Nagaland Board Class 9

The curriculum of Nagaland Board Class 9 is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) is responsible for developing quality education for secondary and higher secondary grades in the schools of Nagaland. The board is headquartered in Kohima. NBSE has introduced the grading system for Class 9 students to assess the student’s performance from the year 2007. It follows Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).

As per the latest syllabus of Nagaland board Class 9, some of the topics have been deleted. The updated syllabus and blueprint have been mentioned in the article. The phase 1 2023 exams for Class 9 were conducted from September 26, 2022, to October 01, 2022. Students can find all the important information relevant to Nagaland Board Class 9 exam pattern and syllabus, blueprint, exam dates, preparation tips and more in this article.

Nagaland Board Class 9 Exam Summary 2023

According to the latest update, the Class 9 final examinations are scheduled to be conducted in two phases. The first phase of exams was conducted from September 26, 2022, to Oct 01, 2022. The question paper for all the subjects will be provided to the schools by the board. 

The Class 9 exam question paper will be according to the distribution of topics and marks available on the exam board’s portal. For the subjects of Social Science and Maths, the questions will be designed as per the rationalised syllabus.

Particulars	Details
Name of the Board	Nagaland Board of School Education
Commonly Known as	NBSE
Date of Establishment	November 15, 1973
Date of Functioning	October 1, 1974
Headquarters	Kohima, Nagaland, India
Parent Organisation	Department of Education, Nagaland

As per the latest reports, out of the total marks, 50% of marks are set for Phase-1 exams for all the subjects. 90 minutes of time is allotted for the core subjects during Phase-1 exams. For the vocational subjects, the time allotted is 60 minutes. Students can note down the minimum qualifying marks for various subjects belonging to Phase 1 and Phase 2 as mentioned below:

Total Marks	Qualifying Marks
40	16
35	14
25	10

It is mandatory that the students score the minimum qualifying marks in each subject in Phase-1 and Phase-2 final examinations. The internal assessment will be conducted for all the subjects by the schools, and the marks will be included in the final exam results.

Nagaland board has released the Class 9 exam syllabus for the year 2023 on the official website. Knowing the syllabus helps students to plan an effective exam preparation startegy. Also, it helps them familiarize themselves with the concepts of Nagaland Board Class 9. Students can also note down the detailed syllabus for all the subjects from the tables mentioned below, It is important to study and revise the topics everyday to perform well in the final exams. 

Nagaland Board Class 9 Social Science Syllabus

The topics of Class 9 Social Science are important in terms of increasing the general awareness of the students about India, it’s topography, economics and many more. According to the latest syllabus, some of the topics have been dropped from the Social Science syllabus. The updated syllabus can be found below:

Phase-1 Syllabus

S.No	Unit Name & Chapters
UNIT-I	India and the worldChapter-1: French Revolution Chapter-2: The Russian Revolution
UNIT-II	Topography of IndiaChapter 5: The locational Setting and ReliefChapter 6: Climate Chapter 9: Wildlife
UNIT-III	Democratic politicsChapter 11: DemocracyChapter 12: Democracy in India
UNIT-IV	Understanding an economyChapter 16: EconomicsChapter 17: Population
Unit-V	Nagaland (History and Personalities of Nagaland)

Phase-2 Syllabus

S.No	Unit Name & Chapters
UNIT-I	India and the worldChapter-1: French Revolution Chapter-2: The Russian Revolution
UNIT-II	Topography of IndiaChapter 5: The locational Setting and ReliefChapter 6: Climate Chapter 9: Wildlife
UNIT-III	Democratic politicsChapter 11: DemocracyChapter 12: Democracy in India
UNIT-IV	Understanding an economyChapter 16: EconomicsChapter 17: Population
Unit-V	Nagaland (History and Personalities of Nagaland)

Nagaland Board Class 9 Mathematics Syllabus

To achieve good results in Class 9 Mathematics, students must go through the chapter-wise topics and note down the formulas. Practicing the step-wise solutions for each topic makes the students proficient in answering the questions asked in the exam. The syllabus for both Phase-1 and Phase-2 is mentioned below. A few exercises from Chapter 1 to Chapter 15 have been deleted. The latest syllabus can be noted down below:

