Tamil Nadu State Board Class 9

Exam Brief

Tamil Nadu State Board School Examinations (Sec.) and Board of Higher Secondary Examinations is the world’s largest school board, with great appeal in Commonwealth countries and other developing and developed nations. It is often known as the Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examinations. It emphasises successful learning in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2005) standards by making learning more learner-centred.

The board allows pupils with thedom and autonomy to develop their knowledge, potential talent, and physical and mental abilities to their full potential. It is also responsible for conducting Secondary and Senior Secondary Examinations, publishing results, etc.

Exam Summary

To make examinations more flexible and integrated into classroom life, the Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examinations implemented Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). CCE promotes students’ scholastic and co-scholastic knowledge while also reducing the fear and stress that comes during final exams. Students are assessed on their ability to think critically, as well as application-oriented and problem-solving problems.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 follows the curriculum, syllabus and textbooks as per the recommendations of National Curriculum Framework 2005 and National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education-2009.

Name of the board	State Board School Examinations (Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu
Established on	1910
Headquarters address	State Board of School Examinations(Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006
Email ID	[email protected]
Level of the exam	School-level
Mode of exam	Offline
Language subjects	English Tamil
Academic subjects	Mathematics Science Social Science
Exam Pattern	Trimester
Medium of exam	Tamil or English
Official website	www.tamilnadustateboard.org

Official Website Link

https://www.tamilnadustateboard.org/

Exam pattern details - Scoring pattern (+/- Marking)

• CCE comprises an assessment of both Scholastic and Co-Scholastic areas. 
• Formative and one Summative Assessment is conducted separately for three terms.
• Formative Assessment (FA) uses a diagnostic and remedial assessment that happens throughout each term.
• Students are given a summative assessment at the end of each semester (SA). Each SA would only be evaluated on the syllabus covered during that term.

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Curricular Learning Units

Scholastic Area	Co-Scholastic Area
Tamil	Life Skills
English	Work Experience
Mathematics	Visual and Performing Arts
Science	Attitudes and Values
Social Science	Co-curricular Activities like Scouts and Guides, NSS Club Activities Indigenous sports Any other unique individual skills
	Physical Education/Folk Arts/Yoga/Gardening/Gymnastics

• Scholastic areas awarded Grades on a 9 – Point Scale.

Grades for Formative Assessment (FA)

Marks	Grade	Grade Point
37-40	A1	10
33-36	A2	9
29-32	B1	8
25-28	B2	7
21-24	C1	6
17-20	C2	5
13-16	D	4
9-12	E1	–
8 & below	E2	–

Grades for Summative Assessment (SA)

Marks	Grade	Grade Point
55-60	A1	10
49-54	A2	9
43-48	B1	8
37-42	B2	7
31-36	C1	6
25-30	C2	5
19-24	D	4
13-18	E1	–
12 & below	E2	–

Overall Grades (FA + SA)

Marks	Grade	Grade Point
91-100	A1	10
81-90	A2	9
71-80	B1	8
61-70	B2	7
51-60	C1	6
41-50	C2	5
33-40	D	4
21-32	E1	–
20 & below	E2	–

• The co-scholastic areas will be graded on a 5 – Point Scale.

Excellent	A
Very Good	B
Good	C
Satisfactory	D
Needs Improvement	E

• The academic year has 3 Terms, i.e., Term I, Term II and Term III.
• The assessment framework for the scholastic area is as follows.

