The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to launch a pilot of the National Credit Framework for classes 6, 9 and 11 from Academic Year 2024-25 and has invited its affiliate schools to participate in the same
Launched as part of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) now makes registering on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) mandatory for all college/university students.
India has developed the National Credit Framework (NCrF), a credit system that aims to align education and skilling. The framework, developed by a government committee, allows candidates to earn credits, accumulate, and transfer them for equivalence, enabling multiple entry and exits into the skilling and education ecosystem.
The option for students to appear for class 10 and 12 board exams twice a year will not be mandatory, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan stated that the option is being introduced to reduce stress caused by the fear of a single opportunity. Students will have the choice to select the best score from their attempts.