Will CBSE'S two-level exam model for Science, Social Science limit students?
India TodayThe Central Board of Secondary Education is set to introduce a two-level structure for Science and Social Science in Classes 9 and 10, starting from the 2026-27 academic session. Even though the recent CBSE proposal aims to reduce academic stress and cater to diverse learning needs, we need to remember that those students who opt for the lower level of mathematics, or Math Basic, in Classes 9 and 10 are unable to choose the science stream in Classes 11-12. Similarly, students interested in humanities are compelled to study science at the same level as those who are passionate about it," says Dhruv Parashar, Class 9, Heritage Public School. "The CBSE decision to introduce two levels of Science and Social Science complicates things for students by forcing them to decide their future stream as early as Class 8. The two-level structure allows students to concentrate on their strengths, thereby enhancing their readiness for competitive exams", says Silverline Prestige School Vice Chairman Naman Jain.