Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Skill-Based Curriculum Planned for Classes 11 & 12
The government is planning to add classes that teach practical skills in Classes 11 and 12.
This new plan comes from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says it will help students learn useful skills, instead of only focusing on tests and grades.
Previously, skill based learning was optional, but now it will be a formal part of the curriculum.
Union government plans to introduce skill-based learning for Classes 11 and 12.
The initiative follows recommendations from NEP 2020.
Minister emphasized a shift away from focusing solely on degrees.
Skill-based learning will be a formal part of the curriculum.
The reform aims to equip students with practical skills.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Announced plans for skill-based curriculum
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- IIT Madras
- Why
- Following recommendations from NEP 2020
- Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Focus
- Skill-based learning
- Level
- Classes 11 & 12
- Location
- IIT Madras
- Source
- NEP 2020
Sources
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Govt plans to introduce skill-based learning in Class 11 & 12 curriculum: Pradhan
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