Students in Maharashtra’s state board schools who score between 20 and 35 marks in mathematics and science will soon be allowed to advance to junior college thanks to the revised State Curriculum Framework (SCF), released by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). While many have welcomed this move, some educationists are concerned that it may impact the quality of education in the long run.

According to sources, the changes to the SCF are expected to take effect from the academic year 2025-26. However, the SCERT director has stated that they are still working on the details and will soon issue a Government Resolution (GR) that will officially declare the timeline for implementation. The new framework offers two options for students who struggle with these core subjects: they can either reattempt the exam to improve their marks or progress with an SSC certificate that includes a special section acknowledging their partial success in mathematics and science. However, opting for this certificate means students can’t choose these subjects later.