Jodhpur, Sep 29 — 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 detailing the measures currently being taken, as well as those proposed, to ensure effective administration, supervision and academic monitoring of these institutions.
The matter came before the court in petitions filed by Pratipal Singh and others, raising various issues concerning the administrative and academic functioning of madrasas.
During the hearing, the petitioners presented several suggestions to improve the madrasa education system. The court has directed the state government to consider these suggestions and clarify its position on the issues raised.
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), besides reviewing the existing registration system for madrasa institutions.
The petitioners also suggested implementing the curriculum prescribed by the Education Department for primary and upper-primary levels and introducing a uniform examination system.
Another proposal involves maintaining digital records of students on the Madrasa Board portal and issuing a unique identification number to each student to facilitate monitoring and maintain accurate records.
The petitioners also raised concerns regarding the educational qualifications of madrasa teachers. They suggested that teachers who do not meet the prescribed qualifications should not receive salaries or honoraria.
The petition further proposes aligning madrasa education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It also calls for a review of grants and financial assistance provided to madrasa institutions and suggests conducting uniform examinations through District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET).
The petitioners also propose reviewing the registration of institutions that do not comply with prescribed standards.
The petitions also raise issues concerning the education of non-Muslim children studying in madrasas, with reference to recommendations of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The petitioners have sought consideration of general education requirements under the Right to Education (RTE) framework.
The High Court has directed the state government to respond to the issues and suggestions raised in the petitions through a detailed affidavit. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 27, 2026.
The court's directions aim to clarify the existing system and the measures the government has proposed for the effective management, academic supervision, and monitoring of madrasas across the state.