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Education
Marathi Language Made Compulsory for Classes 1-10 Across Maharashtra Schools
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 03:32 PM
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Maharashtra has mandated Marathi as a compulsory subject for students from Class 1 to Class 10 in all schools within the state. This new regulation applies to all educational institutions, regardless of their affiliation.
In a significant move impacting the state's educational landscape, Marathi has been declared a compulsory language for students attending Classes 1 through 10 in all schools across Maharashtra. The directive mandates the inclusion of Marathi as a subject for all students, irrespective of the board they are affiliated with.
This decision aims to promote the Marathi language and its cultural significance among the younger generation. The implementation will affect a wide range of educational institutions operating within the state's boundaries. Further details regarding the curriculum and examination framework are expected to be announced.
This decision aims to promote the Marathi language and its cultural significance among the younger generation. The implementation will affect a wide range of educational institutions operating within the state's boundaries. Further details regarding the curriculum and examination framework are expected to be announced.