This is a major move, a certain common syllabus in place of several different curricula and study is the edict of the JAC, in order to bring Jharkhand schools closer to the national education system, to revise the academic syllabus by adopting the NCERT syllabus all around the schools in Jharkhand. The choice was the initiative of the curriculum committee of JAC, which had recently conducted a discussion with regard to the revision of the existing academic framework.
Schools presently affiliated with JAC use a state-formulated syllabus. Nonetheless, the decision to change to NCERT books and curriculum is being perceived as a positive change, aiming at achieving two results, namely: students in Jharkhand receive the same quality of education as other students in CBSE schools across India, as well as instilling the spirit of innovation within them. The NCERT syllabus is already seen as the national level exam standard of most competitive examinations like NEET, JEE and UPSC, and is likely to provide students with a national level playing field in Jharkhand.
Proponents of education say that this shift of gears could pose several advantages. Students will not feel that they are at a disadvantage to others learning under CBSE boards, particularly in preparation for competitive tests. The change is also set to grant accessibility to the teaching and learning resources because NCERT books are available in different languages and various forms, including digital.
Nevertheless, the proposal has its difficulties as well. Training and orientation of teachers will be required to fit into the NCERT system. The ways of assessment and examination patterns can also be changed in accordance with the new syllabus. Another area that the government will need to undertake is the timely supply of textbooks to schools, especially those in rural settings.
The officials of the Education Department have shown that such a move might be implemented gradually, starting with some classes and later encompassing the whole school system, classes 1 to 12. This will assist in the transition of both the teachers and students.
Once passed by the state government, Jharkhand will become the latest state to switch to the NCERT tutorials so as to standardize school education. It is anticipated that there will be a final decision shortly after the consultations and planning are done in detail.
Jharkhand, through this reform, not only moves towards standardizing education but also improves the performance of its students at the national level, hence providing them with better opportunities for higher education and career prospects.
