LUCKNOW, Nov. 7 -- In a significant shift from traditional marks-based assessment, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a 360-degree Holistic Progress Card (HPC) for students of Classes 9 and 10, beginning with the 2026-27 academic session.

This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to assess students' overall development rather than relying solely on examination scores, according to a circular issued by director general school, Monika Rani..

The initiative, mandated for all government secondary schools, aims to move the educational framework beyond the singular focus on examination scores.

In a directive dated November 5, the state project director of Samagra Shiksha (Secondary) instructed...