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CBSE Drops Environmental Education from Class 10, Makes Vocational Education Compulsory
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has updated the scheme of studies for classes 9 and 10 by removing Environmental Education and making Vocational Education mandatory. These new rules will apply to students who are in Class 9 during the 2026-27 session and will appear for Class 10 board exams in 2027-28.
Major Changes in CBSE Scheme of Studies
The Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced significant modifications for the 2026-27 academic session for classes 9 and 10. Environmental Education has been completely removed from the Class 10 syllabus, while Vocational Education has been made compulsory for students. CBSE has sent instructions regarding these updates to schools.
- Environmental Education has been removed from the main Class 10 curriculum.
- In Class 9, the subject 'Individuals in Society' and CTMI modules will no longer be part of the curriculum.
- Vocational Education will be compulsory for both Class 9 and Class 10 students.
- Other optional subjects available under the 2025-26 academic plan will continue in Class 9 (2026-27) and Class 10 (2027-28).
Who It Is For
The new scheme applies to students studying in Class 9 during the 2026-27 academic session, who will appear for the Class 10 board examinations in 2027-28. Students who are currently in Class 10 during the 2026-27 session will not be affected by these changes and will appear for their board exams under the old system.
Vocational Education and Assessment Details
For compulsory Vocational Education, students must select either a skill development subject or one of the 22 skill subjects notified by the board. Evaluation will depend on the option chosen by the student:
- Students opting for a skill development subject will be evaluated internally at the school level.
- Students choosing one of the 22 skill subjects must appear for an examination in that subject during the Class 10 board exams in 2027-28.
Compulsory Subjects for Class 10 (2027-28)
For the 2027-28 board examinations, CBSE Class 10 students will have five mandatory subjects along with an option to select an additional subject:
- First Language (R-1)
- Second Language (R-2)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- One optional subject can also be chosen by the student.
What to Do Next
Students currently in Class 9 must keep these revised rules in mind while selecting their subjects. Schools will provide students with all necessary information regarding subject options and board examinations.
Questions
Has CBSE removed Environmental Education from Class 10?
Yes, CBSE has completely removed Environmental Education from the Class 10 syllabus starting from the 2027-28 board exams.
Will the new curriculum changes affect students currently in Class 10 in 2026-27?
No, students currently studying in Class 10 during 2026-27 will take their board exams under the existing old system without any changes.
How will students be assessed in Vocational Education?
Students choosing a skill development subject will be assessed internally by their school, while those choosing from the 22 notified skill subjects must sit for a board exam in that subject in 2027-28.
Which five subjects are mandatory for Class 10 board exams in 2027-28?
The five compulsory subjects are First Language (R-1), Second Language (R-2), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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