The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 for the academic year 2025-26. This announcement is crucial for students, teachers, and schools as it sets the foundation for board exam preparation and classroom learning.
With the release of the updated syllabus, CBSE aims to enhance conceptual learning, reduce rote memorisation, and encourage analytical thinking in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Schools affiliated with CBSE are advised to follow this syllabus strictly to ensure uniformity in education across the country.
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Students and teachers can download the detailed syllabus for all subjects from the official CBSE website (www.cbse.gov.in). The syllabus includes chapter-wise weightage, marking schemes, and assessment patterns.
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The syllabus can be downloaded from the official website by following the listed steps
3. Click on “Curriculum 2025 26” from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on Secondary Curriculum for Class 9 and 10 & Senior Secondary Curriculum for Class 11 and 12.
5. Click on the downloading link of the required subject to download the syllabus file.
The newly released syllabus is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to promote conceptual understanding, application-based learning, and critical thinking.
No Major Reductions: Unlike previous years, CBSE has retained most topics, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Focus on Competency-Based Education: More weightage has been given to competency-based questions, aligning with the latest assessment patterns.
Updated Question Paper Format: The board exams will have more case-based, assertion-reason, and analytical questions to test conceptual clarity.
NCERT-Based Learning: The syllabus remains closely aligned with NCERT textbooks, ensuring uniformity across schools.
Subject-Wise Updates: Some subjects have undergone minor modifications, especially in science and humanities, to keep up with evolving educational standards.
The revised syllabus is crucial for students preparing for their board exams and competitive exams like NEET and JEE. Teachers and coaching institutes must also align their study materials and lesson plans accordingly.
CBSE has advised schools to implement the syllabus from the beginning of the academic session to ensure timely syllabus completion and effective exam preparation.
Stay tuned for further updates and expert analysis on exam patterns and preparation strategies!