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Telangana Puts On Hold Merger of Intermediate Education with School System

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Published: May 10, 2026

The Telangana government has deferred plans to merge intermediate education with the school education system, confirming that admissions for the 2026-27 academic year will proceed under the existing structure. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy cited unresolved technical challenges and announced the need for broader consultations before any decision.

The Telangana government has postponed its plan to merge intermediate education with the school education system, confirming that admissions for intermediate colleges will proceed as usual for the 2026-27 academic year. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who also holds the education portfolio, cited unresolved technical challenges and insufficient time to implement the restructuring as key reasons for the delay.

This decision reverses recent uncertainty sparked by the Telangana Education Commission's recommendation to abolish the current intermediate system and align Classes XI and XII with the CBSE model. The Commission had argued the existing structure contributed to high dropout rates, as many students did not enroll in intermediate colleges after completing Class X.

Earlier announcements suspending intermediate admissions had triggered anxiety among students and parents. While the Chief Minister had initially supported integrating intermediate education into schools, a review of implementation hurdles led to the current deferral. Reddy has directed officials to conduct wide-ranging consultations and form a committee to draft a comprehensive State Education Policy.

The government will await the policy committee's recommendations and hold a debate in the Legislative Assembly before revisiting the merger proposal. The court will resume hearing on Tuesday.