A senior educationist stated, “The announcement to implement the CBSE pattern even before the finalization of the state syllabus is academically inappropriate and undermines the autonomy of educational institutions.”

On the other hand, Dr. A. L. Deshmukh welcomed the move, saying, “The national education policy has expressed the hope of bringing equality in the curriculum and evaluation system.” He added that the state already follows a 70% CBSE and 30% state curriculum structure.

The education department’s lack of clarity on implementing the CBSE pattern has raised questions. Officials admitted, “There is no clarity about it.” The state’s ability to prepare the curriculum is also uncertain due to manpower constraints.

While implementing the CBSE syllabus for maths and science subjects may be straightforward, sociology and language subjects pose challenges. Dr. Deshmukh emphasized the need to train teachers to empower them and appoint new teachers with postgraduate degrees.

As the state navigates these complexities, educators and stakeholders await clearer guidance on the implementation of the CBSE pattern.