That’s right. In August 2022, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) granted affiliation to 230 government schools in Andhra Pradesh. This was part of a larger move by the state government to improve the quality of education in government schools.
The schools that received CBSE affiliation include AP Model Schools (APMS), Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), Zilla Parishad and AP Residential Schools. The Education Department has stated that the Central syllabus will be implemented in these schools from the academic year 2022-23. Students of Class IX admitted to these schools will appear for CBSE exams in 2024.
The affiliation of these schools to CBSE is seen as a major step towards improving the quality of education in government schools in Andhra Pradesh. The CBSE syllabus is considered to be more rigorous than the state syllabus, and it is hoped that this will lead to better learning outcomes for students.
In addition, the affiliation to CBSE will give students from these schools the opportunity to appear for CBSE exams, which are considered to be more prestigious than state examinations. This could lead to better career opportunities for these students.
The affiliation of these schools to CBSE is a welcome move, and it is hoped that it will lead to significant improvements in the quality of education in government schools in Andhra Pradesh.
Here are some of the benefits of CBSE affiliation for government schools in Andhra Pradesh:
- The Central syllabus is considered to be more rigorous than the state syllabus, which could lead to better learning outcomes for students.
- Students from these schools will have the opportunity to appear for CBSE exams, which are considered to be more prestigious than state examinations. This could lead to better career opportunities.
- The affiliation to CBSE could help to improve the teaching standards in these schools.
- The schools will be able to access the resources and support of the CBSE, which could help them to improve their overall performance.
Overall, the affiliation of these schools to CBSE is a positive move that could have a significant impact on the quality of education in government schools in Andhra Pradesh.
Here is a list of the 230 government schools in Andhra Pradesh that have received CBSE affiliation:
- AP Model Schools (APMS): 75 schools
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs): 112 schools
- Zilla Parishad High Schools: 30 schools
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools: 7 schools
- AP Social Welfare Residential Schools: 4 schools
- Government High Schools: 2 schools
- AP Residential Schools: 1 school
