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West Bengal Sets Up Committee to Reshape School Curriculum, Cut Rote Learning

Published on: 26 Jul 2026, 12:14 PM

The West Bengal government has formed a syllabus-cum-curriculum committee to review and recommend major revisions to the curriculum, syllabus, and textbooks for Classes 1 to 12. The move aims to align the state's school education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the latest National Curriculum Frameworks (NCF).

According to a notification issued by the School Education Department, the committee will examine primary, secondary, and higher secondary courses to ensure they conform to NEP 2020, NCF for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS 2022), NCF for School Education (NCF-SE 2023), and modern pedagogical practices.

The committee has been tasked with reviewing current evaluation and examination practices across different education boards in the state. It will recommend a scientific evaluation policy aimed at reducing academic pressure and mental stress on students, including those requiring special care.

Source: Indian Express

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