- By Ritesh Kumar
- Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
CBSE Credit System: In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is reportedly planning significant changes to the curriculum for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12 as part of its effort to introduce creditisation.
According to media reports, in late December of the previous year, the plan was given to all heads of CBSE-affiliated institutions for reviewing and feedback. Comments were requested to be sent by December 5, 2023.
According to the NEP 2020 proposals, the aim of creditisation is to establish academic parity between general education and vocational education, facilitating smooth transitions between the two educational systems. The National Credit Framework (NCrF) was introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2022 to carry out this vision.
The proposed Credit System has the following significant characteristics:
Credits Allocation:
- Each subject assigned credits based on learning time
- Academic year equals 1,200 notional learning hours or 40 credits
Notional Learning Hours:
- Time needed for students to achieve subject outcomes
- Includes in-class and out-of-class learning
- Ensures 1,200 learning hours per year for 'pass' status
Grading System:
- Grades range from A1 to E
- Based on relative ranking in class
- Top one-eighth students receive A1 grade, next one-eighth A2, and so on
Flexibility:
- Allows students to choose subjects and pace studies
- Option to take more subjects
- Opportunity to repeat subjects if necessary
Holistic Development:
- Emphasises non-academic activities like sports, arts, and community service
- Credits awarded for holistic development efforts
Proposed Changes For CBSE Class 9 To 10
To enact this initiative, the committee proposed adding multidisciplinary and vocational courses to the current subject offerings. As a result, students in Classes 9 and 10 must have to pass exams in 10 subjects, consisting of three languages and seven core subjects. This represents a departure from the current norm, where students in these grades are only required to take five subjects, including three core subjects and two languages. Furthermore, of the three mandatory languages, at least two must be of Indian origin.
Proposed Changes For CBSE Class 11 To 12
For Classes 11 and 12, the Board proposed that students must enroll in six subjects, consisting of two languages and four subjects, with the option to choose a fifth subject as an optional. At least one of the two languages must be of Indian origin. This represents a shift from the current arrangement, where students are required to pass five subjects, including one language and four electives.
