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Five subjects – Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Modern English, and Bhutia Language – will be offered for CISCE classes 11 and 12
Detailed syllabi for the new subjects are available on the CISCE website (Representative image/File)
To equip students with 21st-century skills, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) has introduced six new subjects for the 2025 academic year. Five subjects – Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Modern English, and Bhutia Language – will be offered for classes 11 and 12. Bhutia Language will also be available for classes 9 and 10.
Previously offered as a combined subject, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence will now be separate options for ISC students. They can choose these subjects alongside Computer Science, gaining comprehensive foundational skills and vertical mobility.
Applied Mathematics and Modern English provide alternatives to core Mathematics and standard English with a focus on practical application. Applied Mathematics caters to non-STEM fields with an emphasis on financial mathematics, statistics, and data analysis. Modern English emphasises functional communication, contemporary language use, and practical linguistic skills.
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The addition of the Bhutia Language for classes 11 and 12 is aimed at linguistic diversity and regional heritage preservation, the board said. Detailed syllabi for the new subjects are available on the CISCE website. “The introduction of the six new subjects at the Senior Secondary stage reflects CISCE’s commitment to enhancing the quality of education by integrating interdisciplinary learning and skill-based competencies while encouraging dynamic career pathways. The details of the syllabi for the new subjects have been incorporated in the recently released “Regulations and Syllabuses” for ICSE & ISC Level for the upcoming academic year, available on the CISCE website,” the official notice read.
The ISC and ICSE exams 2025 are underway. According to the official schedule, 12th board exam 2025 will conclude on April 5 and the 10th exams will end on March 27. The ICSE exams are being held at 11 am and 9 am and the ISC exams from 9 AM and 2 PM. Students are given 15 minutes to read the question paper.
