केन्रीय माध्यशमक शिक्षा बोर्ड (शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के अधीन एक स्वायत्त संगठन) CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) F.1001/CBSE-Acad/Curriculum/2023 March 31, 2023 Cir No: Acad-39/2023 All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE Subject: Secondary and Senior School Curriculum and Sample Question Papers for the session 2023-24 1. CBSE annually provides the curriculum for classes IX to XII containing academic content, syllabus for examinations with learning outcomes, pedagogical practices, and assessment guidelines. 2. It is important that schools ensure curriculum transactions as per the directions given in the initial pages of the Curriculum document. The subjects should be taught as per the curriculum given by suitably incorporating strategies such as Art-Integrated Education, Experiential Learning, Pedagogical Plans, etc. wherever possible. 3. As CBSE has adopted National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage – 2022, schools offering foundational or preparatory education are advised to adhere to the recommendations regarding curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and other areas described in detail in the NCFFS-2022and guidelines of the Board issued from time to time. 4. Sample Question Papers with detailed designs of the Question Paper are also available on CBSE’s website to reflect the impact of changes made in the curriculum. SQPs also provide students with an idea of the exam pattern and the type of questions that may be asked in the actual examination in order to ensure transparency and reduce stress. Students will also get a clear understanding of the weightage of different topics and the marking scheme to be followed by going through these Sample Question Papers. Schools are requested to share the Curriculum and Sample Question Papers available on www.cbseacademic.nic.in at the given links, with all students and teachers – - Secondary & Senior Secondary School Curriculum – https://cbseacademic.nic.in/curriculum_2024.html - Sample Question Papers – Secondary – https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSX_2023-24.html - Sample Question Papers – Senior Secondary – https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSXII_2023-24.html Dr. Joseph Emmanuel Director (Academics) ‘शिक्षा सदन’ ,17 राऊज़ एवेन्यू ,इं स्टीटू िनल एररया, नई ददल्ली –110002 ‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110002 फ़ोन/Telephone: 011-23212603 वेबसाइट/Website :http://cbseacademic.nic.inई-मेल/e-mail: directoracad.cbse@nic.in. केन्रीय माध्यशमक शिक्षा बोर्ड (शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के अधीन एक स्वायत्त संगठन) CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) -2Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed JeetSingh Marg, New Delhi-16 The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area,Noida-201309 The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs,Government of India. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, NewDelhi-110001. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near DoordarshanKendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odhisha-751005. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, OldSecretariat, Delhi110 054 The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9,Chandigarh160017 The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101 The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791 111 The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101 The Director of Education, S.I.E., CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, P.O. 744103,A&N Island The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, CommunityCentre, Sector -3, Rohini, Delhi The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO,New Delhi110001 The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202,Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010 The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No. 101, 102 Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil-Ladakh The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No. 101, 102 Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil-Ladakh 16. The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, 3rd Floor, B block, Anjaneya Towers, VTPS Rd, Bhimaraju Gutta, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh PIN : 521456 All Regional Directors/Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circularto all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Assistant Secretary/SPS / Analyst, CBSE All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website In-Charge, Library The Director (Media & Public Relations), CBSE DS to Chairperson, CBSE SPS to Secretary, CBSE SPS to Director (Academics), CBSE SPS to Director (Information Technology), CBSE SPS to Controller of Examinations, CBSE SPS to Director (Skill Education), CBSE SPS to Director (Professional Examinations), CBSE SPS to Director (Training), CBSE SPS to Director (CTET), CBSE SPS to Director (EDUSAT), CBSE Record File Director (Academics) ‘शिक्षा सदन’ ,17 राऊज़ एवेन्यू ,इं स्टीटू िनल एररया, नई ददल्ली –110002 ‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110002 फ़ोन/Telephone: 011-23212603 वेबसाइट/Website :http://cbseacademic.nic.inई-मेल/e-mail: directoracad.cbse@nic.in.