The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training cleared the New National Curriculum of Pakistan 2026, scheduled to take effect during the 2027-28 academic year.
Federal administrative schools and educational institutions in Islamabad, both public and private, will adopt this updated framework, which spans from Early Childhood Care and Education up to Grade 5.
Core subjects under this educational update include mathematics, English, and Urdu, joined by arts and crafts as well as health and physical education.
For students in Grades 1 through 5, Information and Communication Technology has been added to the syllabus.
Pupils in Grades 1 to 3 will take a subject named The World Around Us, whereas social studies and science are designated for Grades 4 and 5.
Provincial governments, such as Punjab, have received formal notifications from the ministry concerning the rollout of this curriculum.
The National Curriculum Council website will host the finalized curriculum for public access.
