Initiatives to promote Skill Education in schools affiliated to CBSE

Initiatives to promote Skill Education in schools affiliated to CBSE

CBSE/SE/JS/2025/ 10.01.2025

Circular No.: Skill-01/2025

To

Heads of all Institutions affiliated to CBSE

Subject: Initiatives to promote Skill Education in schools affiliated to CBSE

Dear Principal,

Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous 2025!

CBSE, in alignment with NEP- 2020 and NCF-School Education, is committed to embedding skill (vocational) education as a vital component of the school curriculum. By integrating vocational skills at the school level, CBSE aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application, fostering students’ readiness for future challenges and opportunities. CBSE aims to prepare well-rounded and future-ready students. CBSE’s efforts also align with India’s vision to become a global leader in skill development.

Some of the initiatives taken by CBSE for promoting Skill Education in schools are as follows:

1. CBSE, vide its circular no. 25/2020, introduced Skill Modules for students of classes VI to XII. Students can opt for one or more modules in an academic session. These modules can be offered through classes or through Hobby Clubs (if available) or online in self-learning mode. These modules may be of same topic or of different topics. Students opting for any skill module will begin from the first module and then move to next available module. Assessments are school-based, preferably project-based. CBSE has also developed a portal for registration and certification of students who have opted for Skill Modules.

2. CBSE offers 22 Skill subjects in classes IX-X and 43 Skill subjects in classes XI-XII. The list of these subjects along with respective job roles and marks distribution are annexed. Please note that the affiliated schools do not need to seek any separate permission from CBSE or pay any fee to CBSE for introducing Skill module(s) or Skill subject(s) at any level. The school shall fill the details in the OASIS form and provide the required details.

3. For adequate handholding and mentoring of schools that wish to introduce Skill subjects/ Skill Modules w.e.f. session 2025-2026, information may be provided using below mentioned links:

4. It is important to note that the Skill Subjects offered by CBSE are mapped to specific NSQF levels, each corresponding to a defined job role and a required number of study hours. Therefore, it is not advisable for students to change their Skill subject in classes X and XII or to opt for a Skill subject in these classes that they have not previously studied in classes IX and XI.

5. CBSE vide its Circular No. Skill-75/2024 has informed the schools that in order to effectively implement the recommendations of NEP and NCF-SE, all the schools affiliated with the Board must establish a Composite Skill Lab with all necessary equipments, within a period of three years from the date of this circular. Details regarding the structure/ setup/ design of these labs, including necessary materials for teaching-learning various skill subjects, will be made available shortly.

6. The National Credit Framework (NCrF) enables establishment of equivalence and mobility between general education, both formal and non-formal, and vocational education for lifelong learning, recognition of prior learning, multiple entry and exit, and continuous professional development. It also includes a mechanism for transfer of credits. In line with this, CBSE through its Circular No. Skill-33/2024 shared the guidelines for implementation of NCrF in schools. This was followed up with various sessions (both offline & online). More interactive sessions are being scheduled for orienting and mentoring the schools for implementation of the NCrF.

7. CBSE is in the process of appointing District Skill Coordinators (DSCs) in every district across the country. These DSCs will play a crucial role in supporting and guiding schools, ensuring the smooth and effective execution of these initiatives at the grassroots level.

8. CBSE regularly organizes Awareness Programs for Principals and the representatives of School Management to inform them about the various initiatives the Board has undertaken to promote Skill Education. Additionally, the Board conducts Capacity Building Programs for teachers who teach Skill subjects in affiliated schools. These programs are carried out in collaboration with Industries and respective Sector Skill Councils, who support CBSE in the effective implementation of Skill Education. It is important to note that all programs conducted by the Department of Skill Education are offered free of charge to all the participants. Moreover, these programs are recognized as part of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirement, fulfilling the mandatory minimum requirement of 50 hours per year for teachers and Principals, as recommended in NEP 2020.

9. CBSE regularly conducts a range of subject enrichment activities for students to provide experiential learning opportunities, fostering innovation and practical application of knowledge. Some of these activities are: Skill Expos, Career Guidance Sessions, Hackathons, Bootcamps, Olympiads, Ideathons, Industry Engagement & Exposure Programs, etc.

10. CBSE has prepared a comprehensive ‘Compendium of Careers and Education Pathways’ which provides valuable information & guidance for students pursuing skill subjects in Class XII. The same is available on the ‘Skill Education’ webpage of the CBSE Academic website.

11. The curriculum, textbooks/study materials, sample question papers, and previous years’ question papers for various Skill Subjects and Skill Modules offered by CBSE are readily available on the ‘Skill Education’ webpage of the CBSE Academic website: http://cbseacademic.nic.in/skill-education.html.

CBSE calls upon all affiliated schools to urgently implement these initiatives and embed Skill Education into their curriculum without delay. By taking proactive steps to introduce vocational subjects, set up skill labs, and provide hands-on learning opportunities, your school can make a significant contribution to building a skilled and self-reliant workforce for the Nation.

Please feel free to share your feedback, suggestions and success stories of alumni.

Encl:

i. Annexure-I: List of Skill Modules in Middle School (Classes VI – VIII)
ii. Annexure-II: Scheme of Studies at Secondary level (Classes IX – X)
iii. Annexure-III: List of Skill Subjects at Secondary level (Classes IX – X)
iv. Annexure-IV: Scheme of Studies at Senior Secondary level (Classes XI – XII)
v. Annexure-V: List of Skill Subjects at Senior Secondary level (Classes XI – XII)

(Dr. Biswajit Saha)
Director (Skill Education)

Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all schools under their jurisdiction:

1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Delhi – 110016.
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida – 201309.
3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi – 110054.
4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh – 160017.
5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737101.
6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar – 791111.
7. The Director of Education, Govt. of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Port Blair – 744101.
8. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085.
9. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No.101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi- 110001.
10. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A – Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi – 110001.
11. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt – 110010.
12. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
13. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751005.
14. The Deputy Secretary to Chairman, CBSE – for kind information of the Chairman, CBSE.
15. All the Heads of Department of the Board.
16. All the Regional Directors/Regional Officers/Head-COEs, CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions for compliance.
17. Director/Deputy Secretary (Media & Public Relations), CBSE.
18. Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE, Rouse Avenue with the request to upload this notification on the CBSE Academic website.

Director (Skill Education)

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