Delhi Class IX students to get vocational education, third language; advanced math, science options

Delhi schools revise Class 9 assessment rules, make vocational education and third language compulsory

Delhi schools are set to follow a revamped Class 9 academic structure from the 2026-27 session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory. The new framework also offers advanced-level Mathematics and Science assessments, introduces AI and computational thinking modules, and sets fresh promotion criteria, marking a shift towards skill-based, multidisciplinary and competency-focused school education.

Delhi schools to introduce vocational education, third language in Class 9 under revised rules

The revised rules prescribe that a student must secure at least 33 per cent separately in internal, or, practical and external assessment in each of the six main subjects, it said and added that students must also secure at least 25 per cent in the annual examination to be eligible for promotion.

Delhi Class IX students to get vocational education, third language; advanced math, science options

Under the revised scheme, the 6 main subjects for Class IX will be Language-1, 2, Maths, Science, Social Science and Vocational Education (Kaushal Vikas).