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CBSE: Secondary and Senior School Curriculum for the Academic Session 2025-26
1. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) hereby notifies all affiliated schools that the curriculum for the academic session 2025-26 has been finalized and is being made available for reference and implementation.
2. The curriculum provides comprehensive guidelines on academic content, syllabus for examinations, learning outcomes, recommended pedagogical practices, and assessment frameworks for classes IX to XII.
3. Schools must ensure strict adherence to the curriculum directives outlined in the initial pages of the document. Subjects should be taught in alignment with the prescribed syllabus, integrating experiential learning, competency-based assessments, and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance students’ conceptual understanding and application.
4. To make effective use of the curriculum, schools are advised to implement contextualized and flexible teaching methodologies that cater to diverse learning needs in accordance to the recommendations made in the National Curriculum Framework-2023. Emphasis should be placed on project-based learning, inquiry-driven approaches, and technology-enabled education to make learning more engaging and meaningful. Schools should also prioritize collaborative lesson planning to ensure that teaching strategies remain dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready.
5. The detailed Secondary & Senior Secondary School Curriculum 2025-26 can be accessed at: https://cbseacademic.nic.in/curriculum 2026.html
6. Schools are requested to share it with all students and teachers..
Curriculum for the Academic Year 2025-26
Secondary Curriculum (IX-X)
Senior Secondary Curriculum (XI-XII)