• UGI USER
  • Mar 29, 2024
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NO EXAMS FROM 2025, PATRACHAR VIDYALAYA STUDENTS LEFT IN THE LURCH

Why in the news?

CBSE discontinues exams for Patrachar Vidyalaya students from 2025 due to NEP 2020, leaving socio-economically disadvantaged students uncertain.

source:pib

Understanding the Decision Background:

  • CBSE discontinues exams for Patrachar Vidyalaya students starting 2025, citing National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation.
  • NEP incorporates internal assessment/project/practical exams into all subjects, which Patrachar Vidyalaya curriculum lacks, leading to inaccurate results.
What is the National Education Policy NEP 2020?

●   National Education Policy 2020 is India’s first education policy of the 21st century, replacing NPE 1986.

●   Formulated by a committee under Dr. K Kasturirangan.

●   Aims for reforms in school, higher, and technical education.

●   Five pillars: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability.

●   Aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; focuses on holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education to harness students’ unique capabilities.