Last Updated: July 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has initiated the preparation of a State Curriculum Framework (SCF) to implement the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 across Classes 9 to 12. The initiative has received financial approval under the Samagra Shiksha Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B) 2026–27, approved by the Union Ministry of Education.
The proposed framework is intended to guide curriculum planning, classroom pedagogy and student assessment across UP Board-affiliated schools. It forms part of the state’s efforts to align secondary education with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes competency-based learning, multidisciplinary education and practical skill development. Unless otherwise specified, the reforms discussed below remain subject to Government Orders and notifications issued by UPMSP and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
State Curriculum Framework Drafting Begins
The drafting process commenced with a five-day workshop at the UPMSP headquarters in Prayagraj, bringing together subject experts, academicians and education professionals from across the state.
According to UPMSP, the SCF will serve as a roadmap for curriculum design, teaching practices and student assessment. It also seeks to reflect Uttar Pradesh’s regional needs, local languages, cultural diversity and the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), while encouraging conceptual understanding, critical thinking and experiential learning.
Reform Status at a Glance
|
Reform |
Status |
Proposed Timeline* |
|
SCF drafting workshop |
Confirmed |
Underway |
|
NCF-SE 2023 implementation |
Under Development |
2026–27 |
|
Ten-subject curriculum for Classes 9–10 |
Proposed |
2025–26 |
|
1,000-mark assessment pattern |
Proposed |
Along with revised curriculum |
|
Mandatory vocational education |
Proposed |
2026–27 |
*Implementation remains subject to official approval and notification.
Proposed Changes for Classes 9 and 10
UPMSP has proposed expanding the curriculum from six to ten subjects.
The revised structure includes a compulsory three-language formula. Hindi will remain mandatory, while students will choose two additional languages from 19 approved options, including English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia, Kannada, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Nepali, Pali, Arabic and Persian.
Mathematics, Science and Social Science will continue as core subjects. Students will also choose one elective from Computer Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Home Science, Environmental Science, Anthropology or NCC. Art education, physical education and socially useful productive work are also proposed as compulsory components.
|
Category |
Subjects |
|
Languages |
Hindi and two additional languages |
|
Core Subjects |
Mathematics, Science and Social Science |
|
Elective |
Computer Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Home Science, Environmental Science, Anthropology or NCC |
|
Additional Components |
Art Education, Physical Education and Social Service |
Proposed Assessment Pattern
The Board has proposed replacing the existing 600-mark evaluation pattern with a 1,000-mark system.
|
Assessment Component |
Marks |
|
Written Examination |
80 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
|
Total per Subject |
100 |
The revised model is intended to assess conceptual understanding, application of knowledge and analytical ability alongside classroom performance through a competency-based approach.
Computer Education to Reflect Emerging Technologies
The revised syllabus proposed for Classes 11 and 12 replaces C++ and HTML with Python and Java while introducing Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and 3D Printing. Robotics and Drone Technology are also included for senior secondary students.
For Classes 9 and 10, the updated syllabus gives greater emphasis to cybersecurity, e-governance, networking and digital safety while removing several introductory chapters on the history and generations of computers.
Vocational Education Expansion
Vocational education is proposed to become compulsory for Classes 9 and 11 from the 2026–27 academic session.
Prepared in collaboration with the Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, the proposal includes 108 vocational curricula covering sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Healthcare, Agriculture, Media Studies and Automobile Service Technology. Students are also expected to complete a mandatory 10-day industry internship linked to their chosen vocational course.
State planning documents further indicate a proposal to recruit nearly 60,000 vocational instructors across approximately 29,000 UP Board-affiliated schools.
Planning-Stage Note: Statistics relating to school coverage, vocational curricula and instructor recruitment are based on official planning documents and government announcements available as of July 2026. These figures remain subject to revision through subsequent Government Orders and implementation notifications.
Policy Significance
The proposed reforms aim to align secondary education in Uttar Pradesh with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 by strengthening competency-based learning, vocational education, digital literacy and continuous assessment. Their implementation will also require updated teaching resources, teacher capacity-building and phased institutional preparedness to support effective adoption across schools.
Verification Note
This article is based on official policy documents and announcements available as of July 2026, including the Samagra Shiksha AWP&B, UPMSP communications, NCF-SE 2023, NEP 2020 and related government planning documents. Readers should verify subsequent circulars or Government Orders for the latest implementation status.
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Official Sources
- Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP)
- State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttar Pradesh
- Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education
- Samagra Shiksha Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B)
- National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE)
Disclaimer
This article is based on official announcements and policy documents available at the time of writing. Curriculum provisions, implementation schedules, assessment patterns, recruitment plans and related guidelines may be revised through subsequent Government Orders, circulars or notifications. Readers should verify the latest information through UPMSP, SCERT Uttar Pradesh, Samagra Shiksha and the Ministry of Education, as official notifications take precedence over media reports.