II: Short Questions
This section consists of three different questions. In each question, you must solve a specific number of short questions. Each short question carries 2 marks.
Question No. Chapters Included Total Questions Attempt
Question # 2 Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Question # 3 Ch. 6, 7, 8
Question # 4 Ch. 10, 11, 12, 13
Strategy: Focus on mastering the definitions, short calculations, and key concepts from the chapters paired in this section.
Part III: Long Questions Pairing Scheme (Total Marks 8 per Q.)
You will be required to attempt three long questions in total, where each question is typically divided into two parts: (a) and (b), each carrying 4 marks.
Question No. Chapter Pairing Marks Distribution Type of Question
Question # 5 Ch. 1 (a) + Ch. 2 (b) 4 + 4 = 8
Question # 6 Ch. 3 (a) + Ch. 4 (b) 4 + 4 = 8
Question # 7 Ch. 5 (a) + Ch. 6 (b) 4 + 4 = 8
Question # 8 Ch. 7, 9, 10 (Combined) 4 + 4 = 8
Question # 9 Ch.11,12,13 combined 4+4=8
Top Preparation Tips for 2026 Exams
Solve Review Exercises: Most MCQs and Short Questions are directly lifted from the chapter review exercises.
Geometry is Key: Dedicate significant time to the theorems in Chapters 12 and 16/13 as one long question is often mandatory.
Focus on Paired Chapters: To ensure you can attempt three long questions confidently, master the Chapter Pairs (e.g., Ch 1 & 2, Ch 3 & 4, Ch 5 & 6) completely