Prof. Indrani Bhaduri is a distinguished educator and assessment expert serving as CEO & Head of PARAKH & Educational Survey Division at NCERT, New Delhi. With 27 years of experience in educational assessment, she brings a strong academic foundation combining chemistry, education, and specialized training from prestigious international institutions like ETS Princeton and ACER Melbourne. Her career spans teaching at university level, supervising PhD scholars, and leading large-scale educational surveys and assessments across India. She plays a crucial role in shaping educational policy and assessment frameworks while providing training and academic support to educational administrators nationwide.

Key Highlights

• International Training: Specialized training at Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, USA and Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Melbourne
• Core Expertise: Educational Assessment and Psychometrics, Test Design, Large-Scale Achievement Surveys, and School-Based Assessment
• Professional Experience: 27 years in educational assessment, previously taught at Pune University, supervised multiple PhD scholars
• Policy Engagement: Actively involved in policy-level discussions with state governments and Ministry of Education on school education and assessment
• Training & Development: Provides academic support for national and state-level training programs for educational administrators
• Research Contributions: Presents papers at national and international conferences, works as resource person in workshops and training programs
• Impact Focus: Dedicated to improving learning outcomes through better assessment and reporting systems