Term	Type of Assessment (Marks)	Mode of Assessment
Term 1 (June to September)	FA1 (20+20)	Best 4 activities out of 6 + Best 4 Slip tests/CATs out of 6
	SA1 (60)	Pen-paper test
Term 2 (October to December)	FA2 (20+20)	Best 4 activities out of 6 + Best 4 Slip tests/CATs out of 6Check note
	SA2 (60)	Pen-paper test
Term 3 January to April	FA3 (20+20)	Best 4 activities out of 6 + Best 4 Slip tests/CATs out of 6
	SA3 (60)	Pen-paper test

Exam Syllabus

Mathematics Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics
Term 1
1	Set Language	Introduction Set Representation of a Set Types of Sets Set Operations Cardinality and Practical Problems on Set Operations
2	Real Numbers	Introduction Rational Numbers Irrational Numbers Real Numbers
3	Algebra	Introduction Polynomials Arithmetic of Polynomials Value and Zeros of a Polynomial Division of Polynomials Remainder theorem
4	Geometry	Introduction Geometry Basics – Recall Quadrilaterals Constructions
5	Coordinate Geometry	Mapping the Plane Devising a Coordinate system Distance between any two points
Term 2
1	Set Language	Introduction Properties of Set Operations De Morgan’s Laws Cardinality and Practical Problems on Set Operations
2	Real Numbers	Introduction Radical Notation Surds Rationalisation of Surds Scientific Notation
3	Algebra	Introduction Factor Theorem Algebraic Identities Factorisation Synthetic division
4	Geometry	Introduction Parts of Circle Circle Through Three Points Properties of Chords of a Circle Cyclic Quadrilaterals Constructions
5	Statistics	Introduction Collection of Data Measures of Central Tendency Arithmetic Mean Median Mode
Term 3
1	Algebra	Introduction Linear Equation in One Variable Linear Equation in Two Variables The slope of a Line The intercept of a Line Simultaneous Linear Equations Consistency and Inconsistency of Linear Equations in Two Variables
2	Coordinate Geometry	Introduction The Mid-point of a Line Segment Points of Trisection of a Line Segment Section Formula The Coordinates of the Centroid
3	Trigonometry	Introduction Trigonometric Ratios of Some Special Angles Trigonometric Ratios for Complementary Angles Method of using Trigonometric Table
4	Mensuration	Introduction Heron’s Formula Application of Heron’s Formula in Finding Areas of Quadrilaterals Surface Area of Cuboid and Cube The volume of Cuboid and Cube
5	Probability	Introduction Basic Ideas Classical Approach Empirical Approach Types of Events

