Notice No: 13/2026-2027

Notice Date: 24/04/2026

Class IX

Dear Parent

The school would like to inform you about the recent curriculum reforms introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students entering Class IX from the academic session 2026–27. These changes are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and aim to promote conceptual understanding, critical thinking and student choice in learning.

The subjects to be offered in Class IX are listed below:

Subject	Serial No
1	English ( R1 language)
2	Hindi/ Bengali ( R2 language)
3	Mathematics (compulsory for all) Advanced Mathematics (optional)
4	Science (compulsory for all) Advanced Science (optional)
5	Social Science
6	Vocational Education : A. Kaushal Vikas (Compulsory for all) B. Optional subjects ( Information Technology/Introduction to Financial Markets) ***
7	Art Education ( Visual Art, Dance, Music and Theatre)
8	Physical Education and Well-being
9	Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence *
10	Individuals in Society **

* Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence as modules for 2026-2027.

**Individuals in Society will be introduced as per CBSE guidelines when released.

*** Artificial Intelligence and Data Science which were offered earlier will be discontinued as the 6th subject / optional subject as per CBSE guidelines.

Key Highlights of advanced Science and advanced Mathematics :

CBSE has introduced Mathematics Advanced and Science Advanced as optional additional papers for students who wish to engage in deeper conceptual learning.

Nature of Advanced Papers:
- Optional in nature (students may choose either Mathematics Advance or Science Advance or both. They may also not choose any of the option and only do Compulsory Mathematics and Science.)
- 25 marks each
- 1-hour duration
- Focus on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and advanced concepts beyond the standard syllabus.
- The extra classes will be held once a week from 7.15 am to 7.55 am (Advanced Mathematics and Advanced Science on alternate weeks)
Assessment & Reporting:
- Students scoring 50% or above will receive a remark: “Advanced Level Successfully Cleared”
- Marks will not be added to the overall aggregate
- No negative remark will be reflected in the report card if the student scores below 50%

Please fill up the consent form below and send it to your daughter’s Class Teacher by 30th April, 2026.

CONSENT FORM
(To be submitted to the Class Teacher by 30th April, 2026)

I, __________________________ (Parent/Guardian of __________________________, Class IX, Section _____), have understood the details regarding the CBSE Advanced Level option in Mathematics and Science and also about the optional subject under Vocational Education that my daughter will have to take up in addition to the mandatory component (Kaushal Vikas).

I hereby give my consent for my ward to opt for:

☐ Mathematics Advanced
☐ Science Advanced

Optional subject under Vocational Education (Choose any one) :

☐ Information Technology (IT)

☐ Introduction to Financial Markets (IFM)

Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________

Signature: ________________________
Contact Number: __________________
Date: _____________________________