Maharashtra government is set to introduce NCERT textbooks for mathematics and science in state board schools starting next academic year. The phased implementation begins with classes 1, 3, 5, 8, and 11 in the academic year of 2025-26. MUMBAI: Maharashtra govt is set to adopt National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks for mathematics and science in state board schools from the next academic year, reports Sandhya Nair.
The decision was taken in a meeting with officials, principals and teacher representatives, where school education minister Deepak Kesarkar emphasised the growing demand for CBSE schools due to their focus on preparing students for competitive exams . CBSE schools use NCERT texts. The texts will be introduced in a phased manner, starting with classes 1, 3, 5, 8, and 11 in 2025-26.
For History and Geography, the curriculum will remain the same, with a few additions from the NCERT-prescribed course. All vernacular schools to adopt semi-English mode Maharashtra govt’s decision to introduce NCERT readers for maths and science will make all non-English medium schools adopt a semiEnglish mode of education as textbooks for the two subjects will be available only in English. However, Marathi will continue to be a mandatory language for all schools and standards up to class 12.
The transition from the current Balbharati course work to NCERT textbooks is planned to coincide with the introduction of the National Education Policy in school e.