Telangana Dasara Holiday Update: Students from Centres of Excellence (COE) of BC (Backward Classes) and Minority Residential Educational Institutions Societies from Telangana will have to attend classes up to October 16, thereby disrupting their Dasara vacations.
These classes are meant to assist the students in completing the syllabus and getting ready for examinations such as IIT-JEE and CLAT. On the other hand, regular schools in Telangana are closed from October 10 to October 22 and will reopen on October 23, 2026.
Special Classes for Competitive Exams
According to reports, the BC and Minority Gurukul societies decided to hold special classes for COE students until October 16. The move is meant to strengthen preparation and ensure timely syllabus completion.
The decision could disappoint students who planned to travel home and celebrate the festival with their families. However, students are advised to confirm their individual class schedules with their institutions.
Different Holiday Schedules Across Institutions
Residential institutions in Telangana are reportedly following different Dasara calendars. These schedules apply to different categories of institutions and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Institution Type | Dasara Schedule |
BC and Minority Gurukul COE students | Special classes until October 16 |
SC and ST Gurukul students | Holidays from October 10 to October 21 |
Regular Telangana schools | Holidays from October 10 to October 22 |
Regular schools reopen on October 23, 2026.
Staff Seek Uniform Holiday Policy
Some BC and Minority Gurukul staff are reportedly requesting the same Dasara holiday arrangements given to SC (Schedule caste) and ST (Schedule Tribe) Gurukul institutions. They are seeking a common policy for welfare residential schools across the state.
The arrangements for BC and Minority Gurukul COE students after October 16 still need confirmation through official instructions from the respective societies.
What Students and Parents Should Do?
It is recommended for both the students and their parents to verify the most recent circulars issued by their Gurukul society or school authorities. BC and Minority Gurukuls COE students must ascertain that there are any special classes being conducted until October 16 and the details after that date.
Any amendments in the said schedules must be verified from the concerned educational authorities.