Download the Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper 2026 PDF free, along with the 2025 and 2024 papers. The 2026 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 7 questions, without answers. Class 9 annual papers are set by schools on the state board syllabus.
Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper PDF Download
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MH 9th Question Paper 2026 English | View PDF |
| 2025 | Maharashtra Class 9 Question Paper 2025 English (Second Term) | View PDF |
| 2024 | Maharashtra Class 9 Question Paper 2024 English | View PDF |
Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper 2026 – Quick Facts
| Board | Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Exam | Annual exam |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper 2026 – Read Online
Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper 2026 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section I – Language Study | Word-building, punctuation, prefix/suffix, sentence tasks | 10 |
| Section II – Textual Passage | Two passages with comprehension, vocabulary and grammar | 20 |
| Section III – Poetry | Poem stanzas with activities, plus appreciation of a poem | 10 |
| Section IV – Non-Textual Passage | Passage on Sachin Tendulkar with activities, plus summary | 15 |
| Section V – Writing Skills | Letter, dialogue or speech, information transfer, news report or story | 20 |
| Section VI – Skill Development | Translation of words, sentences and an idiom | 5 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026 Paper
- Textual passage: the Trojan horse (Greeks and Odysseus)
- Textual passage: the painter S. H. Raza
- Poem: 'Stay near me – do not take thy flight' (the butterfly)
- Poem for appreciation: 'What is success?' by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Letter writing, dialogue, speech and news report
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026 Paper
- Most sections offer a choice (do any four, any one, A1 or A2), so read the instructions of each part before answering.
- The poem appreciation asks you to fill given points such as title, poet, rhyme scheme, figure of speech and central idea.
- The unseen passage in Q4 is followed by a summary with a suitable title, so practise summary writing.
- Solve the 2026 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025 and 2024 papers.
Does the Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper in?
The 2026 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper?
The 2026 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 7 questions – Section I – Language Study: 10; Section II – Textual Passage: 20; Section III – Poetry: 10; Section IV – Non-Textual Passage: 15; Section V – Writing Skills: 20.
Which chapters come in the Maharashtra Class 9 English exam?
In the 2026 paper: Textual passage: the Trojan horse; Textual passage: the painter S. H. Raza; Poem: ‘Stay near me – do not take thy flight’; Poem for appreciation: ‘What is success?’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson; Letter writing, dialogue, speech and news report.
Where can I download the Maharashtra Class 9 English Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.