The new curriculum framework is expected to be launched next year.
The Centre on Wednesday launched the new curriculum framework for school students that is expected to come into force from next year.
Here are major announcements made by education ministry:
- One of the major highlights is the provision to hold board exams at least twice a year. The ministry said that students can appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for, adding that they will also be allowed to retain the best score.
- The board exam will assess the understanding and achievement of competencies rather than months of coaching and memorisation.
- As per the new framework, the choice of subjects in Classes 11 and 12 (Plus 2) will not be restricted to streams, students will get the flexibility to choose.
- The ministry also said that in due course of time, school boards will be provided with capacities to develop capacities for "on demand" exams.
- Education ministry officials said that the new curriculum framework in sync with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
