CBSE plans two-level structure for science and social science in Classes 9, 10

The Central Board of Secondary Education is reportedly working towards a similar structure for science and social science for Classes 9 and 10, beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year, after introducing two levels of mathematics for Class 10 students. All subjects and corresponding assessments, beginning with Mathematics, could be offered at two levels, with students doing some subjects at standard level and some at higher level, according to the National Education Policy, 2020, which aimed to reduce pressure. National Education Policy According to the National Education Policy, 2020, "all subjects and corresponding assessments, beginning with mathematics, could be offered at two levels, with students doing some of their subjects at the standard level and some at a higher level." According to a source, the goal of offering Science and Social Science at two levels for Classes 9 and 10 is to enable children who are capable of studying these topics to do so at a higher level before enrolling in Class 11.