The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday released the curriculum for the academic session 2026-27. In the curriculum the board introduced several updates aligned with the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-2023).
The revised curriculum has been made available for Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 on the official CBSE Academic Portal under the “Curriculum 2026-27” section. According to the board, the changes aim to modernise school education and bring it in line with evolving learning needs.
Secondary Curriculum: Part – 1 (Class IX)
Secondary Curriculum: Part – 1 (Class X)
Secondary Curriculum: Part – 2 (XI-XII)
One of the major updates this year is the introduction of a new scheme of studies for Class 9, marking a structured shift in how subjects and learning outcomes are organised at the secondary level.
Meanwhile, the curriculum for Classes 11 and 12 was released on April 1, 2026, followed by the curriculum for Classes 9 and 10 on April 2, 2026. To help schools, teachers and students understand the changes better, CBSE is also conducting a special webinar to clarify the revised scheme of studies and other updates.
Key Highlights of the New Curriculum
The CBSE Curriculum 2026-27 focuses on a more student-centric and future-ready approach. Some of the key highlights include:
- Competency-based education to emphasise understanding over rote learning
- Experiential and skill-based learning to enhance practical knowledge
- Greater flexibility in subject choices for students
- Focus on holistic development, including cognitive, social and emotional growth
With these updates, CBSE aims to move beyond traditional exam-focused learning and encourage critical thinking, creativity and real-world application of knowledge among students.
