School entry age to remain 5 years, says TN education secretary B Chandra Mohan; SEP aims for future ready, inclusive learning

Tamil Nadu’s school education secretary, B Chandra Mohan, affirmed that the school entry age will remain at five years, despite NEP suggesting six. The state education policy (SEP) aims to create a future-ready, inclusive education system, emphasizing conceptual clarity, practical application, and life skills.