CBSE rolls out New Curriculum with AI Course and Language Reforms

Context: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled an updated curriculum to be implemented in phases in the coming years. It is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.

Key highlights of CBSE New Curriculum with AI Course and Language Reforms

• Mandatory third language: Students will be required to study a third language from Class 6 onwards.
• Computational thinking and artificial intelligence: A compulsory course in AI and computational thinking will be introduced from Class 9 beginning in the 2027–28 academic session.
  • The first board exams for these subjects are scheduled for 2029.
• Advanced-level assessments in STEM: Optional higher-level assessments in mathematics and science will be offered in Class 10, with the first batch appearing in 2028.
• Art and physical education: These subjects will become compulsory, supported by newly developed textbooks, while some existing optional subjects may be phased out.
• Three-language framework: Languages will be taught at three proficiency levels—R1, R2, and R3.
• Introduction of R3-level textbooks: Advanced-level (R3) textbooks will be introduced from Class 6 starting in the 2026–27 session.
• Broader language choices: Additional languages such as Maithili, Santhali, Dogri, and Konkani have been included in the curriculum.
• Implementation strategy: New textbooks for AI and computational thinking are being developed for Class 9 and will be available from the 2027–28 academic year.
  • The rollout will be gradual, with the phased introduction of courses and updated learning materials.
• Assessment and examination reforms: Internal assessments will cover newly compulsory subjects like art education and vocational training.
  • Advanced mathematics and science papers will include an additional one-hour test, with recognition given to students scoring above 50%.

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