17-Jan-2023: NCERT has notified India’s first national assessment regulator, PARAKH

PARAKH

• Launched as part of NEP-2020 implementation
• Constituent unit of NCERT
• Tasks: periodic learning outcome tests (NAS, State Achievement Surveys)
• 3 major assessment areas: large-scale assessments, school-based assessment, examination reforms

Objective

• Uniform norms & guidelines for student assessment & evaluation for all recognized school boards
• Enhance assessment pattern towards 21st century skills
• Reduce disparity in evaluation across state & central boards
• Benchmark assessment framework to end emphasis on rote learning

Significance

• Tackles disparity in college admission
• Innovative evaluation through technical standards for tests
• Holistic approach to education with stakeholder feedback & best practices
• Progressive shift towards scientific approach to education catering to child's ability.