Telangana to integrate Classes 11 and 12 into school system from 2027-28
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the plan to scrap separate intermediate colleges to reduce student dropout rates.
Telangana will scrap its separate intermediate education system and integrate Classes 11 and 12 into the school framework starting from the 2027-28 academic year, according to reports by India Today and Urban Acres.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the decision during an Education Department review meeting at the MCR HRD Institute in Hyderabad on November 11.
The proposed structure will categorise education into three stages: primary education from nursery to Class 4, secondary education from Classes 5 to 8, and senior secondary education from Classes 9 to 12.
The reform aims to address the issue of approximately 40 per cent of students, particularly girls and those from Dalit, tribal, and minority communities, dropping out after Class 10.
Reddy noted that institutions providing education up to Class 12, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, have lower dropout rates.
The Chief Minister stated that the new system will focus on language proficiency and communication skills, while allowing students to specialise in subjects of their choice after Class 12.
Addressing concerns regarding staff, Reddy said that the retirement and employment benefits of non-teaching staff and junior college lecturers will remain unchanged.
The transition will require administrative changes to merge the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education with the school education department.