Science Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics
Term 1
1	Measurement and Measuring Instruments	Physical quantities and units SI system of units Fundamental units of SI system Unit prefixes Rules and conventions for writing SI units and their symbols Vernier calliper and screw gauge Measuring mass Accuracy in measurements
2	Motion	State of rest and motion Types of motion Distance and displacement Uniform and non-uniform motion Speed, velocity and acceleration Graphical representation of motion along a straight line Equations of motion Centripetal acceleration and force Centrifugal force
3	Light	Reflection of light Curved mirrors The image formed by curved mirrors The real and virtual image Concave mirror Convex mirror Speed of light Total internal reflection
4	Matter Around Us	Is matter particulate or continuous? Evidence for the existence of particles? Kinetic particle theory of three states of matter Solids Liquids Gases Effect of temperature on the movement of particles Changes in states of matter and the kinetic particle theory Melting Freezing Boiling Evaporation Sublimation Effect of pressure on gases Classification of matter based on composition Element Compound Differences between mixtures and compounds Types of mixtures Colloidal solutions Separation of mixtures
5	Atomic Structure	Laws of chemical combination Law of reciprocal proportions Discovery of nucleus Discovery of neutrons Isotopes
6	Living World of Plants – Plant Physiology	Do they move on their own accord? Do plants move? Do plants actually sense light? Types of tropisms in plants More to movement than growth What is photosynthesis? Food chain Respiration in plants
7	Living World of Animals – Diversity in Living Organism – Kingdom Animalia	Classification of living organisms Criteria for classification of animal kingdom Phylum – Protozoa Phylum – Porifera Phylum – Coelenterata Phylum – Platyhelminthes Phylum – Nematoda aschelminthes Phylum – Annelida Phylum – Arthropoda Phylum – Mollusca Phylum – Echinodermata Phylum – Chordata Division Vertebrata Super class tetrapoda Binomial names of common animals
8	Health and Hygiene – Food for Living	Classes of nutrients A case study Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) Minerals – functions and deficiency diseases Vitaminosis Methods of food preservation
9	Computer – An Introduction
Term 2
1	Heat	Effects of heat Transfer of heat Concept of temperature Specific heat capacity Heat capacity or thermal capacity Change of state Latent heat
2	Electric Charge and Electric Current	Electric charges Electric current Electric circuit diagram Effects of electric current Types of current Safe handling of electrical energy
3	Magnetism and Electromagnetism	Magnetic field Magnetic field lines Magnetic effect of current Force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field Force on parallel current-carrying conductors Electromagnetic induction Electric generator Transformer Applications of electromagnets
4	Periodic Classification of Elements	Early concepts of classification of elements Modern periodic table metals, non-metals and metalloids Alloys
5	Chemical Bonding	Kossel-Lewis’s approach to chemical bonds Lewis dot structure Types of chemical bond Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions
6	Acids, Bases and Salts	What are acids? What are bases? Tests for acids and bases How strong are acid or base solutions? What are salts?
7	Organization of Tissues	Plant tissues Meristematic tissues Permanent tissues Simple tissues Complex tissues Animals tissues Epithelial tissues Connective tissues Muscular tissues Nervous tissues Cell division Types of cell division
8	Organ Systems in Animals	Organ systems in animals Human digestive system Human excretory system Human reproductive system
9	Parts of Computer	Parts of a computer Classification of computer Connecting the computer
Term 3
1	Fluids	Thrust and pressure Pressure in fluids Atmospheric pressure Pascal’s law Density Buoyancy Archimedes’ principle Laws of floatation
2	Sound	Production of sound Propagation of sound waves Characteristics of a sound wave Distinguishing different sounds Speed of sound Reflection of sound Echo Reverberation Ultrasonic sound or ultrasound SONAR Electrocardiogram (ECG) Structure of the human ear
3	Universe	Building block of the universe The solar system Orbital velocity Time period of a satellite Kepler’s laws International space station
4	Carbon and its Compounds	Discovery of carbon – milestones Compounds of carbon – classification Special features of carbon Physical properties of carbon and its compounds Chemical properties of carbon and its compounds Carbon compounds in everyday life Plastics – catenated long-chain carbon compounds New rules to make Tamil Nadu plastic-free Role of students in the prevention of plastic pollution
5	Applied Chemistry	Nanochemistry Pharmaceutical chemistry Electrochemistry Radiochemistry Dye chemistry Agricultural and food chemistry Forensic chemistry Applications of applied chemistry
6	Environmental Science	Biogeochemical cycles Adaptations of plants Adaptations of animals to habitat, temperature and light Water conservation Farm ponds Water recycling IUCN
7	Economic Biology	Horticulture Manuring Biofertilizers Medicinal plants Mushroom cultivation Aeroponics Aquaponics Dairy farming Aquaculture Pisciculture Prawn culture Vermitechnology Apiculture
8	World of Microbes	Microbes and their types Applications of microbes Microbes and diseases Airborne diseases Waterborne diseases Vector borne diseases Diseases transmitted by animals Immunization
9	Hardware and Software	Hardware Software Types of software System and application software types

