CBSE Announces Curriculum Overhaul for Class 10 Students in 2027-28

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released new guidelines for the Class 9 Scheme of Studies for the 2026-27 session, which will affect students moving into Class 10 in 2027-28. These changes do not apply to the current 2026-27 Class 10 batch.

Key Curriculum Changes

• Subject Removal: Environmental Education is being removed from the Class 10 curriculum for this cohort.
• Vocational Requirement: Vocational education is now compulsory. Students must choose either 'Kaushal Vikas' (assessed internally by schools) or one of 22 skill-based subjects (which require a board examination).
• Core Subjects: Students will study three languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Art Education, Physical Education and Well-being, and Vocational Education.

Examination and Assessment

• Board Examinations: There are five core subjects requiring board exams: the two primary languages, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Internal assessments will cover the third language, Art Education, and Physical Education.
• Passing Criteria: A minimum of 33% is required in each of the five compulsory board-exam subjects, calculated by aggregating board and internal assessment marks.
• Subject Replacement: In specific scenarios, a passed skill subject can replace a failed core subject (Mathematics, Science, or Social Science), provided the student did not opt for 'Kaushal Vikas'.

Special Provisions

Students with Special Needs (CwSN) have modified requirements, including a reduced compulsory language load and a broader list of optional subjects to meet their five-subject board exam requirement. Parents and students are advised to consult the official CBSE circular and their respective school authorities to confirm subject selection details.