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Appearing for Class 10, and 12 Board Exams twice a year will not be mandatory, says Education Minister
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has unveiled a significant update concerning the class 10th and 12th board exams. In an exclusive interview with news agency PTI, Minister Pradhan stated that it would no longer be compulsory for students to appear in the 10th and 12th board exams twice a year. This change aims to alleviate the stress students experience due to the pressure of a single opportunity.
Revamping the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) Minister Pradhan also emphasized the need to restructure the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE), citing its outdated structure in light of the evolving demands of the modern education system. He stressed that CABE’s transformation is crucial, especially given the paradigm shift ushered in by the National Education Policy (NEP). He expressed puzzlement at the political objections raised by some states regarding the NEP’s implementation, highlighting the striking similarities between West Bengal’s alternative document and the NEP.
Collective Responsibility to Ensure Student Well-being In response to student suicides in Kota, Minister Pradhan voiced a heartfelt concern, emphasizing that no student’s life should be lost. He asserted that these students are “our children” and that it is the collective responsibility of society to ensure their well-being and reduce the stress they face.
Paradigm Shift in Education and International Collaboration Regarding education reform, the Union Education Minister revealed that discussions are underway to establish guidelines for foreign universities to establish campuses in India. He underscored the government’s commitment to making a significant paradigm shift in education. Minister Pradhan also mentioned that two Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are progressing towards establishing their campuses abroad, with ongoing discussions involving multiple interested countries, facilitated by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Recent Education Reforms In August, the government introduced an updated curriculum framework to make the Indian education system more student-centric and holistic. Under the new framework, board exams will be held twice a year, allowing students to retain their highest scores. Additionally, class 11 and 12 students will be required to study two languages instead of one as part of the curriculum enhancements.