CBSE Class 9 and 10 Syllabus Changes 2026–27: New Subjects Added, Removed & New Rules

Major CBSE Curriculum Update: Classes 9 and 10 are set for significant syllabus changes, with new subjects, skill-based learning and revised assessment rules.

New Academic Session 2026–27: The revised curriculum will apply to students entering Class 9 in 2026–27, who will appear for their Class 10 board exams in 2027–28.

Focus on Practical Learning: CBSE is shifting towards skill development, experiential learning and practical education instead of traditional rote memorisation.

Subjects Removed: Environmental Education will be discontinued for Class 10 board exams in 2027–28, while Individuals in Society, Computational Thinking and certain AI modules will be removed from Class 9.

Nine Subjects for Class 9: Students will study three languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Art Education, Physical Education and Vocational Education.

Vocational Education Mandatory: Every student must participate in skill-based learning, with school-level vocational programmes or one of 22 designated skill-based subjects.

22 Skill-Based Subjects: Options include Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Data Science, Healthcare, Banking, Agriculture and Design Thinking.

New Subject Replacement Rule: Students failing Mathematics, Science or Social Science may replace the subject with a passed skill-based subject from the designated 22-subject list, subject to CBSE rules.

Changes in Assessment: Art Education and Physical Education will receive grades instead of numerical marks in Class 10, while students with special needs will have additional subject-choice provisions.

Important Reminder: The revised rules apply to the specified incoming Class 9 batch. Existing Class 10 students will continue under the current examination pattern.

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