Social Science Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Section
Term 1
1	Evolution of Humans and Society – Prehistoric Period	History
2	Ancient Civilisations
3	Early Tamil Society and Culture
4	Intellectual Awakening and Socio-Political Changes
1	Lithosphere – I Endogenetic Processes	Geography
2	Lithosphere – II Exogenetic Processes
3	Atmosphere
1	Forms of Government and Democracy	Civics
2	Election, Political Parties and Pressure Groups
1	Understanding Development: Perspectives, Measurement and Sustainability	Economics
2	Employment in India and Tamil Nadu
Term 2
1	The Classical World	History
2	The Middle Ages
3	State and Society in Medieval India
4	The Beginning of the Modern Age
1	Hydrosphere	Geography
2	Biosphere
1	Human Rights	Civics
1	Money and Credit	Economics
Term 3
1	The Age of Revolutions	History
2	Industrial Revolution
3	Colonialism in Asia and Africa
1	Man and Environment	Geography
2	Maping Skills
3	Disaster Management : Responding to Disasters
1	Forms of Government	Civics
2	Local Self Government
3	Road Safety
1	Tamil Nadu Agriculture	Economics
2	Migration

English Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Unit Number	Section	Chapter Name
Term 1
1	Prose	Goal Setting
	Poem	Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
	Supplementary	The Fun They Had
2	Prose	I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore
	Poem	A Poison Tree
	Supplementary	The Envious Neighbour
3	Prose	Old Man River
	Poem	Little Sarah
	Supplementary	Little Cyclone: The Story of a Grizzly Cub
Term 2
4	Prose	Seventeen Oranges
	Poem	The Spider and the Fly
	Supplementary	The Cat and the Pain-killer
5	Prose	Water – the Elixir of Life
	Poem	On Killing a Tree
	Supplementary	Earthquake
Term 3
6	Prose	From Zero to Infinity
	Poem	The Comet
	Supplementary	Mother’s Voice
7	Prose	A Birthday Letter
	Poem	The Stick-together Families
	Supplementary	The Christmas Truce

Tamil Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Exam Blueprint

Chapter Level Marks Weightage for class 9 is not yet released by Tamil Nadu State Board.

Once the blueprints are released for the individual subjects, it will be made available here.

Practical/Experiments list & Model writeup

Science Practical Syllabus for Class 9 

Science Practicals Class 9
Exp. No.	Name of the Experiment	Month
1.	To find the diameter of a spherical body	June
2.	Measurement of volume of liquids	July
3.	Identification of adaptations in animals	August
4.	Identification of plant and animal tissues	August
5.	To find the thickness of the given iron nail	October
6.	To detect the adulterants in food samples	November
7.	Identification of microbes	November
8.	The melting point of the wax	January
9.	Economic biology	February
10.	Identification of adaptations in plants	February

Practice Exam Questions

Preparation Tips

1. Know your syllabus: At the beginning of class 9, know the exact syllabus bifurcation of Term I, Term II, and Term III.
2. Formative assessment task: Actively involved in the FA activities such as projects, assignments, debate, quiz, drama, etc., as these marks are added for Term I, Term II and Term III evaluation.
3. Time management: Prepare a well-organised study schedule for learning at home. Complete the homework and assignments on time. Prepare a separate revision timetable for Summative Assessment. Spend some time for sports, yoga and meditation to keep yourself active and focused.
4. Believe in yourself: You have the potential to do anything and everything. Believe in yourself and actively participate in all school activities. Do not step back to small failures. Learn from your mistakes and correct them. 
5. Method of study: Revise the concepts taught in the class on a daily basis. If you have any doubts, clarify with teachers or parents. The study by practising on paper, rather than just reading. While learning, make study points for quick revision. Don’t mug up the content. Practice by frequent mock tests and previous year question papers.

Exam Taking Strategy

Keep the following points in mind before the exam:

1. Know the syllabus, question pattern, chapter weightage of each term.
2. Give your best in the formative assessment tasks. 
3. Follow the revision timetable effectively.
4. Finish studying all the concepts well in advance. 
5. In revision holidays, revise all the studies concepts.
6. Give more importance to the previous year question paper and chapters having high marks weightage.

Keep the following points in mind on the day of the exam:

1. Be present in the exam centre 15 minutes before the commencement of the exam. 
2. Take a 5 minutes break and revise the points in mind.
3. Take your ID card and necessary stationery items to the exam hall.
4. Be confident and relaxed while entering the exam hall.

