365Telugu.com online news,Hyderabad,April 22nd,2025: In a major move aimed at encouraging experiential learning, the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) is planning to introduce internal assessments for Intermediate students in the Commerce and Arts streams starting from the academic year 2025-26.
Under the proposed plan, students will not be confined to textbooks alone. Instead, they will be engaged in hands-on projects that involve visiting historical sites, cultural monuments, and even local markets such as vegetable mandis as part of their coursework.
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As per the proposal currently under review at the Chief Minister’s Office, students will undergo four internal assessments, each carrying 5 marks, adding up to a total of 20 marks. This means the final board exam will be conducted for 80 marks, while the remaining 20 will be allotted based on internal project work and assessments.
The suggestion emerged during a recent syllabus revision committee meeting that included participation from subject experts and academic representatives. Experts from central universities highlighted a concerning lack of research and analytical skills among students entering undergraduate programs. To address this, they recommended introducing internal assessments from the first year of Intermediate education, particularly in the Commerce and Arts streams, to foster early exposure to practical learning.
However, the proposal hasn’t gone without criticism. Some educationists expressed concerns over the potential misuse of internal assessments by private and corporate junior colleges, who may award their students full marks without genuine evaluation.
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Commenting on the development, TG BIE Secretary S. Krishna Aditya said, “We have forwarded the proposal to the government based on the recommendations of the subject experts. If approved, the internal assessment system will be implemented starting from the next academic year.”
The move, if implemented, could mark a significant shift in how Commerce and Arts students are taught and evaluated in the state, potentially enhancing their readiness for higher education.