Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s madrasa education system is set for a major restructuring from 1 July, as the Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board will cease to exist after 30 June 2026. Thereafter, all registered madrasas in the state will come under the jurisdiction of the State Minority Education Authority.
The government’s objective is to integrate madrasa education with the mainstream by introducing an National Council of Educational Research and Training-based curriculum, enabling students to study science, mathematics, social science, and other modern subjects alongside religious education. However, several madrasa management committees are still uncertain about the transition.
According to official figures, Uttarakhand has 452 registered madrasas. The reported number of enrolled students has varied, with estimates exceeding 70,000 in 2024, while a 2026 report places the figure at more than 40,000 students.
Under the new system, all registered madrasas will be required to obtain registration with the State Minority Education Authority. Officials said many institutions have already begun submitting the necessary documents, while some are yet to make a decision.
The government also faces the challenge of dealing with nearly 500 unregistered madrasas. Over the past year and a half, authorities have conducted enforcement drives and sealed a number of unregistered institutions. Attention is now focused on what action will be taken against the remaining unregistered madrasas after the new system comes into force.
Districts including Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Dehradun, which have the highest concentration of madrasas, will be subject to enhanced monitoring and inspections during the transition.
Another major challenge will be ensuring the availability of trained teachers for subjects such as science and mathematics, along with adequate educational infrastructure, including libraries and laboratories.
The government has stated that students’ education will not be disrupted and that examinations, certification, and registration processes will continue in an organized manner.
Special Secretary of the Minority Department Parag Madhukar said all preparations have been completed before the dissolution of the Madrasa Board and that institutions have been given sufficient time to complete the registration process.
Director of the Minority Department Deepti Singh said the government is fully prepared to implement the new framework and that no compromise will be made with the educational future of students. The registration process, she added, is continuing smoothly.
From 1 July, Uttarakhand’s madrasa education system will enter a new phase, with the effectiveness of the reforms becoming clearer over time.
