Telangana to introduce 10+2 education system from next academic year

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials to introduce the 10+2 education system in Telangana from the next academic year. The proposed reforms will reorganise schooling into three stages, covering nursery through Class 12.

Chairing a high-level Education Department review at the MCRHRD Institute, Revanth Reddy called for comprehensive changes to improve educational standards. He instructed officials to complete the necessary arrangements for implementing the revised framework.

The Chief Minister said the government aimed to provide quality education from nursery through university while strengthening students’ academic foundations.

10+2 education system in Telangana to have three stages

Under the proposed framework, the government will organise schooling into three stages. The primary stage will cover nursery through Class 4, while the secondary stage will include Classes 5 to 8.

The senior secondary stage will cover Classes 9 to 12, integrating the final years of school education into the broader structure. Revanth Reddy said the changes would help students develop essential language proficiency and communication skills before completing Class 12.

He emphasised that students should acquire strong foundational abilities before entering specialised higher education. Moreover, the Chief Minister said the revised approach would prepare students to compete internationally in advanced academic fields.

Government targets dropouts after Class 10

Revanth Reddy expressed concern over students discontinuing their education after completing Class 10. He particularly highlighted dropout rates among girls and students belonging to Dalit, tribal and minority communities.

The Chief Minister said institutions offering uninterrupted education through Class 12 had recorded comparatively lower dropout rates. He cited Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas as examples of institutions following this approach.

According to him, these institutions demonstrated the importance of ensuring continuity in school education. The government therefore intends to address student retention through the proposed structural changes.

Revanth Reddy said the integrated framework would provide students with a more continuous educational pathway. The Chief Minister noted that 18 other states were already implementing the integrated 10+2 education system.

Telangana will adopt the structure from the next academic year after completing the required administrative preparations. The government plans to reorganise schooling while maintaining its focus on academic quality and student development.

Additionally, Revanth Reddy emphasised the need to strengthen communication skills and language abilities throughout the schooling period. He said these skills would support students pursuing specialised higher education after Class 12.

Junior college staff benefits to remain protected

Addressing concerns about the proposed restructuring, Revanth Reddy clarified that existing junior college employees would retain their service protections. He assured lecturers and non-teaching employees that the government would safeguard their employment terms.

Furthermore, he said retirement benefits would remain protected under the revised education structure. The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare for implementation while ensuring that the proposed changes did not affect these employment benefits.

The 10+2 education system in Telangana will thus introduce a revised school structure while retaining the stated protections for junior college personnel.