Overhaul of CBSE Syllabus for Classes 10 & 12 for 2025-26
Shruti
03/04/2025
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As per the recent updates from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), there will be a significant change to the Class 10 and Class 12 syllabus for the 2025-26 academic session onwards. These revisions are in sync with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with an emphasis on content reduction, skill-based learning, as well as equipping students for real-life scenarios. This is what you need to know.
Changes in CBSE Syllabus for 2025-26
1. Rote Learning to Ensure Rationale Understanding
- Removal of replication and overlapping topics has led to decreased syllabus load.
- Emphasis on understanding concepts and application rather than rote memorization.
- Deleted chapters marked clearly in syllabus documents.
2. Focus CBE or Competency-Based Education
- Enhanced weightage towards:
- Source integrated, case-based questions
- Application-oriented problems
- Practical, real-world issues-centric teaching, instead of textbook-focused learning
3. Additions of New Age Sub Topics
- Added AI or Artificial Intelligence for Computer Science.
- Inclusion of Financial Literacy in Mathematics.
- Covers Climate Change Education in Social Science.
- Introduced for all streams: Basics of Coding
4. Changes in Examination Pattern
- Enhanced scope of MCQ format questions – an increase of 20%.
- Decreased = long-answer questions.
- Very few internal choice questions = greater consistency in marking.
5. Multi-Disciplinary Focus– Media papers with a focus on a communication component.
- Projects integrating STEM + Social Studies.
Important Subject Specific Changes
Science (Classes 10 & 12)
- Chemistry: Applying chemistry on phenomena that occur on a daily basis is critical.
- Physics: Less focus on derivations and more on hands-on learning.
- Biology: Inclusion of newest developments in the medical field.
Mathematics (Classes 10 & 12)
- Higher focus on Data Analysis projects.
- Incorporation of Financial Mathematics chapter.
- Prioritization on the use the subject in daily living.
Social Science (Classes 10 & 12)
- Map work reduced by 30%.
- Including Current Global Issues.
- Case Studies on Current Affairs.
Computer Science (Class 12)
- In-depth coverage of Python programming.
- AI/ML basics added.
- Inclusion of cybersecurity fundamentals.
- New Financial Literacy course offered with the Fundamentals of Business as an introductory course.
Key Changes For Students’ Consideration:
- The amount of conceptual rigor does NOT change.
- Practical/project assignments carry greater weight.
- NCERT textbooks will be revised to reflect these changes.
FAQs About The Updated CBSE Syllabus:
1. Where to find the latest updated syllabus?
→ Official CBSE website: cbseacademic.nic.in
2. Will deleted chapters appear in exams?
→ No – only revised syllabus content will be tested
3. How does this affect board exam preparation?
→ More importantly, focus on conceptual understanding rather than memorization.
4. Are private candidates affected?
→ Yes, the changes affect all CBSE affiliated students
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Final Advice
These changes will result in education being offered by CBSE to become more dynamic and skill-oriented. Students must:
Download new syllabus immediately
Change their study plans to align with the new focus on competency-based learning.
Regularly practice application-based questions.
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