CBSE Board opposes uniform curriculam, syllabus

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opposed a petition filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a common syllabus and curriculum in all schools across India. In response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Delhi HC, CBSE said that multiplicity of curriculum and resources in addition to a “core element” is recommendable as a uniform board or syllabus across the country does not consider the local culture, context and language.

The petition was filed by the lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhayay



seeking a common syllabus and curriculum in all schools. CBSE filed a counter affidavit in the matter demanding dismissal of the petition. The board stated that there is a national framework that provides flexibility for emphasis on local resources and ethos so that a child can better relate to the curriculum and education.

Education being in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, it is for the respective state governments to frame syllabus, curriculum and conduct examinations for their schools, the reply said.