CBSE Updates Class 9 Syllabus for 2026-27 Academic Year

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised the Class 9 syllabus for the 2026-27 academic year, eliminating certain topics and introducing new subject requirements for students. Key changes include the removal of 'Environmental Education' for the 2027-28 board exams and the introduction of mandatory skill education subjects. Students will be assessed in five core subjects in Class 10, with options for advanced Mathematics and Science. Read on to learn more about these significant updates.

By Ambika Singh Nov 1, 2026, 10:54 IST

Changes to Class 9 Syllabus

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced modifications to the syllabus for students in Class 9 for the academic year 2026-27. A circular released on October 29 indicates that certain topics, including 'Individuals in Society', 'Computational Thinking', and 'Artificial Intelligence (AI)', will no longer be part of the Class 9 curriculum.

Moreover, when these students progress to the 2027-28 academic year, which coincides with their board examination period, they will not be required to study 'Environmental Education'. This change does not affect students currently in Class 10.

Subjects Required for Class 10

As per the new guidelines from CBSE, students in Class 10 during the 2027-28 academic session will need to take exams in five core subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, First Language (L-1), and Second Language (L-2). Those currently in Class 9 will be evaluated in these subjects during their Class 10 board exams next year. Additionally, students will have the flexibility to choose an elective subject.

Mandatory Skill Education

The CBSE has also introduced a list of 'Skill Education' subjects. Students can select one subject from a total of 22 options, which include Retail, Information Technology, Security, Automotive, Financial Markets, Introduction to Tourism, Beauty and Wellness, Agriculture, Food Production, Front Office Operations, Banking and Insurance, and Marketing and Sales.

Advanced Mathematics and Science Options

For those students who are particularly interested in Mathematics and Science, the CBSE offers the opportunity to select these subjects at an 'Advanced' level. Students can choose one of these as an elective in addition to their core subjects.