Non-Availability of Textbooks, Application-Based Exam Patterns Creating Academic Stress Among Students: Par Panel

Parliamentary panel flags gap between curriculum design and textbook availability for classes 9-12

A parliamentary panel has flagged delays in aligning CBSE’s Classes 9–12 curriculum with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, noting that pending NCERT textbooks are burdening board students. The committee also sought better teacher training, fee waivers for economically weaker students, greater examination transparency and increased education spending to support long-term school reforms.

NCERT textbook delays, application-based exams widen curriculum gap, says parliamentary panel

The committee noted that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has aligned the curriculum for Grades 9 to 12 with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023.

Non-availability of textbooks, application-based exam patterns creating academic stress among students: Par panel

The observations are part of the Report on ‘Budget and Policy Aspects for Providing Affordable and Quality Education in the Country including Review of CBSE’. 

Textbook Shortage, Application-Based Exams Creating Academic Stress: Parliamentary Panel

Parliamentary panel highlights gaps in curriculum implementation for classes nine to twelve due to delayed textbook rollout and new exam patterns causing student stress.

CBSE textbook delays, new exam pattern add to student stress: Parliamentary panel

A parliamentary panel has flagged a gap between the new CBSE curriculum and its rollout in schools. It said missing textbooks, new exam patterns, training costs and funding gaps are straining the system.

Textbook Shortages, Exam Patterns Causing Student Stress: Panel

A parliamentary panel has flagged a significant gap between curriculum designing and implementation for classes 9 to 12, saying the non-availability of textbooks and application-based Board examination patterns are creating academic stress and confusion among students, especially those appearing for classes 10 and 12 examinations.