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India Today
25-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
257 Delhi government schools to offer vocational courses from this academic year
The Delhi Directorate of Education has cleared the rollout of vocational subjects in 257 additional government schools from this academic session, aiming to align school education more closely with career development. Vocational or skill-based education has taken center stage under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, where school curricula are infused with practical addition of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) courses for schools in Delhi is in line with this vision, giving students a chance at real-world skill development right from an early to a May 23 circular, students of Class 9 and Class 11 can pursue these new skill subjects, with a subject having an intake capacity of 50 students in each school. Subjects among the highest in demand for NSQF are Information Technology, Retail, Healthcare, and Beauty and Wellness -- domains chosen on the basis of their employability and match with current trends in the employment OF COUNSELLING SESSIONSThe circular also informs that schools have been directed to organise counselling sessions to educate students and their parents about the scope, pattern, and future scope of vocational a lenient measure, students enrolling in Class 11 are free to take these subjects even if they have not studied them in earlier subjects are optional, and students may opt out if they desire a traditional academic course of study. CBSE rules state that no advance permission is needed to add these extra courses -- schools need only notify the CBSE portal of required believe that this expansion will be a big step towards bridging the gap between school education and employment, in a country where employability of graduates remains an issue of by promoting secondary level skill education, is following other states in pushing India ahead towards its national goal of a more skilled and agile Watch
News18
25-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Delhi Govt To Introduce Skill-based Subjects In 257 Schools
According to the circular, students in classes 9 and 11 can now enroll in various skill subjects, with each school expected to accommodate up to 50 students per subject. The Directorate of Education has approved the introduction of Skill/NSQF subjects in 257 more government schools in Delhi starting this academic session, officials announced. This initiative aims to boost vocational education throughout schools, as reported by PTI. These subjects, part of the Samagra Shiksha scheme, are intended to provide students with practical knowledge and job-ready skills alongside their regular studies, according to a circular issued on May 23. According to the circular, students in classes 9 and 11 can now enroll in various skill subjects, with each school expected to accommodate up to 50 students per subject. Schools are also advised to conduct counseling sessions to help students understand the career opportunities available through these vocational subjects. Newly enrolled Class 11 students can opt for these subjects even if they haven't studied them in Classes 9 or 10. 'This initiative is part of a flexible, multi-entry and multi-exit policy to make skill education more accessible," the circular stated. It also noted that taking skill subjects is optional, not mandatory. advetisement 'Schools may offer the option, but it is not required for every student to enroll in a skill subject," it added. According to CBSE guidelines, schools do not need separate approval to introduce additional skill subjects. They just need to update the relevant details on the CBSE portal, as mentioned in the circular. The National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) subjects include practical courses such as Information Technology, Retail, Healthcare, and Beauty and Wellness, aimed at enhancing students' employability and career readiness. ALSO READ | Top 5 Essential Skills Students Should Learn In 2025 top videos View All Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a policy that allows students who fail in one main subject in Class 10 to still pass the board exams, without taking a compartment exam, by replacing the failed subject with a passed skill-based subject. The new curriculum framework from CBSE formally recognises the sixth subject, typically a skill subject, as a potential substitute for a failed core subject – provided the student has passed the skill subject. This means that a student who fails in Mathematics, Science, or Social Science but clears, for instance, Computer Applications or Artificial Intelligence, will be deemed to have passed the Class 10 board exams. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with the latest education! Get real-time updates on board exam results 2025, entrance exams such as JEE Mains, Advanced, NEET, and more. Find out top schools, colleges, courses and more. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 25, 2025, 11:17 IST News education-career Delhi Govt To Introduce Skill-based Subjects In 257 Schools
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Delhi govt to introduce skill-based subjects in 257 more schools from current academic session
In a move to expand vocational education, the Directorate of Education has approved the introduction of Skill/NSQF subjects in 257 additional government schools in Delhi from the current academic session, officials said. These subjects, introduced under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, aim to provide students with practical knowledge and job-ready skills alongside regular studies, according to a circular issued on May 23. The circular said that students in Classes 9 and 11 can now enrol in various skill subjects, with each school expected to take in 50 students per subject. Schools have been instructed to hold counselling sessions to help students understand the scope and career opportunities available through these vocational subjects, it added. Fresh enrolments in Class 11 are also allowed, even if students have not studied the subject earlier in Class 9 or 10. 'This is part of a flexible, multi-entry and multi-exit policy to make skill education more accessible,' the circular said. It also mentioned that offering skill subjects is not mandatory for all students. 'Schools may offer the option, but it is not compulsory for every student to take a skill subject,' it added. According to CBSE guidelines, schools do not need to seek separate approval for introducing these additional skill subjects. They are required to update relevant details on the CBSE portal, the circular further said. National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) subjects include practical courses such as Information Technology, Retail, Healthcare, and Beauty and Wellness, designed to enhance students' employability and career readiness, it added.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: New skill-based courses draw Class 11 admission seekers
The new skill-based streams being offered to students seeking admissions in Class 11 are receiving good response, principals of government schools have said. Four government schools in the district have been selected under the state's initiative, School of Applied Learning, for which the admissions have already begun. The move is aimed at reshaping the future of senior secondary education, say teachers. Among the selected institutions is Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), PAU. The school has introduced two specialised skill-based streams — Banking Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), and Digital Design and Development. These streams include three trade-specific subjects along with four foundational subjects. Principal Pardeep Kumar said two new laboratories are currently under construction to support the new streams. These will be operational soon, he said. 'The admissions in these subjects began on April 28. The response is overwhelming. Till now, nearly 33 students have got themselves enrolled. The final selection will be based on merit,' he said, adding that students are being encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. An orientation programme and parent-teacher meeting were held on April 28 to familiarise parents with the subjects and their benefits, Kumar said. The other institutions brought under the scheme, also referred to locally as Hunar Sikhya Schools, include the schools in Dhandari Khurd, Hambran and Sahnewal. While the new initiative has drawn praise for its forward-thinking approach, it has also reopened long-standing concerns about the state of existing vocational education in government schools. Teachers have pointed out that vocational streams, which have been running for several years, continue to suffer due to the absence of a dedicated budget and the lack of regular teaching staff since 2011. 'From arranging raw materials to organising industrial visits, everything falls on vocational teachers, without any funding support,' said a vocational teacher, requesting anonymity. District vocational coordinator Pankaj Kaushal acknowledged the concerns, saying, 'We wholeheartedly support schemes like Hunar Sikhya, but existing vocational education also deserves proper attention and funding.' At GSSS-Dhandari Khurd, principal Ujalveer Singh said that while the government would provide teachers for the new subjects, clarity is still awaited on whether they would be existing vocational educators under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) or fresh recruits. He also confirmed that 30 students have already enrolled in the new streams at his school. Efforts to reach district education officer (secondary) Dimple Madan for comments were unsuccessful.
