Download the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2024 papers. The 2025 paper is for 70 marks, 3 hours 15 minutes, 45 questions, without answers. Papers are set at district level by the education department, so they can differ between districts.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RBSE Class 9 Half Yearly Exam Question Paper 2025 Science | View PDF |
| 2024 | RBSE Class 9 Half Yearly Exam Question Paper 2024 Science | View PDF |
RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | RBSE (Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan) |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Exam | Half yearly (ardhvarshik) exam – December |
| Subject | Science |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2024 |
| Marks and time | 70 marks, 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.1-28 | Objective: MCQs and fill in the blanks | 28 × 1 = 28 |
| Q.29-34 | Very short answers | 6 × 1½ = 9 |
| Q.35-40 | Short answers | 6 × 2 = 12 |
| Q.41-43 | Longer short answers | 3 × 3 = 9 |
| Q.44-45 | Long answers with OR choice | 2 × 6 = 12 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Matter in Our Surroundings (states of matter, melting and boiling point)
- Is Matter Around Us Pure? (solutions, Tyndall effect)
- Atoms and Molecules; Structure of the Atom (valency, isotopes)
- The Fundamental Unit of Life (prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells)
- Tissues (permanent and nervous tissue)
- Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- The instructions give marks for each question group: 1, 1½, 2, 3 and 6 marks.
- Questions 44 and 45 are 6 marks each and have OR choices, such as simple permanent tissue or nervous tissue with diagrams.
- The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English), and numericals such as formula unit mass appear in the 3-mark questions.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Which medium is the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English and Hindi.
How many marks is the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 70 marks, 3 hours 15 minutes, 45 questions – Q.1-28: 28 × 1 = 28; Q.29-34: 6 × 1½ = 9; Q.35-40: 6 × 2 = 12; Q.41-43: 3 × 3 = 9; Q.44-45: 2 × 6 = 12.
Which chapters come in the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly exam?
In the 2025 paper: Matter in Our Surroundings; Is Matter Around Us Pure?; Atoms and Molecules; Structure of the Atom; The Fundamental Unit of Life; Tissues.
Is the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Papers are set at district level by the education department, so they can differ between districts.
Where can I download the RBSE Class 9 Science Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.