CBSE mandates 3rd language for classes 6-10 from 2026-27
CBSE is shaking things up for classes six through 10 starting in the 2026-27 session.
Students will need to pick up a third language (hello, NEP 2020!), and by 2031, this rule will count for Class 10 board exams too.
Art education and physical education are being made mandatory for classes nine and 10 immediately (assessed through school-based internals in the current session).
Vocational education will become a compulsory subject with an annual/board exam from the 2027-28 academic session (not from 2026-27).
CBSE adds computational thinking and AI
Get ready for some fresh additions: computational thinking and AI will be must-haves by 2029.
If you're into math or science, advanced-level courses with extra content and separate exams are coming your way in class nine.
And to make things more inclusive, CBSE is adding Dogri, Maithili, Konkani, and Santhali, so all 22 scheduled Indian languages will finally be on offer.
The goal? A curriculum that feels broader and more accessible for everyone.