Government Of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Matriculation Schools – Syllabus – Revised syllabus in Std. LKG to X Std. to be brought into force in phases from 2005 – 2008 - Approved

SCHOOL EDUCATION (x2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.1D.No. 464

DATED: 21.12.2004

1) G.O.(ID) No. 36, School Education, dated 30.3.1995

2) G.O.(2D) No.20, School Education, dated 11.3.2003

3) G.O.(2D) No.6, School Education, dated 23.2.2004

4) From the Director of Matriculation Schools Lr.Rc.No. 2539/E8/2003, dated 15.10.2004

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ORDER:

In the G.O. first read above the syllabus in Matriculation schools was lastly revised during 1995-96 – 1997-98. In the G.O. second read above, the Government have constituted a High Level Committee for the revision of Matriculation Curriculum and syllabus under the Chairmanship of Dr. a. Gnanam, Former Chairman, NAAC and former Vice Chairmen, Central University, Pondicheryy. In the G.O. third read above Government ordered the introduction of the revised syllabus in Matriculation Schools in a phased manner from the year 2005-2006 at noted below:-

2005-2006 : L.K.G., U.K.G., Standards I, II, VI and IX

2006-2007 : Standards, III, IV, VII and X

2007-2008 : Standards V and VIII

2. The revised syllabus for LKG to X Standard of Matriculation Schools has been prepared by the High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. A. Gnanam Former Chairman, NAAC and former Vice Chairman, Central University, Pondicherry. It has been considered and approved by the Board of Matriculation Education with suitable modifications during its 33rd meeting held on 15.10.2004.

3. The Director of Matriculation Schools has submitted to the Government the Revised Curriculum and Syllabi for Matriculation Schools prepared by the High Level Committee as modified by the Board of Matriculation Education and requested approval for it.

4. The Government considered the resolution of the Board of Matriculation Education dated 15.10.2004 and pass the following orders:-

i) The Revised Curriculum and Syllabi for Matriculation Schools for stds. LKG to X except Tamil prepared by the High Level Committee headed by Dr. A. Gnanam, be approved and the same be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

ii) For language "Tamil" the Matriculation Schools, for all Standards I to X be instructed to follow the State Board of Secondary Education Syllabi for Tamil.

iii) For Environmental Education, the syllabus and text books being prepared by State Board of Secondary Education based on the National Council for Education Research and Training syllabus as approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India be followed in Matriculation Schools.

iv) As regards the preparation of text books for Matriculation Schools the existing system may continue and

v) Matriculation Schools are instructed to introduce Computer Science as a subject from Std III to X and also to conduct School level examination up to Std IX and there shall not be any common examination for Computer Science subject in Std X.

5. The Works Manager, Government Press is directed to publish

the revised syllabus for Matriculation Schools in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette as a separate supplement to the relevant part of the Gazette and supply sufficient number of extra-spare copies of that supplement free of cost to the Director of Matriculation Schools for distribution among Matriculation Schools and Inspecting Officers. The supply be made through the concerned District Educational Officer/Chief Educational Officer/Inspector of Matriculation Schools as may be found convenient. The Director of Matriculation Schools is requested to inform the Director of Stationary and Printing regarding the number of copies required to be printed.

6. This order issues with the concurrence of Information and Tourism Department vide its U.O. No.36332/SP2/2004 – 1, dated 17.12.2004

(By Order of the Governor)

K. Gnanadesikan
Secretary to Government

To

The Director of School Education, Chennai – 6.

The Director of Matriculation Schools, Chennai – 6

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, Chennai – 6

The Director of Elementary Education, Chennai – 6

The Director of Government Examinations, Chennai – 6

The Director of Stationery and Printing, Chennai – 2

The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai – 2

// Forwarded/By Order//

Section Officer