The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) has taken a big swing at education reform, and though its recommendations are not binding, they are likely to have a far-reaching impact on India’s school education. NCF has made three key suggestions — two Indian languages as compulsory subjects in Class IX and Class X and one in Class […]
Tag Archives: Indian languages
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Aug
Aug
The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education 2023 has marked a notable departure from its initial draft proposals released for public input in April this year. Released by the Centre on Wednesday, the NCF now mandates the instruction of three languages during classes 9-10, encompassing two Indian languages, and two languages during classes 11-12, […]
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Jul
Jul
NEW DELHI: In a major move to promote multilingual education in the country, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has allowed schools to offer education in India languages right from pre-primary to Class XII. Currently in majority of the CBSE affiliated schools the medium of instruction is English and in some education is delivered […]
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Jun
Jun
NEW DELHI: A rethink on the proposed semester system and multiple Board exams and making inclusion of Indian languages mandatory in Classes XI-XII will top the agenda when the national steering committee meets in Bengaluru on June 14 to finalise the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). While RSS-affiliated organisations raised concern over non-inclusion of Indian languages […]