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CBSE · Class 9

Computer Applications Classes

Master computer fundamentals, cyber safety, and office tools for CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications (Code 165).

A complete preparation course for the CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications skill subject (Code 165), aligned to the official 2025-26 syllabus. Covers the basics of information technology, cyber safety, and hands-on office tools (word processor, spreadsheets, and presentations), with structured lab exercises, a report file, and project work. Built to score across the 50-mark theory paper and 50-mark practical assessment.

Word processor (MS Word / LibreOffice Writer)Spreadsheet (MS Excel / LibreOffice Calc)Presentation tool (MS PowerPoint / LibreOffice Impress)Web browser
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What you'll learn

  • Identify the components and functions of a computer system — CPU, memory (RAM/ROM), storage devices, and I/O devices
  • Distinguish system and application software and understand network types (PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN) and multimedia
  • Apply safe internet practices: strong passwords, privacy, identity protection, and recognizing malware and cybercrimes
  • Create, edit, and format professional documents in a word processor with tables, images, headers/footers, and review tools
  • Build animated presentations with slide layouts, transitions, images, and sound effects
  • Perform data manipulation in spreadsheets using formulas and SUM/AVERAGE/MIN/MAX/IF functions and create charts
  • Complete the practical Lab Test, Report File, and Project required for the 50-mark practical assessment
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Full syllabus

Mapped to the official CBSE curriculum.

01Unit 1: Basics of Information Technology+
  • Computer Systems: characteristics of a computer; components — CPU, memory, storage devices, I/O devices
  • Memory: primary memory (RAM and ROM) and secondary memory
  • Storage devices: hard disk, CD ROM, DVD, pen/flash drive, memory stick
  • I/O devices: keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, scanner, web camera
  • Types of software: system software (operating system, device drivers), application software including mobile applications
  • Computer networking: PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN; wired/wireless communication; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; cloud computers (private/public)
  • Multimedia: images, audio, video, animation
02Unit 2: Cyber-safety+
  • Safely browsing the web and using social networks: identity protection
  • Proper usage of passwords, privacy, confidentiality of information
  • Cyber stalking and reporting cybercrimes
  • Malware: viruses, adware
03Unit 3: Office Tools+
  • Word processor: create and save a document
  • Edit and format text — text style (B, I, U), font type/size/colour, alignment, paragraph and line spacing, headers/footers, page numbering, spell and grammar check, subscript/superscript, symbols, print preview and print
  • Insert pictures, page settings, bullets and numbering, borders and shading, tables (insert/delete rows and columns, merge and split cells)
  • Auto-format, track changes, review comments, drawing tools, shapes and mathematical symbols
  • Presentation tool: slide shows, slide elements, slide layouts, create/save a presentation, views (normal, slide sorter, handouts)
  • Edit and format slides: titles, subtitles, text, background, watermark, headers/footers, slide numbers
  • Insert pictures, create animations, add sound effects, rehearse timings
  • Spreadsheets: worksheet and workbook concept, create and save a worksheet
  • Working with a spreadsheet: enter numbers/text/date-time, auto fill series, format cells, insert/delete cells/rows/columns, formulas using operators (+, -, *, /), cell references, print
  • Statistical functions: SUM(), AVERAGE(), MAX(), MIN(), IF() without compound statements; charts — line, pie, scatter, bar, area
04Unit 4: Lab Exercises (Practical)+
  • Browser settings for a secure connection
  • Operating system: navigate the file system using mouse and keyboard
  • Word processing: create text documents, a letter, report, and greeting card; documents with figures; a document in an Indian language other than English
  • Create presentations with animation, images, and sound effects on text and pictures
  • Create spreadsheets performing MIN, MAX, SUM, AVERAGE and different chart types (line, bar, area, pie)

Tools you'll use

Word processor (MS Word / LibreOffice Writer)Spreadsheet (MS Excel / LibreOffice Calc)Presentation tool (MS PowerPoint / LibreOffice Impress)Web browserOperating system file manager

Exam pattern

Total 100 marks: Theory 50 + Practical 50. Theory unit weightage — Basics of IT (20), Cyber Safety (15), Office Tools (15). Practical 50 marks = Lab Test 30 (Word 10, Spreadsheet 10, Presentation 10) + Report File 8 with Viva 2 + Project 10.

