The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new evaluation model for Class 12 board exams. This model will consider students’ performance from Classes 9 to 11, as part of a broader approach to assessment. The proposal, detailed in a report titled ‘Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards’, aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of students’ academic journeys.
According to the new model proposed by NCERT’s Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), the weightage of formative and summative assessments will be adjusted from Class 9 through to Class 12. Specifically, Class 9 will have a 7% formative and 30% summative split, Class 10 will be equally divided at 50% formative and 50% summative, Class 11 will have a 40% formative and 60% summative distribution, and Class 12 will shift to a 30% formative and 70% summative ratio.
The report also suggests that cumulative performance metrics will be incorporated, with 15% of the final marks coming from Class 9, 20% from Class 10, and 25% from Class 11, while Class 12 will contribute 40% to the overall assessment.
The new framework will involve two terms for Classes 10 and 12 and aims to encourage holistic learning by including vocational and skill-based subjects such as data management, coding, and artificial intelligence. The report also highlights the importance of evaluating teachers’ performance and improving school infrastructure, including providing clean drinking water, well-resourced libraries, and adequate sports facilities.
However, the proposal has sparked debate among principals and parents. While some see the model as a way to engage students more effectively over the years, others worry it might place additional pressure on students.
The NCERT’s report, sent to the Union Education Ministry in July, reflects a shift towards a more comprehensive and continuous assessment system in line with the National Education Policy 2020.