India, Jan. 9 -- The decision to conduct board exams twice a year will be implemented from the next academic year (2026-27), said Dharmendra Pradhan, union education minister, on Wednesday.
Pradhan also said that preparations are underway to implement the semester system in Class 11 and Class 12 based on the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP).
"The decision of conducting board exams twice a year and the semester system in higher secondary are both important parts of the major reforms in the education system," he said.
Prof Shantanu Kamthe, a senior education expert from Pune, said, "Giving two options in one year for appearing for the board exams is beneficial for students, as one can attempt for the exam when he/sh...
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