Telangana To Replace Intermediate Education With Class 12 System From 2027-28

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that the state will end its Intermediate education system and merge the Intermediate Board with the School Education Department. The replacement Class 12 system will take effect from the <b>2027-28 academic year</b>, according to the announcement. The Intermediate system began in 1969-70 in the undivided state. Reddy said an average of 40% of students leave education after Class 10, with girls and children from Dalit and minority communities making up the largest share. He cited lower dropout rates at Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya schools and KGBVs, and said 18 states use a Class 12 system. He also assured government employees they would not face difficulties.