Phase-1 Syllabus

S.No	Unit Name & Chapters
UNIT-I	Chapter 1: Number SystemsChapter 2: Polynomials
UNIT-II	Chapter 4: Linear Equations in two variables
UNIT-III	Chapter 3: Coordinate Geometry
UNIT-V	Chapter 12: Heron’s formula

Phase-2 Syllabus

S.No	Unit Name & Chapters
UNIT-IV	Chapter 5: Introduction to Euclid’s GeometryChapter 6: Lines and AnglesChapter 7: TrianglesChapter 8: QuadrilateralsChapter 10: Circles
UNIT-V	Chapter 13: Surface Areas and Volumes
UNIT-VI	Chapter 14: Statistics

Nagaland Board Class 9 Science Syllabus

As the topics of Class 9 Science require a through revision, students must draft chapter-specific notes. Students should also practice the diagrams to make their answer sheet presentable. A few topics from the chapters 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 have been removed from the NBSE Class 9 Science syllabus. The latest syllabus can be found below:

Phase-1 Syllabus

Unit Number	Topic
Unit I	Matter in Our SurroundingsAtoms and Molecules
Unit II	The Fundamental Unit of lifeDiversity in Living Organisms
Unit III	MotionWork and Energy
Unit IV	Why do we Fall ill

Phase-2 Syllabus

Unit Number	Topic
Unit I	Is Matter Around Us Pure?Structure of the Atom
Unit II	TissuesForce and Laws of MotionGravitationSound
Unit III	MotionWork and Energy
Unit IV	Improvement in Food Resources

Students can also refer to the Nagaland board Class 9 syllabus from the official website by clicking here.

Blueprint plays a cruical role in understanding the marking scheme for various chapters. Referring to the blueprint helps students to proritise the topics based on the marks distribution, Before starting the exam preparation for any subject, students muts go through the blueprint to have a clear understanding of the topic and marks allotted to each topic. The blueprint for all the subjects can be noted down from the below-mentioned tables:

Nagaland Board Class 9 Social Science Blueprint

As per the latest blueprint, Unit 5, Nagaland (History and Personalities of Nagaland) of Phase-1 weighs the maximum weightage of 10 marks, and the total marks are 40 marks. Unit 3, Democratic politics carries the maximum weightage followed by Unit 1, India and the world and Unit 2, Topography of India. The total is 40 marks each for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Phase-1 Blueprint

Unit Name	Marks Distribution
UNIT-I – India and the world	(8 Marks)
UNIT-II – Topography of India	(8 Marks)
UNIT-III – Democratic politics	(6 Marks)
UNIT-IV – Understanding an economy	(8 Marks)
Unit-V – Nagaland (History and Personalities of Nagaland)	(10 Marks)
Total Marks	40 Marks

Phase-2 Blueprint

Unit Name	Marks Distribution
UNIT-I – India and the world	10 Marks
UNIT-II – Topography of India	10 Marks
UNIT-III – Democratic politics	12 Marks
UNIT-IV – Understanding an economy	8 Marks
Total Marks	40 Marks

Nagaland Board Class 9 Mathematics Blueprint Chapter 2 Polynomials holds the maximum weightage of 12 marks followed by the Number systems and Herons formula, which holds 9 marks. The total marks is 40 marks for Phase 1. Chapter 7 Triangles and Chapter 8 Quadrilaterals together carry 12 marks. Chapter 11, Surface Areas and Volumes carries 11 marks of weightage. The total marks is 40 marks for Phase 2.

