The basic education department has granted autonomy to government-run primary, upper primary and composite schools to prepare timetables based on certain guidelines issued by the department. This move aims to streamline academic activities and ensure timely syllabus completion for the 2026–27 session, an official said.
In an official communication dated April 10, director general school education Monica Rani directed all basic shiksha adhikaris (BSAs) to ensure implementation of the revised norms in primary, upper primary and composite schools under the basic education council. The directive refers to earlier government orders and the recently released academic calendar for 2026–27, which sets month-wise syllabus completion targets along with academic and co-curricular activities.
As per the new guidelines, school heads will prepare class-wise and subject-wise timetables based on teacher availability and the need to complete the prescribed curriculum within the stipulated time. Each class period will be 40 minutes, during which teachers are expected to revise previous lessons, conduct effective teaching and summarise key points at the end.
The order mandates that primary schools allocate daily periods for language and mathematics, while upper primary and composite schools must ensure daily classes in mathematics, English and science.
Emphasis has been placed on using digital resources in classroom teaching. For classes 6 to 8, at least one weekly period must be dedicated to digital learning through the Khan Academy platform to enhance learning outcomes.
A 30-minute slot is fixed for mid-day meals, covering seating, serving and returning to classrooms. Schools have also been directed to strictly adhere to the academic calendar issued by the council.
The guidelines further call for effective use of teaching-learning materials such as workbooks, charts and kits, and mandate displaying the timetable on school notice boards for transparency.
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