Yogi government to revise UP madarsa syllabus, modern subjects mandatory from class 9 to 12

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a major change in the curriculum of madarsas across the state, making it mandatory to teach modern subjects like Hindi, English, Mathematics, and Science alongside religious education. This curriculum revision will apply to students studying in classes 9 to 12.

There are around 16,000 madarsas in Uttar Pradesh, educating over 13.57 lakh students. Among them, only 560 receive government grants, employing approximately 9,500 teachers. A state-wide survey conducted in 2024 found that 8,449 madarsas were operating without government recognition. These unrecognized institutions were subsequently shut down, while 16,513 recognized ones remain under the state’s purview.

The new move is part of a broader strategy to enhance educational standards in madarsas and ensure that students receive well-rounded academic exposure. Madarsas in UP offer education at multiple levels, from Tahtania (primary) to Fazil (highest degree), with religious teachings in Quran, Hadith, and Arabic continuing as core components.

The Yogi Adityanath government’s latest step aims to align madarsa education with mainstream academic frameworks while preserving religious instruction, offering students a better chance at higher education and employment opportunities.