PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 29 -- Students of government-run primary schools in Uttar Pradesh will soon receive comprehensive 360-degree report cards that go beyond academics to assess their overall development. More than one lakh primary (Classes 1 to 5) and composite schools (Classes 1 to 8) under the state's Basic Education Council will implement the new assessment system for students from Classes 1 to 5. Developed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in collaboration with state education experts, the report cards are based on a proposal by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Officials from the state secondary education department said the initiative aims to provide a holistic evaluation of students' academic, cognitive, and psychological development. The new assessment system is expected to be rolled out across the state after the end-of-session examinations in March 2026. Officials said the initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which lays stress on creative thinking, logical decision-making, and innovation among students. Confirming the development, Rajendra Pratap, principal of the State Institute of Education, Prayagraj-a unit of SCERT-UP-said a detailed proposal has been submitted to SCERT. "Comprehensive assessment is essential for the all-round development of children. In line with the NEP 2020 vision, the holistic progress report card will include students' academic performance, skills, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, creativity, and physical health," he said. To support the 360-degree assessment, the question paper pattern for Classes 2 to 8 will also be revised. For Classes 2 to 5, 40% of the questions will be knowledge-based, 30% comprehension-based, 20% application-based, and 10% focused on analysis, evaluation, and creativity. For Classes 6 to 8, 30% of the questions will be knowledge-based, 40% comprehension-based, while the remaining will follow the same pattern as the lower classes. In terms of difficulty level, 30% of the questions will be easy, 50% moderate, and 20% difficult, Pratap added....