External evaluation for Classes 6 and 9 in Telangana on pilot basis
The Telangana School Education Department has mandated an external evaluation for students in Classes 6 and 9 on a pilot basis. This assessment will cover summative exams in all 33 districts, with specific implementation plans for different regions throughout October 2026.
Why it matters
This policy change reflects regional efforts to standardize educational assessment and improve academic oversight in Telangana schools.
The School Education Department, Telangana, on Wednesday directed all District Educational Officers (DEOs) to conduct external evaluation for Classes 6 and 9, on a pilot basis. The external assessment will be for summative assessment 1 and 2 in all 33 districts in the State. To begin with the summative assessment 1, which are scheduled to be held from October 1 till 10 in all schools, the Department proposed external evaluation for Class 9 in all the districts, and for Class 6 in nine districts of Adilabad, Bhadadri Kothagudem, Mulugu, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mahabubabad, Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Medchal,…
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