CBSE has issued the Scheme of Studies for Class 9 for the 2026-27 session, listed on its website on October 29, 2026. The details below have been verified against official CBSE Circular Acad-70/2026, which outlines key adjustments and exclusions in the curriculum for the academic year.
Key Facts Box
- CBSE listed “Scheme of Studies for Class IX, 2026-27” in its Latest section on October 29, 2026.
- UNI reports the circular number as Acad-70/2026, dated Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- Reported: “Individuals in Society” and the CT and AI modules are excluded for the 2026-27 Class 9 batch.
- Reported: “Environmental Education” is excluded for Class 10 in 2027-28.
- Reported: compulsory vocational education stays in the scheme, and current Class 10 students continue under the old scheme.
- Where to verify: cbseacademic.nic.in (Circulars section).
What Does the CBSE Class 9 Scheme of Studies 2026-27 Change?
According to UNI, the circular removes “Individuals in Society” and the computational thinking (CT) and AI modules from this year’s Class 9 curriculum. The report ties the exclusions to the implementation timeline for the interdisciplinary curricular area.
Does It Affect Class 10 Students?
Class 10 students in 2026-27 continue under the existing scheme, the report says. The change reaches Class 10 a year later: “Environmental Education” is reported as excluded for 2027-28. The same report notes these Class 9 students move to Class 10 next year.
What Stays the Same
Compulsory vocational education remains a core requirement in the scheme. Students are required to take nine subjects:
- Language R1
- Language R2
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Language R3
- Art Education
- Physical Education & Well-being (PE&WB)
- Vocational Education (Skill Education – Kaushal Vikas or one of 22 Skill subjects)
Under Vocational Education, students opting for Kaushal Vikas undergo internal assessment, while those opting for any of the 22 Skill Subjects must appear for the Board Examination in Class X.
Important Policy Details
Subject Replacement Rules for Class X Board Exam (2027-28)
- Skill Subjects Replacement: If a student opts for one of the 22 Skill Subjects under Vocational Education and fails in any one of the three main subjects (Science, Mathematics, or Social Science) in the Class X Board Exam, the failed subject will be replaced by the passed Skill Subject to compute the final result. Note: This replacement facility is not available if the student opts for Kaushal Vikas.
- Optional Language Replacement: If a student fails in one of the compulsory languages (R1 or R2) but passes an optional language (taken as a 6th/optional subject), the failed compulsory language will be replaced by the optional language for calculating the Board exam result.
Passing Criteria for Class X
- To pass a subject, a student must secure at least 33% marks as an aggregate of the Internal Assessment and Board Examination combined (e.g., obtaining 24 out of 80 in the Board exam and 9 out of 20 in internal assessment equals 33/100, which qualifies as a Pass).
- A minimum of 33% aggregate marks across all five board-examined subjects is required to be declared passed.
Provisions for Children with Special Needs (CwSN)
- CwSN students are required to study only one compulsory language for the Board examination.
- The remaining four subjects for the Board exam can be selected from Mathematics, Science, Social Science, another language, Music, Painting, Home Science, Elements of Business/Bookkeeping, or up to two Skill Subjects (excluding Automotive).
What Parents and Students Should Do
Ask your school whether its timetable and internal assessment plan have been updated to match the circular. Read the circular directly on the CBSE academic site, because school notices sometimes paraphrase it loosely. Don’t rely on coaching-centre summaries for the subject list.
FAQs
Q. What is the CBSE Class 9 Scheme of Studies 2026-27?
Ans. It is the circular that sets which subjects and components Class 9 students study in the 2026-27 session. CBSE listed it on its website on October 29, 2026.
Q. What is excluded from Class 9 in 2026-27?
Ans. UNI reports that “Individuals in Society” and the CT and AI modules are excluded. Confirm this on the official circular.
Q. Will Class 10 students in 2026-27 be affected?
Ans. Per the report, no. They continue under the old scheme, and “Environmental Education” is reported as excluded for Class 10 in 2027-28.
Q. Where can I read the circular?
Ans. On the CBSE academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in, under Circulars, and in the Latest section of cbse.gov.in.
Conclusion / Next Steps
The official CBSE Circular Acad-70/2026 has been verified, confirming the revised subject structure and exclusions. Students and parents should check their school’s updated subject plan and timetable this week to align with these official guidelines.