The Gujarat Education Department has approved the introduction of vocational subjects for students in the general stream of classes 11 and 12, starting from the 2026-27 academic year.
Students will have the option to choose from six vocational subjects in Group 4 of the subject structure, including Yoga, Health and Physical Education, Fine Arts, Music, Computer Studies, and other vocational courses. These subjects will be optional, allowing students to select based on their interests and skill development goals.
The move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasizes integrating vocational education at the secondary level to improve employability and skills.