Pune: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced changes to the curriculum and textbooks for the academic year 2024-25, but only for classes 3 and 6.

No changes have been made to the curriculum for any other classes. The CBSE clarified this through a circular, addressing confusion among affiliated schools regarding the curriculum.

The board has instructed all affiliated schools to continue teaching the old curriculum and textbooks for all classes except 3 and 6. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has informed CBSE that new curricula and textbooks are being prepared for classes 3 and 6.

All textbooks for class 6 are expected to be available by the end of July, and schools have been advised to follow the new curriculum once available.

The CBSE has adopted the "National Curriculum Framework - School Education 2023," and schools are expected to implement the recommendations provided.

The annual curriculum for classes 9 to 12 has already been announced, including learning outcomes, pedagogical methods, and assessment guidelines. Schools are required to teach students according to this curriculum.

The development of new curricula and textbooks for classes 3 and 6 is currently underway. The NCERT informed CBSE on March 18, 2024, that the process will be completed soon.

Additionally, NCERT has developed a bridge course for class 6 and concise guidelines for class 3, in line with the new educational approach and as mentioned in the National Curriculum Framework.