The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed significant amendments in the academic structure for classes 10 and 12. One of the changes that have been suggested is that students in Class 10 will now study three languages instead of two. According to a report in The Indian Express, with the condition that at least two of these languages be native to India.
Additionally, as per the passing standards for Class 10 students, they will now have to pass the exam in ten subjects instead of five. Similarly, for Class 12, the proposed changes will require students to study two languages instead of one, with the condition that at least one language must be a native language of India. Ultimately, students must pass tests in six subjects instead of five to complete high school.
According to the Indian Express report, the proposed amendments are an essential part of CBSE's broader effort to implement the National Credit Framework in school education. The National Education Policy 2020 outlines the goal of this framework, which is to establish educational parity between general and vocational education to facilitate a smooth transition between the two educational systems.
To take this initiative forward, the Board has recommended adding more subjects to the curriculum of secondary and high school education. Professional and transdisciplinary courses have been added to the current list of subjects; For example, in Class 10, students will be required to pass 10 subjects (seven core subjects and three languages) instead of the existing five subjects (two languages and three core subjects, such as mathematics, science and social studies).
The outlet lists seven essential subjects for Class 10, which include mathematics and computational thinking, social sciences, science, arts education, physical education and wellness, vocational education and environmental education. Out of the three required languages, two must be native languages of India.
For classes 11 and 12, in place of the existing five subjects (one language and four optional), students will have to study six subjects (two languages and four optional and an optional fifth subject if desired), including one in two languages. There will be one language from. To be the native language of India.
According to media reports, by December 5, 2023, all heads of CBSE-affiliated schools were asked to assess and respond to the plan, which suggested amendments in the academic structure of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12. I went.
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