NEP 2020: Need of the Hour?

 

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a draft proposing Grade 10 examinations to be held twice a year, with nearly a month’s gap between them. This move is being hailed as a major reform aimed at tackling the entrenched coaching mafia and the culture of rote learning, where memorization is often valued more than creativity and imagination.

The rise of coaching centers, driven purely by profit, is a betrayal of the true essence of education. Their students are pushed into a goal-oriented system that prioritizes results over actual learning. This reform is the government’s trump card—a direct challenge to this exploitative coaching culture.

In India, the student-teacher relationship is more than just an exchange of knowledge; it shapes perspectives, nurtures growth, and fuels the transfer of wisdom, much like one candle lighting another. But in this ecosystem, coaching institutes have positioned themselves as catalysts—whether for progress or profit remains the question.

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Now, let’s shift our focus to one of our key partners and the world's leading superpower. The surprising fact? They don’t rely on a structured private tutoring or coaching system.

Their education model ensures that what a child learns is taught in school, and the curriculum itself is engaging. University entrance exams are designed around essential real-world knowledge, including fundamental to advanced math concepts that are intuitive and applicable.

So, here’s the question—if students are equipped with everything they need within the system, why would they even require private tutoring?

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CBSE’s uncertainty is evident—what and when things happen is always at the controller’s discretion. But one thing is clear: CBSE now seeks the long-awaited change.

India’s education dynamics are lagging—not just in academics but also in infrastructure, healthcare, and even civic sense. CBSE, as the central authority, must step in. And yes, all these issues tie back to education—specifically, moral education, which is the urgent need of the hour. If neglected, this gap will continue to tarnish the nation’s progress.

For real impact, these changes must go beyond policy papers—requiring central funding and a true Pan-India implementation.

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CBSE's draft scheme primarily aims to enhance the core perspective of subjects, making them more comprehensive and skill-driven. By shifting the focus to core capabilities and competencies, the exams are designed to feel more personalized and meaningful for students.

A key highlight is the dual exam system, offering students a fair opportunity to rectify and improve their performance. This approach also fosters a more balanced and less stressful environment for both students and institutions, paving the way for a progressive and inclusive education system.

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CBSE is also planning to reduce the duration of Grade 10 board exams to just 34 days, including both phases. For perspective, this is the same time the board currently takes to conduct a single set of exams.

This clearly indicates that CBSE is not just aiming for theoretical reforms but is also working on practical structural changes to streamline the examination process.

 

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CBSE also makes sure that Self-Centers will not be a thing. and being a Student to have sat for the exams twice in the span of 2 years can state that Self Centers are do a Curse for the quality of Education Board intends to provide. I might not have the capability to directly hit them but as per my experience The indigenous students of the centre do always have an advantage and understand my words when I write ALWAYS.

And Lastly DO NOT forget to share your comments, ideas or thoughts to the board via This Form by CBSE.

And also assess the Whole Draft Scheme on: Link