Keep the following points in mind during the exam:

1. Before attempting the answers, carefully read the instructions given in the question paper and answer sheet.
2. Follow all the instructions given by the invigilators and school authorities.
3. Write the name of the student, class, division, roll number, subject name, date of exam, etc., without any mistake.
4. Attempt all the questions with the correct question number in the prescribed time.
5. First, attempt the question with thoroughly known answers. 
6. If the answer is unknown, then don’t forget to mention the question number.
7. Check the answer sheet once again to verify the question number and attempt all the questions.
8. Handover the answer sheet to the invigilator before leaving the exam room.

Detailed Study plan

Studying without a proper study strategy is not effective and time-consuming. All students can achieve good grades in scholastic and co-scholastic by active participation with smart planning and creative ideas. Here are some general study tips for scoring good grades in all the subjects, Formative Assessment, Pen-paper tests and Summative Assessment.

• Know the chapters for Formative Assessment, Pen-paper tests and Summative Assessment
• Understand the logic behind the concept rather than mugging up.
• Clarify the doubts with the help of teachers, parents or peer groups.
• Study regularly, a minimum of four hours per day, with small breaks in between.
• Apply the subject knowledge to real-life situations for easy remembrance. 
• Give priority to the application type of questions rather than rote learning.
• For the self-evaluation of studied concepts, take frequent mock tests and solve previous years’ question papers.
• Learn to answer all the questions within the prescribed time limit.
• Learn in a peaceful place without any distracting objects like mobile, TV, etc.
• Have a clear idea of the question paper pattern and blueprint of each subject.

Study strategy for Mathematics

1. Have a clear understanding of basic concepts studied in class 7 and class 8. 
2. Work on homework questions and exercise problems on a regular basis.
3. First, solve simple problems, then start studying complex problems.
4. Be more attentive to mathematical operation and transposing numbers with a sign. 
5. Prepare the flashcard or chart on important equations and rules.
6. Write the formula before solving the question.
7. Underline the final answer.
8. Draw the graph on the graph sheet only.
9. Use short methods for the calculation to save time.

Study strategy for Science

1. Understand the concept through activities and experiments.
2. Use visual aids to learn the concepts.
3. Give importance to theory as well as practicals.
4. Maintain the record neatly. 
5. Make flashcards on the chemical equations, formulas, laws, diagrams, inventions and inventors names. 
6. Write the proper spelling of the technical word, scientist names, scientific names of plants and animals, etc.

Study strategy for Social Science

1. Make a list of important dates, events, names, etc., on a chart and stick to the study table for regular recall of concepts.
2. Read the textbook thoroughly.
3. Maps are the scoring part of the question paper, so don’t forget to learn the map.
4. Have a clear idea of the current political situation of the state and the county.
5. For long answer type questions, write the answers in the points rather than lengthy paragraphs.
6. Don’t repeat the same points for the sake of word count.

Study strategy for English

1. English is a scoring subject, but meanwhile, it is important to develop excellent writing skills to get good marks in the exam.
2. Grammar is an important aspect of language. So answers should be from grammatical errors and use proper punctuation. 
3. To develop and improve writing skills and English language knowledge, make a habit of reading newspapers, storybooks, novels, science fiction, etc.
4. Read the unseen passage carefully and answer questions accordingly.
5. Know the current formats of letter writing, advertisement writing, etc.
6. Have a clear idea of the basics of grammar.
7. Do not give any space for spelling errors.

Recommended Chapters

It is always a good idea to understand all topics, especially those in Science and Mathematics because they will be continued in later grades. However, when it comes to the exam, it’s equally important to plan ahead. So, here are some suggested chapters for Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.

