Raj to roll out syllabus in line with NCERT for classes 1 to 5
updated syllabus books
in schools. As per an official order, students up to Class 5 will receive their
new textbooks
by July, with the transition beginning this academic session.
The updated curriculum, developed by Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT), Udaipur, will be implemented for Classes 1 to 5 starting this session. For Classes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11, the new curriculum, in line with National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework-2023, will be rolled out in the 2026-27 session.
For Classes 10 and 12, the new curriculum will be introduced in the 2027-28 academic session, as new textbooks are being developed. The department has directed the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) and RSCERT to prepare an action plan for the new syllabus between May 15 and Oct 31, with a report to be submitted to the state govt. This will ensure that schools provide accurate and quality information to students.
Satish Gupta, secretary of state-level syllabus review committee, said, "New books will be ready within a month. Topics related to local culture, life values, and the environment have been added in books for Classes 1-5. The draft for these books will be finalised this week, after which they will be printed."
Gupta added that chapters will be added about Meera Bai, Panna Dhai, Maharana Pratap, Rani Lakshmi Bai, among others. "Depending on the age and class, information will be added to the chapters about local leaders and history. For junior classes, small chapters will be added, and it will be increased as per seniority and information grasping capacities," added Gupta.
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