Information Technology as a school skill subject
Take Information Technology as the skill subject in Classes 9 and 10.
- Route type
- Skill subject at school
- How long
- 2 years
- What it costs
- Not yet verified
- Likely starting pay
- Not yet verified
Entry qualification: Studying in Class 9
Almost no extra cost, counts towards the board examination, and covers documents, spreadsheets and databases — exactly the skills office work needs.
The hard parts
On its own it is a foundation rather than a job qualification. It needs a further course or demonstrated practice on top.
How to do it
Ask the school which skill subjects it is approved to offer, and whether the computer laboratory is actually working.
Can they join?
- Must be entering Class 9 at a school that offers this skill subject. Severity
- A commercial licence requires a medical fitness certificate, including eyesight.
Requirements change. Confirm on the official website before applying.
Sources
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Skill Education subjects and curriculum, Classes 9 to 12
Central Board of Secondary Education