The curriculum refers to the lessons and educational content to be taught to a learner in a school. In empirical terms, it may be regarded as the sum total of a planned set of educational experiences provided to a learner by a school. It encompasses general objectives of learning, competencies to be attained, courses of study, subject-wise learning outcomes and content, pedagogical practices and assessment guidelines. The curriculum provided by CBSE is based on National Curriculum Framework-2005 and seeks to provide opportunities for students to achieve excellence in learning.
The Curriculum aims to:
1. achieve cognitive, affective and psychomotor excellence
2. enhance self-awareness and explore innate potential
3. attain mastery over laid down competencies
4. imbibe 21st century learning, literacy and life skills
5. promote goal setting, and lifelong learning
6. inculcate values and foster cultural learning and international understanding in an interdependent society
7. acquire the ability to utilize technology and information for the betterment of humankind
8. strengthen knowledge and attitude related to livelihood skills
9. develop the ability to appreciate art and show case talents
10. Promote physical fitness, health and well-being
11. Promote arts integrated learning