The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has announced a major redesign of the state’s intermediate syllabus beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. The changes are primarily aimed at modernizing the curriculum and improving assessment methods.
Curriculum to Align With NCERT Standards
TGBIE will update the syllabus for both first and second-year students to match NCERT frameworks. This includes a complete revision of science, humanities, and language subjects. Subject committees made up of professors and school teachers will review existing content and prepare the updated material. The revision work is expected to finish within 35 to 40 days before being sent to the state government for approval.
New AEC Group Introduced
A new subject combination, Accounts Economics Commerce (AEC), will be added for students interested in commerce-related pathways such as finance, business, and management studies.
QR-Linked Digital Learning Resources
The new textbooks will carry QR codes that direct students to digital study materials and activity-based learning content. This initiative, supported by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), aims to make learning more interactive and accessible.
First-Year Practical Exams
Practical examinations will now be introduced at the first-year level. The Board believes early laboratory exposure will help learners build confidence before they advance to second-year experiments. To support this, the Telangana Science Technology Engineering Facilities Map (T-STEM) will allow institutions to share laboratory equipment and resources across junior colleges, polytechnics, degree colleges, and universities.
New 80:20 Assessment Pattern
The evaluation structure will shift to an 80:20 format, with 80 percent weightage for written exams and 20 percent for internal assessments. Previously, internal marks were awarded only in English. While the Board considers this a step toward holistic evaluation, the Government Junior Lecturers Association has expressed reservations about the move.
Conclusion
These reforms collectively lead to a major shift in Telangana state’s intermediate education system. With an updated NCERT-aligned syllabus, the introduction of the AEC group, QR-integrated textbooks, first-year practical exams, an 80:20 assessment structure, and the T-STEM resource sharing network, Telangana is positioning its intermediate framework for a more modern, skill-focused, and student-centered learning experience.
