Maharashtra govt revises Class 1, 2 time table, curriculum after scrapping third language

The Maharashtra government has revised the curriculum and timetable for Classes 1 and 2 after scrapping the third language policy. The government has issued the revised subject scheme, school working days, and the timetable as per the revised curriculum in English and Marathi medium schools.

After considering the requirements of the state as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the State Curriculum Framework (foundational Level) 2024 and Foundational Education Curriculum 2024 have been prepared for Maharashtra.

According to the official Maharashtra school education department statement, these instructions will be implemented for Class 1 from the academic year 2025-26, and for Class 2, these instructions will be binding upon the implementation of new textbooks. Under the new relevant government resolutions, new guidelines have been issued for the revised subjects scheme, period allocation, and timetable for Classes 1 and 2, as the new curriculum comes into effect.
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Maharashtra: Revised school time table for Classes 1, 2

The revised school time table for Classes 1, 2 for English and Marathi medium schools is as follows.

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Maharashtra: Revised Class 1, 2 subject scheme

The subject scheme as per the Foundational Education Curriculum 2024 for Classes 1 and 2 is as follows.

According to the official statement, the subject of work experience will henceforth be known as work education, and the bunny (scout or guide) activity will remain optional for schools.
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Maharashtra Schools: Subject-wise period allocation, duration

The annual days and duration allocation for Classes 1 and 2 will be as follows.

Following the above changes, the revised time allocation for subjects for Class 1 is being implemented. Similarly, time allocation for schools operating in single and double shifts is also being implemented.

The Maharashtra government had previously issued an order to make Hindi a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5, studying in English and Marathi medium schools. Later, the state cabinet decided to withdraw government orders (GRs) on the implementation of the third language policy in schools. A new committee under Narendra Jadhav will suggest the way forward in the three-language policy.