UBSE new syllabus 2026 announced for classes 9 and 10
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has announced a new syllabus for classes 9 and 10 to be implemented in 2026 . The overhaul adds Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), project work and a practical evaluation framework to the board’s assessment model.
UBSE new syllabus 2026: key components
The updated curriculum emphasises both formative and summative assessment. Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) are included to assess learning during the year rather than only at the year-end.
Project work is now a formal part of assessment for classes 9 and 10. Practical evaluation protocols have also been introduced across relevant subjects to measure competency and application.
Who this applies to
This change applies to students enrolled under UBSE in class 9 and class 10 starting the 2026 academic rollout. Schools affiliated to UBSE must follow the new assessment framework once implementation begins.
Important date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Syllabus implementation year | 2026 |
What the board has clarified
UBSE has explicitly stated the move towards a mix of formative and summative assessments. The board’s framework names CATs, student projects and practical exams as formal assessment components. These are intended to broaden how student learning is measured beyond written exams.
What’s not specified yet
The board’s announcement does not include detailed weightages for CATs, projects or practicals. Specific timelines within 2026 for phased rollout are not listed. Assessment rubrics, sample question papers and teacher training schedules were not provided in the announcement.
Resources such as revised textbooks, marking schemes and any fee implications for practical components are also not detailed. Schools and teachers will likely await follow-up circulars from UBSE with operational guidelines.
What students and teachers should do now
Students in classes 9 and 10 should check with their schools about how CATs and project deadlines will be scheduled in 2026. Teachers should watch for official UBSE circulars on assessment rubrics, training programmes and resource materials.