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UP Board to Mandate Vocational Subject in Classes 9 and 11 From 2026

Implementation preparations are underway with support from the Central Institute of Vocational Education.

Overview

  • Students entering Classes 9 and 11 will study at least one vocational subject starting in the 2026 academic session.
  • Approved curricula cover information technology and allied fields, electronics, apparel, beauty and wellness.
  • Subject experts designed the courses after multiple rounds of review under the guidance of Additional Secretary Satyendra Kumar Singh and Skand Shukla.
  • UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh said the syllabi emphasize practical training and industry-aligned, job-oriented skills to boost employability.
  • Work to add more vocational trades is progressing, with further expansions expected in the coming months.