Recommended Chapters for Mathematics

Term I	Term II	Term III
Theory of sets	Algebra	Geometry
Algebra	Trigonometry	Mensuration
Geometry	Statistics	Probability
Coordinate geometry		Graphs

Recommended Chapters for Science

Term I	Term II	Term III
Animal kingdom	Human Body Organ System	Structure and Physiological Functions of Plants
Cells	Bio-geo Chemical Cycle	Periodic Classification of Elements
Atomic structure	Chemical Equation	Chemical Bonds
Motion	Sound	Work, Power and Energy
Liquids		Heat and Gas Laws

Recommended Chapters for Social Science

Term I	Term II	Term III
Ancient Civilizations	Beginning of Modern Age	The French Revolution (1789)
Medieval Age	Tamil Nadu – Manufacturing Industries	Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Physiography of Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu Transport and Communications	Environmental Issues
Climate of Tamil Nadu	The State Government	Conservation of Resources and Sustainable Development
Resources of Tamil Nadu	Rights and Duties of Citizens	Contemporary Social Issues of Tamil Nadu
The Union Government	Indian Currency	Equilibrium Price
Demand and Supply

Student Counselling

Present education is more about practical application than rote learning. This helps in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The education system is changed from teacher-centred education to student-centred learning to provide numerous opportunities to explore knowledge. Students should make the best use of it. Still, some students are stressed about their studies. Here are a few tips to overcome it.

1. Know the wise use of time for all the activities to explore knowledge in all fields.
2. Each person is unique and blessed with different talents and skills. Explore it rather than compare it with others.
3. Put continuous smart efforts to achieve the goal without getting distracted by small failures. 
4. Always have a short term goal and long term goals.
5. To be active throughout the day, spend some valuable time on interesting activities or yoga, meditation, sports, etc.
6. Keep building the foundation for your interesting career opportunities at this stage only.
7. Exams are an important element of a student’s education since exams measure their scholastic abilities. However, have the option of choosing your career field at a later stage. As a result, gather all of the knowledge you can in your chosen field.
8. It is critical to maintaining concentration throughout classes and studies from the start. Stress and exam anxiety might result from last-minute studying.
9. There is no shortcut to success. So, study and revise all the subjects every day. Spend extra time on difficult subjects.
10. When you are learning, keep away all the distracting objects and sit in a calm place with bright light.

Parent/Gaurdian counselling

• At this adolescent age, there should be a healthy, friendly relationship between the child and parents/guardians. 
• Have a real regular conversation with the child to know their prospects of thinking and ideas.
• Guide your child to deal with problems and ideas of overcoming them. 
• Have regular interaction with school authority and subject teachers to know the progress of children in the school activities and studies.
• Maintain a healthy home environment, as children’s actions are influenced by their parent’s behaviour and the mood of the home.
• Encourage his/her interests.
• Don’t judge only on the basis of marks. 
• Give importance to value-based education with the all-around development of the child.
• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem in the child.
• Have regular checks on his/her school assignments, notes, homework, class test answer sheets, etc.

Attempt Mock Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the exam pattern followed by the Tamil Nadu Board Class 9?
A. For the evaluation of Class 9 students, the Tamil Nadu Board uses a trimester system and a CCE pattern. Each term has its own set of Formative and Summative Assessments.

Q2. Tamil Nadu Board provides education in how many Languages?
A. Tamil Nadu Board provides education in English and Tamil medium.

Q3. What are the marks required to get an A1 grade in Class 9?
A. Scores of 91-100 out of 100 on the overall exam are required for an A1 grade. Marks should be 37-40 out of 40 for Formative Assessment and 55-60 out of 60 for Summative Assessment.

Q4. What is the marks distribution pattern for Formative and Summative Assessment for Class 9?
A. Class 9 has three term exams. The Formative Assessment carries 40 marks, and the Summative Assessment carries 60 marks for each term.

Q5. What is a TRUST Examination?
A. Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search Examination is commonly called Trust Examination. This exam aims at encouraging the education of rural students. The students studying in class 9, whose parental annual income is less than Rs.1 Lakh, are eligible to appear for the examination. Students who pass this exam are rewarded with a scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per year for continuous four years.

