CBSE curriculum to be fully implemented up to Class XII by 2028: Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse

Maharashtra school education minister Dada Bhuse on Monday stated that the CBSE curriculum will be implemented in the state till Class XII by 2028 as per the PTIMaking a statement in both houses of the state legislature Dada Bhuse said that the new curriculum will come into force for standard one from 2025 and cover all the classes till 12th in 2028In 2026 standards 2 3 4 and 6th will be covered while 2027 will cover standards 5th 7th 9th and 11th In 2028 8th 10th and 12th will be covered Bhuse informed reported PTIBhuse additionally stated that the work on producing Class I text books as per the new curriculum is in progress and Balbharti has been entrusted with the task of making necessary changes in the curriculum of the state education boardThe new curriculum will focus on continuous and comprehensive evaluation and not just the final examinations It will help development of soft skills of the students and the will help to disseminate quality education The CBSE curriculum will help students to prepare better for competitive examinations Bhuse said reported PTIThe statement was made after the decision was criticisedHowever the minister defended the decision stating that the new BalBharati textbooks will provide students with practical knowledge with a focus on technologyMaharashtra to adopt CBSE from academic year 202526 Education minister Dada BhuseDada Bhuse said the CBSE pattern will be implemented in two phases in the state where currently the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education MSBSHSE conducts exams for Class X SSC or Secondary School Certificate and Class XII HSC or Higher Secondary CertificateMaharashtra will adopt the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE from academic year 202526 state school education minister Dada Bhuse said on Friday reported news agency PTIBhuse said the CBSE pattern will be implemented in two phases in the state where currently the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education MSBSHSE conducts exams for Class X SSC or Secondary School Certificate and Class XII HSC or Higher Secondary Certificate reported PTIIn the first phase the CBSE pattern will be implemented in standard 1 and in the coming year teachers and education officers will be trained for CBSE pattern he saidNext year the CBSE pattern will be adopted in remaining standards in two phases he addedWhile adopting the CBSE pattern it will be ensured that Maharashtras history geography and Marathi language will be a part of curriculum the minister asserted reported PTINCP SP working president and Baramati Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule during the day wrote a letter to Bhuse citing concerns over adoption of CBSE reported PTIIt is very painful that the state is adopting CBSE Board over SSC she said while claiming the governments move was detrimental to Marathi language and cultureShe said parents should be given the option to choose between different boards that are available including the states SSCSule also raised concern about whether the CBSE pattern will be able to do justice to the states history and languageWith inputs from PTI