Three compulsory P.T. periods a week for school students, says Rajmohan - The HinduPublished - October 13, 2026 09:42 pm IST - ChennaiMinister for School Education, Tamil Development, and News and Publicity, Rajmohan. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM BSchools in Tamil Nadu will now have three periods of physical education and two periods of extra curricular and co-curricular activities in a week, said School Education Minister Rajmohan while releasing a revised time table in Chennai on Tuesday.Speaking to media persons, he said, “Now, there will be compulsory three periods of physical education, and the other two periods designated for extra curricular activities could also be converted to physical education periods, thereby ensuring that students can play all five days a week.” Mr. Rajmohan thanked the Chief Minister for the decision.The Minister was holding a review meeting with all the District Education Officers on curriculum, hygiene and facilities of the schools in the districts.Responding to a question about results of special Teacher Eligibility Tests, Mr. Rajmohan said that there are more attempts for the teachers to take up the exam, and they are working on providing a good support system for the teachers to take up the exam.Published - October 13, 2026 09:42 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }