Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CISCE Makes Health, PE Mandatory for Classes IX and XI
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced that health and physical education (PE) will become a compulsory internal assessment for students in Classes IX and XI starting from the 2028 exam year.
This change aims to emphasize physical activity, health awareness, and responsible living.
The assessment will be internal and will include three components: Active CISCE, participation in games and sports, and health, safety, and well-being.
Schools have been asked to inform students, parents, and teachers about this change.
The key focus areas for projects and practical activities will include physical literacy, nutrition, mental well-being, yoga, inclusion, leadership, and digital well-being.
This mandatory assessment will not affect students who opt for PE as a subject.
Health and PE to become mandatory internal assessment for Classes IX and XI from 2028.
Assessment includes Active CISCE, sports participation, and health and well-being.
Key focus areas: physical literacy, nutrition, mental well-being, yoga, inclusion, leadership, digital well-being.
Internal assessment integrated with regular school experiences.
Mandatory assessment does not affect students opting for PE as a subject.
- Who
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
- What
- Mandatory internal assessment for health and physical education
- When
- From the 2028 exam year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote physical activity, health awareness, and responsible living
Supporters of Mandatory Health and PE
Critics of Mandatory Health and PE
Educational Benefits
Supporters of Mandatory Health and PE
Supporters argue that mandatory health and PE education promotes physical fitness, health awareness, and responsible living, which are essential for overall student development.
Critics of Mandatory Health and PE
Critics contend that making health and PE mandatory may add unnecessary stress and pressure on students, who already have a heavy academic workload.
Assessment Methodology
Supporters of Mandatory Health and PE
Proponents believe that internal assessment integrated with regular school experiences is a practical and effective way to evaluate students' engagement in health and PE activities.
Critics of Mandatory Health and PE
Opponents argue that internal assessments can be subjective and may not accurately reflect students' abilities or efforts in health and PE.
- Announcement Date
- Wednesday
- Implementation Year
- 2028
- Affected Classes
- IX and XI
- Assessment Components
- Active CISCE, participation in games and sports, health, safety and well-being
- Key Focus Areas
- Physical literacy, nutrition, mental well-being, yoga, inclusion, leadership, digital well-being