Phase-1 Blueprint

Unit	Chapter Name & Marks Distribution
UNIT-I	Chapter 1: Number Systems (9 marks)Chapter 2: Polynomials (12 marks)
UNIT-II	Chapter 4: Linear Equations in two variables (3 marks)
UNIT-III	Chapter 3: Coordinate Geometry (4 marks)
UNIT-V	Chapter 12: Heron’s formula (9 marks)
Total Marks	40 marks

Phase-2 Blueprint

Unit	Chapter Name & Marks Distribution
UNIT-IV	Chapter 5: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry (1 mark)Chapter 6: Lines and Angles (4 marks)Chapter 7: Triangles & Chapter 8: Quadrilaterals (12 marks)Chapter 10: Circles (7 marks)
UNIT-V	Chapter 13: Surface Areas and Volumes (11 marks)
UNIT-VI	Chapter 14: Statistics (5 marks)
Total Marks	40 marks

Nagaland Board Class 9 Science Blueprint

Atoms and molecules and the fundamental unit of life carry 7 marks each from Phase 1. Structure of the atom and Tissues carry a maximum of 7 marks. The total marks is 40 marks each for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Phase-1 Blueprint

Unit Number	Topic
Unit I	Matter in Our Surroundings (4 marks)Atoms and Molecules (7 marks)
Unit II	The Fundamental Unit of life (7 marks)Diversity in Living Organisms (6 marks)
Unit III	Motion (5 marks)Work and Energy (5 marks)
Unit IV	Why do we Fall ill (6 marks)
Total Marks	40 marks

Phase-2 Blueprint

Unit Number	Topic
Unit I	Is Matter Around Us Pure? (5 marks)Structure of the Atom (7 marks)
Unit II	Tissues (7 marks)
Unit III	Force and Laws of Motion (6 marks) Gravitation (4 marks)Sound (5 marks)
Unit V	Improvement in Food Resources (6 marks)
Total Marks	40 marks

The Phase 1 exams of the Nagaland board Class 9 started on September 26, 2022, and ended on October 01, 2022. The detailed timetable is mentioned below.

Exam Date	Subject
September 26, 2022	Social Sciences
September 27, 2022	Mathematics
September 28, 2022	English
September 29, 2022	Science
September 30, 2022	Second Language
October 01, 2022	Sixth SubjectsVocational Subjects

The time table can be downloaded from the official website by clicking here.

The Phase 2 exams of the Nagaland board Class 9 started on November 29, 2022, and ended on December 06, 2022. Students can check the table below for the detailed reference of Phase 2 exam dates.

Exam Date	Subject
November 29, 2022	Science
November 30, 2022	English
December 02, 2022	Mathematics
December 03, 2022	Social Science
December 05, 2022	Second Language
December 06, 2022	Second Language

Study plans are a great way to begin the exam preparation. They motivate the students to reach their set daily targets and complete studying few topics of the syllabus everyday. The study plan for Nagaland board Class 9 exams is mentioned below. Students can find the best exam preparation tips along with the detailed study plan as mentioned below:

Preparation Tips for Nagaland Board Class 9

The preparation tips mentioned below will encourage the students to upgrade their exam preparation and motivate them to perform better in the exams. 

• Students must prepare a strategic study schedule that focuses on all subjects equally.
• It is important for the students to analyse their areas of improvement and prepare for the exams accordingly. To analyse the areas of strengths and weaknesses, students must attempt the mock tests and go through the detailed feedbacks.
• For the chapters that involve calculations and numerical problems, students must practice with focus and dedication to develop speed and accuracy.
• Students can refer to Embibe App to learn all the concepts of Nagaland Board Class 9 through videos. They can go through the subject-wise chapter explanations provided by the subject experts.
• It is important to complete studying all the subjects at least one month before the exams, so there is enough time left for revision.
• To make the exam preparation easy, students can start studying the topics with more weightage and proceed to other topics. However, it is important to study all the topics without fail.
• Self-assessment is a crucial part of exam preparation. Students must practice sample papers and previous year’s question papers to analyse their areas of improvement.

Detailed Study Plan for Nagaland Board Class 9

A good study plan involves equal priority to all subjects. To improve overall performance, it is important that the students draft a strategic timetable that emphasises a well-planned timetable for all the subjects. The detailed study plan for all the subjects of Nagaland board Class 9 is mentioned below:

• Study Plan for Mathematics: As Mathematics requires abundant practice, students must dedicate at least 2-3 hours of their day to practice the sums. Students must focus more on the chapters that seem difficult to understand and solve. Also, the topics with higher weightage should be given more importance. 
• The sample papers and previous year’s question papers on Embibe, have a vast number of problems that teach the students how to formulate the steps and arrive at the solutions. Students must memorise the formulas without fail every day to perform well in the exams with good speed and accuracy.

