CBSE has issued new skill education guidelines for Classes 6–8, introducing coding, AI, design thinking and digital skills with hands-on projects and teacher training.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released new guidelines to strengthen skill education for students in Classes 6 to 8. From upcoming academic session, coding, artificial intelligence (AI), digital citizenship and design thinking will be integrated into middle school curricula across all CBSE-affiliated schools.
CBSE will also conduct teacher orientation programs to help educators deliver the updated curriculum using NCERT Skill Bodh activity materials. The board aims to shift learning from rote memorization to hands-on, practical and project-based activities, preparing students for future technology-oriented careers.
Under updated framework, skill subjects will be assessed through projects and practical evaluations and marks may contribute to students’ overall performance metrics, reinforcing experiential learning alongside academics.
What CBSE Students Will Learn (Classes 6–8)
| Class | Focus Areas | Skills and Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Foundations in digital and practical skills | Introduction to basic coding, computational thinking, design thinking, and digital citizenship; hands-on projects in school labs. |
| Class 7 | Applied skills and problem-solving | Intermediate coding projects, basic AI concepts, financial literacy, collaboration exercises, and real-life problem-solving tasks. |
| Class 8 | Advanced application and innovation | AI applications, data handling and interpretation, innovation projects, ethical digital use, and presentation of project work demonstrating skill mastery. |
CBSE recommends 270 hours of practical, project-based learning across Classes 6–8, with weekly skill periods and dedicated skill labs to support experiential learning.
Students appearing for CBSE 10th Board Exam 2026 must understand the strategy to utilize CBSE date sheet 2026 for preparation of CBSE Board Exams 2026. CBSE 10th Phase 1 Board Exam 2026 will commence on February 17 and will conclude on March 9, 2026. Now, let us understand ways to use CBSE date sheet to commence CBSE Class 10 preparation 2026.
Prepare a subject-wise list for CBSE Class 10, 12
List down all the subjects of CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026. Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 will commonly be appearing for English, Hindi, Science, Social Science and Mathematics.
List down CBSE Class 10, 12 syllabus and list of topics to cover
Students are advised to cover the complete CBSE 10th syllabus 2026. It is important for students to cover the whole syllabus to score well in board exams. Students must also not forget to make note of important topics to cover to avoid last minute hassles.
Know your subject-wise strengths and weakness
Prioritize the subjects you think you are weak in. Try to cover the whole syllabus using time management. It is important to cover weak subjects before the ones you feel confident about. Use the CBSE 10th timetable to know the number of preparatory days allotted to each subject. Try and cover lengthy subjects much prior to any other subjects.
Make Notes for Revision
While preparing for CBSE Board Exams 2025 Class 10, students are advised to make notes for all the subjects. The short notes prepared during the preparation process will help students in last-minute revisions.
Don’t forget to test yourself!
While preparing for CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026, students are advised to keep testing themselves. Practice as many CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026. Use previous year question papers to revise and practice for CBSE board exams 2025. Practicing sample papers will not only help students understand their preparation level but also teach them time management while making under the CBSE 10th exam pattern.
You have to just revise your subjects daily. You can also buy some handbooks. The best way is to study daily. Just two months before exam buy a 10 years solved and study it.
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CBSE board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year.
So, you are advised to go through the CBSE 10th syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the CBSE 10th board exams.
You can go through the article below to check the penalties for cheating during board exams:
https://www.shiksha.com/news/boards-cheating-during-cbse-board-exams-2023-check-penalty-for-cheating-in-cbse-10th-12th-board-exams-blogId-115193