Kerala's State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) introduces the Kerala Curriculum Framework (KCF) 2023, distinct from the NEP 2020 guidelines.
Kerala's curriculum framework differs from the NEP recommendations, notably in terms of class structures and age prerequisites.
Kerala aims to broaden its curriculum by incorporating subjects such as cyber law, social services, immunization, hygiene, and more.
National Curriculum Framework Structure: Foundational stage (age 3-8) Preparatory stage (age 9-11) Middle stage (age 12-14) Secondary stage (age 15-18)
Kerala Curriculum Framework Structure: Child development stage (age 3-5) Primary stage (age 6-12) Secondary-higher secondary stage (age 13-17)
The Kerala government rejected NEP 2020 and formed a committee to develop its own education policy, leading to the draft recommendations.
Key elements of Kerala's new policy include a focus on early childhood education, teacher training, multilingualism, including Malayalam and English, and an emphasis on vocational education.