'Integrate Marks of Classes 9 to 11 in Class 12th Board Results': NCERT Suggests New Marking Scheme

New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation framework for Class 12 board exams, suggesting to integrate the marks from Classes 9 to 11 into the Class 12th final results. A report titled "Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards," suggests a cumulative assessment approach: 15 per cent of the final score from Class 9, 20 per cent from Class 10, 25 per cent from Class 11 and the remaining 40 per cent from Class 12. The evaluation for Class 12 will be divided into formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will include self-reflection, student portfolios, teacher evaluations, project work, and group discussions, while summative assessments will focus on traditional exams.

Incorporating Marks from Earlier Classes

Under NCERT's proposal, students' performances from Class 9 onward will significantly influence their Class 12 board results. The proposal submitted by PARAKH, a regulatory body established by NCERT, aims to standardize assessments across all Indian education boards.

Focus on Vocational and Skill-Based Education

The report also highlights the importance of making vocational and skill-based subjects compulsory. Suggested subjects include Data Management, Coding, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Music, Arts, and Crafts, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) to promote holistic education.

Teacher Performance and School Infrastructure

In addition to student assessments, the report stresses the need to evaluate teachers’ performance and improve school infrastructure. This includes ensuring access to potable water, well-equipped libraries, and adequate sports facilities to foster a supportive learning environment.

Introduction of a Credit-Based Learning System

The new assessment model for Classes 9 to 12 will adopt a credit-based system, where students must earn subject-specific credits. For Classes 9 and 10, students need to accumulate 32 credits out of a possible 40, while for Classes 11 and 12, 36 credits out of 44 are required. Additional credits can be earned through online courses like MOOCs or research and community-based projects.