Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Announces New-Age School Curriculum From 2027-28
Tamil Nadu plans to change what students learn in government schools starting in 2027-28.
The new lessons will focus on thinking, solving problems, creativity and technology.
Schools and public libraries will work together so children can read newspapers and suitable books.
Some students will use artificial intelligence tools that adjust lessons to their learning speed.
A program called Thiran Plus will help students who have trouble learning letters and numbers.
Other programs will offer coaching for entrance to leading colleges and use tests that measure understanding.
Schools will receive science equipment and opportunities to learn about business and innovation.
Some schools will also receive sports facilities and expert coaching.
A new curriculum emphasizing analytical thinking, reasoning, innovation and emerging technology will begin from classes I to XII in 2027-28.
Government schools and public libraries will be linked to provide newspapers and age-appropriate books to students.
AI-powered adaptive learning will initially reach students in classes VI to VIII across 500 government middle schools.
The Thiran Plus, Vetri Paathai and competency-based assessment schemes will support learning, higher-education preparation and critical thinking.
Science labs, innovation programs, joyful learning initiatives and Sports Plus schools will be expanded across government schools.
- Who
- School Education Minister Rajmohan announced the initiatives for government-school students.
- What
- Tamil Nadu will introduce a new curriculum and expand education, technology, reading, innovation, assessment and sports programs.
- When
- The new curriculum will be introduced from the academic year 2027-28; several initiatives will be implemented in phases.
- Where
- The initiatives will cover government schools and public libraries, including 13,259 schools for Tamil literary competitions.
- Why
- To develop analytical thinking, creativity, communication, innovation, digital skills, problem-solving, reading habits and readiness for higher education and future careers.
- Curriculum launch
- Academic year 2027-28
- Curriculum coverage
- Classes I to XII
- AI adaptive learning
- First phase across 500 government middle schools for classes VI to VIII
- Thiran Plus funding
- Rs 12 crore for remediation and academic nurturing
- Vetri Paathai coverage
- 172 government higher secondary schools with a budget of Rs 22 crore
- Science laboratories
- Equipment for 1,779 government high and higher secondary schools at a cost of Rs 21 crore
- Tamil competitions
- Skill-based competitions for classes VI to XII across 13,259 schools