<red> October 8, 2023 <red>
Appearing for Board Exams Twice a Year will not be Necessary
In a conversation with PTI (Press Trust of India), Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, said - “Appearing for Class 10 and 12 board examinations twice a year will not be mandatory and the concept is being introduced as an option to reduce students' stress caused by the fear of having only opportunity”
<red> August 23rd, 2023 <red>
The Union Education Ministry launched a new curriculum framework on August 23, 2023, with a New Education Policy that board exams will be held at least twice a year. The reason for this new framework is to measure students’ progress and performance based on their understanding and achievement of competencies instead of rot learning.
As per the New Curriculum Framework:
The new framework is introduced to provide students with time for preparation. The aim is to get students to understand the concept and use those related skills, abilities, and knowledge to effectively perform in any setting.