Practical / project

50-mark practical component: a Lab Test on word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; a Report File of at least 4 documents (one each in word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tool) plus a viva voce; and a Project integrating most learned concepts. Lab exercises include creating letters/reports/greeting cards, a document in an Indian language, animated presentations with sound, and spreadsheets using SUM/AVERAGE/MIN/MAX functions and charts.

Who it's for

CBSE Class 9 students taking Computer Applications (Code 165) as a skill subject who want a strong foundation in IT basics, safe internet practices, and practical office-tool skills for both the theory paper and practical exam.

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What's included

  • Live interactive online classes with mentor Kajal Ma'am, available in both Group batch and One-to-One modes
  • Chapter-wise digital notes covering all three theory units: Basics of Information Technology, Cyber-safety, and Office Tools
  • Worked textbook solutions (Sumita Arora / NCERT-aligned Code 165 books) for every chapter
  • Topic-wise assignments and practice worksheets to reinforce each concept
  • Regular live doubt-solving sessions where students can ask questions in real time
  • Hands-on practical training in Word, Excel and PowerPoint with shared-screen demonstrations
  • Lab report file guidance, viva preparation and project work mentoring for the 50-mark practical exam
  • Board-pattern question practice and competency-based question drills before exams
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Why study Computer Applications?

CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications (Code 165) carries 100 marks split equally as 50 theory and 50 practical, making it one of the most scoring elective subjects when concepts and lab skills are built properly. The Class 9 syllabus lays the foundation for Class 10 Computer Applications and later for Computer Science, Informatics Practices and IT streams in Classes 11-12. Mastering the three units now - Basics of Information Technology, Cyber-safety and Office Tools - gives students both strong board marks and genuine digital literacy. Because half the marks come from hands-on practicals and projects, structured live guidance is what turns this subject into an easy 90-plus scorer.

The digital-literacy, cyber-safety and office-productivity skills built in this course are foundational for any future engineering, computer science or data-related degree, and for everyday work across the IT industry. It introduces students early to how computers, networks and software actually work, which supports later study of programming, AI and information technology. Even outside tech careers, fluency with documents, spreadsheets and safe internet practice is a baseline skill in almost every modern profession.

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Course FAQs

Is this CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications course fully online?+
Yes. All classes are conducted live online by Kajal Ma'am, who has been teaching computer subjects since 2006. Students join interactive sessions from home and can ask doubts in real time during the class. There are no pre-recorded lectures - every session is taught live.
Do you offer Group batch and One-to-One classes, and how do the fees differ?+
Both modes are available. Group batch classes are more affordable and let students learn alongside peers, while One-to-One classes offer a fully personalised pace and dedicated attention at a higher fee. Share your child's class and preferred mode with us and we will quote the exact fee for each option.
Which board and syllabus does this course follow?+
It is aligned to the CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications syllabus, subject Code 165, covering the three theory units - Basics of Information Technology, Cyber-safety and Office Tools - along with the prescribed practical work. We follow the latest CBSE curriculum and commonly used textbooks such as Sumita Arora for Code 165.
Will the course help with the practical exam, report file and viva?+
Yes. Since 50 of the 100 marks are practical, we give hands-on training in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, guide students in preparing the lab report file, mentor the project work, and run viva preparation so students are confident for the lab test and oral questions.
Who can join this Class 9 Computer Applications course?+
Any CBSE Class 9 student taking Computer Applications (Code 165) can join. No prior computer background is needed - we start from the basics, and students across India and abroad study with us online. Students who feel weak in computers benefit especially from the concept-first, step-by-step teaching.
Can we attend a demo class before enrolling, and what about results?+
Yes, you can request a demo session to experience the live teaching style before joining. Kwickprep has a verifiable 100% board pass record, and our focus is on building real understanding so students are well prepared for both the theory and practical components of the board exam.

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