CBSE’s move to make vocational education mandatory for class IX sparks concern among city schools (opens original article in a new tab)

CBSE's decision to make vocational education mandatory for class IX students has raised concerns among Bengaluru schools about implementation challenges and student burden.

• CBSE makes Kaushal Vikas mandatory for class IX students from 2026-27 academic year
• Schools in Bengaluru express concerns about staffing, curriculum adjustments, and student workload
• Textbook includes three units with vocational topics like agriculture, tailoring, and healthcare, requiring 110 hours of instruction