In its move to transform the educational landscape, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday, through a Government Resolution (GR), officially announced the phased implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Beginning with the academic year 2025–26, the state will gradually introduce a new curriculum aligned with NEP’s progressive 5+3+3+4 structure, replacing the long-standing 10+2+3 model.

As per the GR issued by the state education department, the revised curriculum in 2025-26 will initially be adopted by Std I. This will be followed by Std II, III, IV, and VI in 2026-27, Std V, VII, IX, and XI in 2027-28, and finally, Std VIII, X, and XII in 2028-29. The foundational stages—Balvatika 1, 2, and 3—will be implemented in coordination with the Department of Women and Child Development, under a separate directive.