Jodhpur, September 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Rajasthan High Court has sought a detailed report from the state government on the management, functioning, monitoring and educational system of approximately 3,000 madrasas operating across Rajasthan.
A division bench comprising Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur and Justice Chandra Shekhar Sharma has directed the state government to submit an affidavit outlining the measures currently in place, as well as those proposed, to ensure effective administration, supervision and academic monitoring of the institutions.
The matter came before the court in petitions filed by Pratipal Singh and others, raising concerns about the administrative and academic functioning of madrasas. During the hearing, the petitioners submitted several suggestions for improving the madrasa education system, which the court has asked the state government to consider and respond to.
Advocate Moti Singh Rajpurohit, appearing for the petitioners, suggested that the government compile details of madrasas affiliated with the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), while also reviewing the existing registration system for these institutions.
The petitioners proposed implementing the curriculum prescribed by the Education Department for primary and upper-primary levels and introducing a uniform examination system. They also recommended maintaining digital student records on the Madrasa Board portal and issuing a unique identification number to each student to facilitate monitoring and ensure accurate records.
The petitions also raise concerns about the educational qualifications of madrasa teachers. The petitioners have suggested that teachers who do not meet prescribed qualification requirements should not receive salaries or honoraria.
Other proposals include aligning madrasa education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, reviewing grants and financial assistance provided to madrasa institutions, and conducting uniform examinations through District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET).
The petitioners have also sought a review of the registration of institutions that do not comply with prescribed standards.
The petitions further raise questions about the education of non-Muslim children studying in madrasas, referring to recommendations of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). They have sought consideration of general education requirements under the Right to Education (RTE) framework.
The High Court has directed the state government to address the issues and suggestions raised in the petitions through a detailed affidavit, clarifying the existing arrangements and proposed measures for the administration, academic supervision and monitoring of madrasas across Rajasthan.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 27, 2026.
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