Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Maharashtra SCERT's Draft Curriculum Excludes Third Language
Maharashtra is changing what students learn.
A new plan (draft curriculum) excludes a third language for grades 3-10.
People can give their ideas until August 27.
A group is figuring out language rules, which is confusing some teachers.
New subjects like job skills are added.
It is causing questions as educators wait for the final decision.
SCERT released a draft curriculum excluding a third language for classes 3-10.
This is the first time the third language is omitted from higher classes since 1971-72.
The draft aligns with NEP 2020 and includes 20 subjects, introducing vocational education.
A committee is reviewing the language policy, causing uncertainty among educators.
Stakeholders can submit feedback on the draft until August 27.
- Who
- Maharashtra SCERT.
- What
- SCERT released a draft curriculum framework excluding a third language for classes 3-10.
- When
- Feedback due by August 27.
- Where
- Maharashtra schools.
- Why
- To implement NEP 2020 recommendations and await the committee's decision.
Educators
SCERT
Language Inclusion
Educators
Exclusion of the third language from the syllabus is confusing, as it has been included for years.
SCERT
SCERT is playing safe, waiting for the committee recommendations.
- Organization
- Maharashtra SCERT
- Draft Classes
- 3-10
- Feedback Deadline
- August 27
- NEP Alignment
- Yes, 2020
- Vocational Education
- Class 6 onwards
