This Change will be implemented from 2026
National Education Policy (NEP 2020) is likely to approve this decision soon. This initiative was approved by CBSE’s curriculum committee recently. Now, it is waiting for the approval of the governing body. Once approved, it will be implemented. This initiative is part of NEP 2020 and will be implemented from the academic session 2026-27.
CBSE is Considering
CBSE says that work is underway on this plan, and it will depend on new textbooks to determine whether different levels can be created or not. It is also being considered whether separate textbooks should be created for Standard and Advanced levels or whether one book can be used to create two different sets of question papers. Benefits of Two Options
- Pressure on students will be reduced.
- All students will get equal opportunities.
- If students score well in Basic, they will have options open in Science or Social Science streams in the future.
Currently, CBSE is providing two options in Maths subject – Basic and Advanced. For the 2023-24 exam, around 15 lakh students registered for Advanced level Maths, while around 6 lakh students applied for Basic level.