Revanth Halts Merger, Clears Inter Admissions
Revanth Reddy orders regular admissions process; decision on merging Intermediate with school education to be taken only after consultations and Assembly debate
HYDERABAD: To the relief of students, parents and junior college lecturers, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday directed officials to continue the present Intermediate education system for the 2026‑27 academic year, citing challenges such as technicalities in merging Intermediate with school education and limited time for college admissions.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to immediately begin the admission process, which had been kept in abeyance on May 5, to ensure that students did not face difficulties.
This decision came amid growing concern among students and parents following reports that Intermediate admissions were put on hold due to proposed reforms. The Telangana Education Commission had recommended abolishing the separate Intermediate system and introducing Classes 11 and 12 under the school education structure, similar to the CBSE model. The commission noted that the new system would reduce drop-outs.
Officials said students completing Class 10 in government schools were failing to join Intermediate studies. Revanth Reddy had earlier suggested examining the possibility of restructuring Intermediate into the 11th and 12th Class format, a recommendation also highlighted in the commission’s report.
During a review meeting with senior officials and education department representatives on Sunday, the Chief Minister decided to temporarily defer the merger process due to the need for a detailed study of several technical and administrative issues linked to the transition.
The Chief Minister directed officials to hold extensive consultations with all stakeholders and asked the committee preparing the policy of proposed reforms to study the issue further and submit a detailed report. He clarified that a final decision would be taken only after discussions in the Assembly.
Several Intermediate education experts, lecturers and associations welcomed the move. Association leaders noted that they had previously appealed to the government not to rush into a merger without giving due consideration to the educational future of 10 lakh students and their parents.
Dr Maskula Srinivas and Dr Koppisetti Suresh of the Telangana Gazetted Junior Lecturers Association urged the government to hold consultations with stakeholders and intellectuals before taking any decision. Satish, president of Inter Private Junior Colleges, thanked the government for clearing the confusion about the merger of the Inter Board.
