CBSE makes vocational education compulsory for Class 9 students, revises Class 10 board exam rules for 2027-28

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/cbse-class-9-scheme-of-studies-2026-27-new-subject-rules-compulsory-vocational-education-class-10-board-exam-and-passing-criteria-explained/articleshow/135339771.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/135339771.cms" /></a>The CBSE has revised the Class 9 Scheme of Studies for the 2026-27 academic session, introducing compulsory vocational education and changes to subject assessment. The new guidelines specify five compulsory Class 10 board examination subjects, a 33% passing requirement, optional skill subjects and subject-replacement provisions for students appearing for the 2027-28 board examinations.< a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/cbse-class-9-scheme-of-studies-2026-27-new-subject-rules-compulsory-vocational-education-class-10-board-exam-and-passing-criteria-explained/articleshow/135339771.cms">READ MORE