NEP Rollout in Maharashtra Speeds Up: Teacher Training for Classes 2 to 6 Made Mandatory Before 2026–27 Session

Currently, the Government of Maharashtra is accelerating its efforts to implement the various stages of the National Education Policy (NEP) within the state. Recently, it has been made mandatory for teachers in state schools to undergo training based on the new syllabus prior to the 2026–27 academic session. While this new system was initially introduced for the first grade in the previous year, it is now set to be implemented for the second, third, fourth, and sixth grades this year. Accordingly, teachers are required to complete their training within a specified timeframe, commencing in May.

We are addressing this topic today because the National Education Policy is not merely a syllabus; it represents a monumental initiative aimed at fundamentally restructuring the entire educational ecosystem. Unless teachers are adequately trained, the true objectives of this transformation cannot be realised. Therefore, in this post, we will discuss the critical importance of the National Education Policy training process and outline exactly how it is to be conducted.

In the previous year, specifically the 2025–26 academic session, this policy, formulated under the National Education Policy, was first introduced in Grade 1. Currently, for the 2026–27 academic session, the new syllabus is set to be applied in Grades 2, 3, 4, and 6. Subsequently, all other grades will be brought under the reach of this specific policy by 2028. As the new academic year in Maharashtra is scheduled to commence on June 15, 2026, it has been made mandatory to complete teacher training by the end of May, thereby ensuring that educators are fully prepared before the new session begins.

This training process will be organised across various tiers—specifically, it will be conducted at the State, District, and Taluka levels. Each batch will consist of approximately 60 teachers. Separate sessions will be arranged for schools utilising Marathi, Urdu, and other languages ​​to ensure that every participant can fully understand the material in their own language. Specific days or time slots will be allotted to teachers for the NEP training. The training program will span three days for Grade 2 teachers, and four days for teachers of Grades 3 and 4. This entire training process is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.

Finally, let us note that the NEP framework has undergone some new changes; specifically, education has been structured according to the 5+3+3+4 model. Under this model, the structure comprises a five-year Foundational Stage, a three-year Preparatory Stage, a three-year Middle Stage, and a four-year Secondary Stage. In accordance with this framework, the curriculum is being designed to align with the students' age and their conceptual understanding.