Dos and Donts

Q1. What is the exam pattern followed by the Tamil Nadu Board Class 9?
A. For the evaluation of Class 9 students, the Tamil Nadu Board uses a trimester system and a CCE pattern. Each term has its own set of Formative and Summative Assessments.

Q2. Tamil Nadu Board provides education in how many Languages?
A. Tamil Nadu Board provides education in English and Tamil medium.

Q3. What are the marks required to get an A1 grade in Class 9?
A. Scores of 91-100 out of 100 on the overall exam are required for an A1 grade. Marks should be 37-40 out of 40 for Formative Assessment and 55-60 out of 60 for Summative Assessment.

Q4. What is the marks distribution pattern for Formative and Summative Assessment for Class 9?
A. Class 9 has three term exams. The Formative Assessment carries 40 marks, and the Summative Assessment carries 60 marks for each term.

Q5. What is a TRUST Examination?
A. Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search Examination is commonly called Trust Examination. This exam aims at encouraging the education of rural students. The students studying in class 9, whose parental annual income is less than Rs.1 Lakh, are eligible to appear for the examination. Students who pass this exam are rewarded with a scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per year for continuous four years.

List of Schools

In Tamil Nadu, there are approximately 45000 schools spread throughout 30 districts. Here are the names and addresses of a few schools in Tamil Nadu.

S.No.	School Board	Name of the School
1	State Board	Chintadripet Boys Higher Secondary School
2	State Board	Guru Nanak Mat. Sr. Sec School
3	State Board	K.C. Sankaralinga Nadar Higher Secondary School
4	State Board	Muslim Higher Secondary School
5	State Board	P.S. Higher Secondary School
6	State Board	The Hindu Higher Secondary School
7	State Board	Vellayan Chettiar Higher Secondary School
8	State Board	Wesley Higher Secondary School
9	State Board	MCC Public School

To view and download the complete list of the state board schools in Tamil Nadu, click here.

Parent Counselling

Q1. Are Class 9 marks added for 10?
A. Class 9 marks are not added for class 10. But it is necessary for the student to understand and learn all the concepts of Class 9 as class 10 concepts are a continuation of Class 9.

Q2. How can I help my child to overcome exam stress?
A. First, make your child understand the simple ways, tricks to answer the questions. Assist him/her in clearing the doubts, giving previous year question papers to solve and making him/her take frequent mock tests. Appreciate his/her progress and encourage him/her to think positively.

Q3. What is the best career opportunity for my child?
A. There are no direct professional opportunities in Class 9. But at this stage, it is crucial to provide sufficient information on employment prospects as well as assistance on how to choose the best career opportunities in their chosen profession.

Q4. What are the tips for scoring good grades in Class 9?
A. Give a well-planned timetable and make the child follow it. Provide blueprint, previous year questions and frequent mock tests.

Q5. How can I make my child get interested in studies?
A. Continuous referencing only to the textbooks and monotony in studies may result in a lack of interest in studies. So, provide your child with different methods of learning like learning by doing, practical experience of the topic, etc. Guide your child to use Embibe App where all the topics are covered with interesting videos, DIY, activities, mock-tests, etc.

List of Future Exams

School-based exams check the understanding of the concept by the child. It promotes the students to Class 10 based on their performance in the formative assessment and summative assessment. National and International level competitive exams check the subject knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Competitive exams help the child to boost self-confidence, thirst for knowledge and interest in the subject.

