The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided for a major rejig of Intermediate Education with a series of key reforms initiated and approved by the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE). The aim is to enhance the quality of education and turn government junior colleges more competitive and align the curriculum with national standards.
In a recent Board of Intermediate Education, 77th meeting to be precise Minister Lokesh chaired discussions on curriculum restructuring, digital transformation, and examination reforms. Among the many changes, the commencement of academic calendar was on the list. It was decided that the government junior colleges will commence from April 1 instead of June 1. This move aims to provide students with additional preparation time and align the state’s education system with national academic timelines.
Changes
· Admissions for first-year students will begin from April 7, replacing the previous June admission cycle
· Intermediate board examinations will now be conducted in the last week of February instead of March
· Mathematics A & B subjects have been merged into a single subject
· BiPC students, Botany and Zoology have been combined into one subject
· Students can now choose from 24 elective options across Languages, Science, and Humanities streams, giving them greater control over their academic paths
As part of the government’s push for digitization, the Intermediate board has decided to fully digitize tabulation registers to ensure seamless access to student records. Additionally, Intermediate results from 1973 to 2003 will be digitized and made available through DigiLocker and WhatsApp Governance, allowing students to access their academic records online without hassle.
BIE will provide free competitive exam coaching material for EAPCET, JEE, and NEET aspirants on the board’s official portal. This material will be made freely available to students in government junior colleges.
MCQs
10% of assessments in Science and Humanities streams will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and fill-in-the-blank type questions, similar to the format used in competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and UPSC.
Additionally, the syllabus has been revised in line with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), ensuring that students are better equipped with practical and job-oriented knowledge.
Dual certification system
A dual certification system will be introduced for vocational students in collaboration with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This move will help students receive industry-recognized qualifications, making them more employable and skilled for the workforce.
