STUDENTS CAN APPEAR FOR 10TH, 12TH BOARDS TWICE FROM 2025-26

Why in the news?

  • Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that students can appear for 10th and 12th class board examinations twice a year from 2025-26.
source:slideserve

Highlighting New Curriculum Framework Implementation:

  • The New Curriculum Framework (NCF) by the Ministry of Education introduced board exams twice a year.
  • Aims to offer students more time and chances for success.
  • Allows students to retain their best scores, reducing academic stress.
About The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India ( PM-SHRI )Yojana:

·    PM-SHRI Yojana upgrades 14,500+ schools.

·    Focus on existing schools’ enhancement.

·    Showcases NEP 2020 principles.

·    Emphasises holistic education and 21st-century skills.

·    Experiential, inquiry-driven pedagogy.

·    Competency-based assessment.

·    Modern infrastructure and green initiatives included.