Primary and High School Institutions Plan 2025-26

Author : Jnanaloka Published : June 22, 2025

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The Primary and High School Institutions Plan for 2025-26 in India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, is significantly shaped by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims for a transformative shift in the education landscape. Here's a comprehensive overview:

Key Highlights and Initiatives for 2025-26 (National Level):

• Increased Budget Allocation: The Union Budget 2025-26 has earmarked a record-high allocation for the Department of School Education & Literacy, emphasizing the government's commitment to strengthening the sector.
• PM SHRI Schools: Continued emphasis and increased funding for the PM SHRI scheme to establish over 14,500 exemplar schools across the country.
• Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN): High priority continues to be given to achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy, with a National Mission on FLN and state-wise implementation plans. Special training for out-of-school children (OOSC) is sanctioned.

Digital Learning and ICT Infrastructure:

• Saturation of internet facilities, computer labs, and smart classrooms in all government schools is a key focus.
• A revised ICT Scheme under Samagra Shiksha is expected to strengthen digital learning solutions.
• Emphasis on Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL)-based digital solutions.
• Skill Development and Vocational Training: The budget will likely prioritize vocational training, entrepreneurship, and reskilling programs to prepare youth for new job opportunities.
• Atal Tinkering Labs: Plans to establish 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools over the next five years, fostering innovation and creativity.
• AI Centre of Excellence: Establishment of an AI Centre of Excellence for education.
• Infrastructure Development: Completion of sanctioned infrastructure works, including additional classrooms, girls' toilets, art/craft rooms, computer rooms, library rooms, science labs, and major repairs.
• Teacher Recruitment and Rationalization: Addressing adverse Pupil-Teacher Ratios (PTR) and focusing on teacher recruitment and rationalization of schools.

Holistic Development and Curriculum:

• The NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure will continue to be implemented, focusing on age-appropriate learning.
• Emphasis on experiential learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and breaking down rigid stream divisions.
• Inclusion of value-based education and increased focus on extracurricular activities.
• Assessment Reforms: The no-detention policy has been eliminated, making it mandatory for students to pass classes 5 and 8. Examinations will increasingly focus on comprehension and competence over rote learning.

Specific Plans for Andhra Pradesh (2025-26):

Andhra Pradesh is set to launch the LEAP (Learning Enhancement Acceleration Programme) model in the 2025-26 academic year, a new education model aimed at improving learning outcomes. Key aspects of the LEAP model and other state initiatives include:

• Play-based Curriculum: Implementation of a play-based curriculum, especially at the foundational stage.
• Teacher Training: Comprehensive teacher training programs, including e-content on best pedagogical practices and e-modules for vocational courses.
• AI-driven Assessment: Introduction of an AI-driven remedial assessment program.
• Curriculum and Pedagogy Revamp: A revised curriculum aligned with NEP 2020 goals, focusing on 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and holistic learning.
• Bridge Courses: Provision of bridge courses for students transitioning to Grades 6 and 9.
• Summer Learning Packets: Availability of summer learning packets for 6th to 8th graders.
• Academic Calendar: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Educational Research and Training (AP SCERT) has released the Academic Calendar for 2025-26, outlining:
• Total academic days (316) and working days (233).
• Month-wise working days, holidays (including Dasara, Christmas, Sankranthi).
• Subject-wise syllabus completion plans.
• Detailed assessment schedules (Formative Assessments - FAs, Summative Assessments - SAs, and Class 10 exams). 
• Updated school timings for primary and high schools.
• "No Bag Saturdays."
• Period allotment for special subjects and a Leisure Chart for library and physical activities.
• Anganwadi Centre Schools (AWCs): Setting up two to three model Anganwadi Centre schools per assembly constituency, ensuring basic facilities like girl child toilets, electricity, and water connections.
• Teacher Responsibilities: Headmasters are expected to monitor lesson plan implementation, student attendance, academic progress tracking, and assessment record maintenance.

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