Syllabus of Class 1-12 Reduced By 25% In Maharashtra

Similar to the action taken last year, the government in Maharashtra has decided to reduce the syllabus by 25% for Class 1 to Class 12 for the 2021-22 academic year. State Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad mentioned how after discussions with the concerned parties, and considering the present scenario, the said decision was undertaken on Friday.

Reports claim that this decision was driven by the fact that there isn’t enough time to conduct classes. Furthermore, to make certain that whilst meeting learning objectives students are not made to perform in stressful environments, the syllabus was decided to be reduced.

The measure is being taken in view of the reduced time permitted for organising classes & to help students achieve the learning objectives in a less stressful environment.@scertmaha will soon notify details of lessons omitted from the respective textbooks @bb_thorat #schools pic.twitter.com/OSbVnGkBXJ

— Varsha Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) July 23, 2021

The Education Minister, also elaborated that the State Council for Education Research and Training (SCERT) Maharashtra, in due course of time will apprise the concerned parties on the lessons dropped for the 2021-22 academic session.

Maharashtra SSC results were announced earlier this month for more than 16 lakh students.

Moreover, since board exams weren’t conducted, the authorities have decided to direct an optional Common Entrance Test (CET) for the first-year junior college (FYJC) admissions. This exam is set to be conducted on 21 August, registrations for which have already commenced.

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