Major reforms in T’gana intermediate education

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has approved a series of historic reforms in the state’s Intermediate education system. The Chief Minister, who also oversees the Education Department, has given the green light to several key proposals submitted by the Board of Intermediate Education.

These reforms aim to align the curriculum and teaching methods with industrial and corporate needs, ensuring students are better prepared for higher education and future careers. The new system will come into effect from the 2026-27 academic year.

Key reforms in intermediate education

1. Practical exams in first year

Until now, practical exams for MPC and BiPC students were conducted only in the second year. From the next academic cycle, practical exams will be held in both years.

The existing 30 marks allotted for practicals in each subject will be split equally between the first and second years - 15 marks each for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This change will help students gain hands-on laboratory experience right from the first year instead of waiting until the second.

2. Internal assessment for all subjects

Going forward, all subjects will have a marking pattern of 80:20 - 80 marks for the written (theory) exam and 20 marks for internal assessments. Currently, only English has internal marks, but now Telugu, Sanskrit, Mathematics, and other subjects will also include them. This change is designed to promote consistent performance throughout the year rather than relying solely on final exams.

3. Introduction of a new group - ACE

Recognizing the growing importance of Accountancy, the government is introducing a new course combination called ACE (Accountancy, Commerce, Economics). This will be an alternative to the existing CEC group (Civics, Economics, Commerce), offering students more flexibility and alignment with current market trends.

4. Curriculum revision and QR codes

The syllabus for subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will be reduced and revised in line with NCERT standards. Additionally, QR codes will be printed on textbooks to allow students to easily access supplementary digital resources and additional study materials.

5. Changes in examination schedule

While most reforms take effect from 2026-27, the Intermediate examination schedule is being revised starting this academic year itself. To give second-year students more preparation time for competitive exams like EAMCET and IIT-JEE, the annual exams will begin earlier than usual.

• First-year exams: From February 25

• Second-year exams: From February 26

• Practical exams: From the last week of January to the first week of February

Previously, exams began in the first week of March.

Aiming for better learning and career outcomes

The Telangana government believes these reforms will make Intermediate education more student-friendly, practical, and career-oriented - helping learners bridge the gap between academic study and real-world applications.