• Study Plan for Social Science: Social Science is an interesting subject if students try to understand the concepts by going through conceptual videos. Embibe provides informative videos on its platform to help students grasp the concepts quickly. To make Social Science easier, students can try to answer the questions immediately after the completion of studying each chapter.

It helps the students to excel in exams. It is important to go through the previous year’s question papers to know the questions that frequently appear in the exams.

• Study Plan for Science: For most students, Science is one of those subjects that can be easily studied and understood. Students who find Science difficult to understand can spend more time completing the syllabus compared to other subjects. 
• Practicing the diagrams is equally important to not miss out on scoring good marks overall. The topics with more distribution of marks should be prioritised over other concepts.

Check some of the frequently asked questions related to Nagaland Board Class 9 Exams 2023.

Q: Are there board examinations for Class 9?

Ans: Yes, there is a board examination for the Class 9 examination, but the FAs (Formative Assessments) are held by the school adhering to the guidance of the NBSE.

Q: Is there any change in the syllabus of Nagaland board Class 9 exams 2023?

Ans: Yes. A few topics have been deleted from the syllabus. Students can find the entire syllabus in this article.

Q: How to download the latest Class 9 Syllabus for the 2022-2023 academic year?

Ans: The Class 9 NBSE syllabus can be downloaded on the official website as well as from Embibe.

Q: Where can I find the mock tests for Nagaland board Class 9 exams?

Ans: Students can find the free mock tests for Nagaland board Class 9 exams at Embibe.

Q: Where can I find the best study material for Nagaland board Class 9 exams?

Ans: Embibe provides the best study material for Nagaland board Class 9 exams.

To acquire the best quality education, it is important for the students to go through the list of educational institutions and shortlist the ones that suit their needs. The list of educational institutions of the Nagaland state along with the locations are provided below. Students can select the ones as per their need and convenience.

Sl No.	School Name
1	Rüzhükhrie Govt. Higher Secondary Arts, Commerce & School, Kohima – 797001.
2	Govt. Higher Secondary School, Arts Tseminyu – 797109.
3	Govt. Higher Secondary School, Arts & Commerce Seikhazou, Kohima – 797001.
4	T.M. Govt. Higher Secondary School, Arts Post Box No. 74, Kohima – 797001.
5	Govt. Higher Secondary School, Arts & Commerce Jotsoma, P.O. Science College Jotsoma – 797002.
6	Govt. High School, Chunlikha
7	Govt. High School, Sendenyu,
8	Govt. High School, Botsa, P.O. Chiechama – 797105
9	Govt. High School, Kigwema, B.P.O. Kigwema, P.O. Kohima – 797001.
10	Govt. High School, Khuzama, P.O. Kohima -797001
11	Govt. High School, Chandmari, Kohima – 797001
12	Govt. High School, Rüsoma, P.O. Kohima – 797001
13	Govt. High School, Zhadima, P.O. Chiephobozou, Kohima – 797001
14	Govt. High School, Nerhema, Nerhe Model, Kohima-797001
15	Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Arts & Science Midland, Kohima – 797001.
16	Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Arts & Science Post Box No.124, Kohima – 797001
17	Baptist High, Science Mission Compound, Kohima – 797001

Studying for the Nagaland Class 9 exams also helps students prepare for other competitive examinations such as: International Science Olympiad (ISO). The International Science Olympiads are a series of annual competitions held around the world in the formal sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences. Aside from the school-level exam, there are a number of national and international competitive examinations held every year. 

Some of the competitive exams for which grade 9 students can appear are:

• Class 9 International Science Olympiad (ISO)
• Class 9 International Maths Olympiad (IMO)
• Class 9 English International Olympiad (EIO)
• Class 9 General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO)
• Class 9 International Computer Olympiad (ICO)
• Class 9 International Drawing Olympiad (IDO)
• Class 9 National Essay Olympiad (NESO)
• Class 9 National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO)