Goa Shifts School Academic Year Start to April
The Government of Goa announced a change in the academic calendar for Classes 6 to 12, starting the school year in April instead of June. This will affect all schools, including those without government aid. Classes will begin operating under a new schedule aimed at adjusting to seasonal weather conditions.

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In a significant shift in the academic calendar, the Goa government announced on Thursday that the school year for Classes 6 to 12 will now begin in April, rather than the traditional start in June.
According to a circular issued by Director of Education Shailesh Zingade, this change will come into effect from the academic year 2025-26 across all schools, including those receiving government aid and those that don't. Classes will initially be held until 11.30 am throughout April to accommodate the shift.
Schools will then observe a summer vacation from May 1 to June 3, with regular classes resuming on June 4, following the conventional timetable, according to the directive.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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