Some of the competitive Olympiad exams to which Class 9 can appear are:

Competitive Exams	Official Link
International Science Olympiad (ISO)	ISO
International Maths Olympiad (IMO)	IMO
English International Olympiad (EIO)	EIO
General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO)	GKIO
International Computer Olympiad (ICO)	ICO
International Drawing Olympiad (IDO)	IDO
National Essay Olympiad (NESO)	NESO
National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO)	NSSO

Some of the competitive exams to which Class 9 students can appear are:

• National Talent Search Examination (NTSE): Science, Maths, Social Science, Mental Ability and General Knowledge are tested through this exam. Qualified students are awarded cash prizes and scholarships for the next academic year.
• National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NLSTSE): The subjects included are Maths, Science, and other general Awareness questions.
• Indian National Olympiad (INO): The syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior Science. This exam has a five-stage procedure. The initial stage is the written exam conducted by NSE (National Standard Examination).
• GeoGenius: In this exam, students are asked to mark the various locations of India on a blank map to create interest in geography. 
• National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO): This exam tests and analyses the mental ability and mathematical skills of the students. It aims to reduce the fear of mathematics and makes it an easy and loving subject for the students
• National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS): It is conducted by the Directorate of Government Examination. The candidate studying in Class 9 and whose parental annual income does not exceed Rs.1,50,000/- is eligible to appear for the examinations. Students who passed this exam are rewarded with a scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per year.
• Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search Examination (TRUSTS Examination): This exam aims at encouraging the education of rural students. Every year the exam is conducted in the month of September. The students studying in Class 9, whose parental annual income is less than Rs.1 Lakh, are eligible to appear for the examination. Students who pass this exam are rewarded with a scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per year for continuous four years.

Learning from Real World

Concepts learnt in the classroom are applied to real-life situations, or concepts are taught through the easily accessible material from the environment for effective learning, easy understanding, and to create interest in the subject. It reduces the subject complexity and subject burden of the students. Learning from the real world can be executed through group activities, experiments, activities, field trips, group activities through students. Students should always be exposed to authentic learning experiences.

Future Skills

Coding

Coding is related to the computer language, but the benefits of learning coding are not just restricted to computer knowledge. Coding mainly focuses on developing competencies in different areas like Artificial intelligence (AI), Data Sciences, Research, etc.

Apart from this, coding also helps in developing the following skills.

• Critical analysis
• Problem-solving
• Self-confidence
• Self-esteem
• Reasoning
• Competitive spirit
• Creative thinking

Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is an exciting method to learn through projects and activities.

• Drama can be used to teach subjects like English and Hindi.
• Some Social Science principles are taught through discussion, survey, and fieldwork, among other methods.
• Experiments, field investigations, and other methods can be used to learn Science.
• Some Mathematics topics, such as profit and loss, area measurement, and so on, should be taught to pupils through activities.
• Students can make use of the Embibe App. Embibe App offers DIY for every grade, subject, and chapter to make learning more enjoyable and meaningful.

Career Skills

The selection of career options is one of the most important decisions of life. Whatever career field students may select but some basic skills are common and necessary for the fields. These skills can be taught right from schooling through different activities, real-life experiences and Do It Yourself (DIY) activities. 

Some of the career skills which are achieved through school are:

• Listening skills: This can be achieved through Languages and activities like storytelling, memory games, etc.
• Working in a diverse environment: Group activities, Drama, Group projects gives the experience of working in a diverse environment.
• Communication skills: It is one of the most important qualities to have in all disciplines and in everyday life. Group discussion, debates, and seminars are just a few strategies that aid in the development of communication skills in an indirect way.
• Research skills: Science projects are primarily concerned with the development of students’ research abilities. 
• Planning: Curricular and cocurricular activities, tests, competitions, etc., make students focus on planning, preparation and execution.
• Leadership skills: Making school Parliaments, Group activities, School Assembly, etc., inculcate leadership qualities in pupils.
• Emotionally strong: Success and failures teach the students to be emotionally strong.
• Self-analysis: Anecdotal report of the child is the best way for self-analysis.
• Exploring knowledge: School Library, Artificial Intelligence, Do It Yourself (DIY) help in exploring knowledge.
• Language skills: It is taught in schools through language subjects like English, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, etc.