Vijayawada: In a significant move, the Andhra Pradesh govt is planning to overhaul the intermediate education system, including the cancellation of public exams for the first year of intermediate. Intermediate Board Secretary Kritika Shukla made this announcement during a press conference, outlining various proposals aimed at modernising the curriculum and examination process.
The reform measures include transitioning to a system where first-year intermediate exams will be conducted internally by respective colleges, similar to the CBSE model. The Intermediate Board will only conduct second-year public exams. Shukla stated that this decision is part of broader efforts to align with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and ensure students are better prepared for competitive exams like NEET and JEE.
Shukla highlighted that NCERT textbooks will be introduced for intermediate education starting from the 2025–26 academic year, following their recent adoption in Andhra Pradesh’s school curriculum for grades up to the 10th standard. “This transition will bring AP students on par with their counterparts in 15 other states already using NCERT textbooks,” she said.
In addition to curriculum changes, the reforms will focus on revising the syllabus and introducing new subject combinations to cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations. The govt also plans to refine the system of marks allocation to enhance transparency and fairness.
To ensure inclusive decision-making, the Board has invited suggestions from students, parents, and educators on these proposed reforms. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to submit their feedback by January 26, 2025, through the Intermediate Board’s official website, where detailed proposals are available.
“The education system must evolve with time. These reforms aim to make Andhra Pradesh’s intermediate education system competitive, progressive, and student-centric,” Shukla emphasised.
