NEP 2020: Maharashtra to adopt CBSE curriculum from 2025-26 academic session—details on lessons, books here

The Maharashtra authorities has determined to adopt the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum beginning from the 2025-26 academic 12 months. State School Education Minister Dada Bhuse has introduced that the CBSE curriculum might be carried out in all state colleges from Class 1 to Class 12.

The transition might be carried out beneath the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Bhuse stated the CBSE sample might be carried out in two phases within the state.

Currently, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducts exams for Class X (SSC or Secondary School Certificate) and Class XII (HSC or Higher Secondary Certificate).

In the primary section, the CBSE sample might be carried out in Standard 1. In the next 12 months, academics and schooling officers might be skilled for the CBSE curriculum, he added.

Next 12 months, he added that the CBSE sample might be adopted within the remaining Standards in two phases.

The state schooling minister additionally asserted that whereas adopting the CBSE sample, it is going to be ensured that Maharashtra’s historical past, geography and Marathi language might be part of the curriculum.

Citing considerations over the adoption of the CBSE curriculum, NCP (SP) working president and Baramati Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule wrote a letter to Bhuse, saying it is vitally painful that the state is adopting the CBSE board over SSC.

She additionally claimed that the federal government’s transfer was detrimental to the Marathi language and tradition.

She additionally stated dad and mom ought to be given the choice to select between totally different boards which are accessible, together with the state’s SSC, and raised considerations about whether or not the CBSE sample might be in a position to do justice to the state’s historical past and language.

During an announcement in each homes of the state legislature on Monday, Bhuse stated the brand new curriculum will come into drive for Standard 1 from 2025 and canopy all of the lessons until twelfth in 2028.

“In 2026, Standards 2, 3, 4 and 6th will be covered, while 2027 will cover Standards 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th. In 2028, 8th, 10th and 12th will be covered,” he stated.

NEP 2020: New Text Books

Bhuse added that the work on producing Class I textbooks in accordance to the brand new curriculum is in progress, and Balbharti has been entrusted with the duty of creating vital modifications within the state schooling board’s curriculum.

“The new curriculum will focus on continuous and comprehensive evaluation, not just final examinations. It will help the students develop soft skills and will help to disseminate quality education. The CBSE curriculum will help students better prepare for competitive examinations,” he stated.

The minister additionally stated BalBharati’s new textbooks, which focus on expertise, will give college students sensible information.