Imagine guiding your students through an education system that’s evolving before your eyes. That sense of ‘what’s next?’ perfectly mirrors the educational shift Maharashtra is about to experience.
Right now, the state is preparing to transition to a CBSE-based curriculum, beginning with new textbooks for Class 1 in the academic year 2025–26.
This announcement was made by Hon. Maharashtra Education Minister Shri. Dadaji Bhuse on 20 March, 2025, as reported by Times of India. The decision was taken with a vision to align the state education with national standards under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
Key Highlights
- CBSE textbooks will be made available in Marathi by 01 April, 2025.
- Class 1 students will receive new textbooks based on the curriculum by NCERT, which is primarily used by CBSE. These textbooks will be made available from June, 2025.
- The textbooks will include context from Maharashtra in subjects like Social Sciences. Think of it like this: Mathematics and Science are universal. Since they are purely based on concepts, they remain relevant across the country. But subjects such as Geography, History, and Languages have to reflect a student’s state and culture. Why? Because exposure to their own culture and familiar environment makes education more engaging and meaningful. They also are more likely to feel a connection to their roots; thus, developing a deeper understanding of their cultural identity.
Hon. Shri. Ranjit Singh Deol, Principal Secretary of School Education and Sport Department of Maharashtra in his statement to Indian Express mentioned, ‘As NCERT develops curriculum for higher classes, Maharashtra SCERT will follow a year after. Accordingly, when this batch reaches Class 2 in the academic year 2026–27, new textbooks will be ready for them.’
Source
The Times of India, 20 March, 2025: Maharashtra govt schools will follow CBSE education pattern, textbooks to be made available in Marathi.
The Indian Express, 21 March, 2025: Class 1 students of Maharashtra board to get new textbooks in June.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the Maharashtra State Board, Ministry of Education, and Government of India.
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