The Telangana government has once again extended the exemption from compulsory Telugu for non-Telugu-speaking students, postponing its implementation for higher classes.
Hyderabad: The State government has provided further relief to students who do not speak Telugu as their mother tongue by extending the exemption from studying Telugu as a mandatory subject.
Telangana: Telugu Not Mandatory for Class X in 2026–27
According to a new memo issued by the School Education Department, the compulsory Telugu rule will not be implemented for Class X in the academic year 2026–27. Currently, this rule is also not applicable to Class IX students in 2025–26.
However, students who are currently in Class VIII (2025–26) must study Telugu when they move to Class IX in 2026–27, as the exemption will not apply to them.
The memo, signed by Education Department Secretary Yogita Rana, states:
“The government hereby extends the time period for implementation of Telugu as a compulsory subject for students studying Class IX during the academic year 2025–26 and Class X during the academic year 2026–27 in all schools across the State.”
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Officials explained that the decision was taken following representations and petitions filed by non-Telugu-speaking students in the High Court seeking exemption from the compulsory Telugu requirement.
The State had earlier granted similar exemptions for the academic years 2024–25 and 2025–26.
Following the government’s announcement, the School Education Department instructed all regional joint directors and district educational officers to inform schools about the revised guidelines and submit a compliance report.