New Delhi, August 28, 2023: The Union Ministry of Education has announced that board exams will be conducted twice a year from the academic session 2024-25. The exams will be held in April and October. Students will be allowed to retain the best score of the two exams.
The decision to conduct board exams twice a year was taken in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to make the education system more flexible and holistic. The NEP also recommends that students study two languages, one of which must be an Indian language.
The Ministry of Education has said that the changes in the board exam pattern will help to reduce stress among students and teachers, and will also provide more opportunities for them to demonstrate their learning. The exams will be conducted in a format that will assess students’ understanding and application of knowledge, rather than just their memorisation skills.
The new board exam pattern is likely to be welcomed by students and teachers alike. It is hoped that the changes will make the education system more learner-centric and will help to improve the quality of education in India.
Here are some of the key features of the new board exam pattern:
- Exams will be conducted twice a year, in April and October.
- Students will be allowed to retain the best score of the two exams.
- The exams will be conducted in a format that will assess students’ understanding and application of knowledge, rather than just their memorisation skills.
- Students will be required to study two languages, one of which must be an Indian language.
The new board exam pattern is likely to have a number of benefits, including:
- Reduced stress among students and teachers
- More opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning
- A more learner-centric education system
- Improved quality of education in India
The new board exam pattern is a significant change to the way that exams are conducted in India. It is hoped that the changes will make the education system more flexible and holistic, and will help to improve the quality of education for all students.