Education Ministry Urges States, UTs to Set 6 years for Class 1 Admission, Check Details Here

According to media reports, the Education Ministry has ordered all states and UTs to set the minimum age criteria for admission into Class 1 as six years old. Check complete details here

jagran josh
Updated: Feb 23, 2023 15:32 IST
Education Ministry asks States, UTs to Set 6 years as Minimum Age for Class 1 Admission
Education Ministry asks States, UTs to Set 6 years as Minimum Age for Class 1 Admission
CBSE Term 2 Accountancy Syllabus- Class 11th

National Education Policy: According to some media reports, the Education Ministry has ordered all states and Union Territories (UTs) to set the minimum age criteria for admission into the Class 1 standard as six years. As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the foundational stage comprises five years of learning opportunities for children who are between the age group of 3 to 8 years, including 3 years of preschool education followed by Classes 1 and 2. 

States, UTs to Fix 6 years as Minimum Age for Class 1 Admission

CBSE Term 2 Accountancy Syllabus- Class 11th

The policy promotes consistent development and learning of children from pre-school to 2nd standard. But, this can only be done by ensuring the availability of three years of standard preschool education for all the children who are studying in Anganwadis or government, private, NGO-run pre-school and government centres, the MoE official said. 

However, the Ministry of Education has ordered state governments and Union Territories administrations to set their age to admission along with the policy and provide admission to Class 1 children at the age of 6 years and above, the reports added.

CBSE Term 2 Accountancy Syllabus- Class 11th

The Ministry of Education (MoE) officials said that the important factor at the foundational stage is the accessibility of qualified teachers who are specifically trained in the age, developmentally appropriate syllabus and teaching.

The Education Ministry also urged states to start the process of designing and running a two-year diploma in the preschool education course in their prescribed jurisdiction. However, the course is expected to be designed by the SCERT and will run through the DIETs under the supervision of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the reports further added.

CBSE Term 2 Accountancy Syllabus- Class 11th

Also Read: Fellowship Exit Examination (FEE) 2022: NBE commences Registrations at natboard.edu.in, Get Direct Link Here

Get the latest Education News and updates on Indian School Boards, Colleges, University, Government Jobs, Results and Career Counseling, Also Download Jagran Josh GK & Current Affairs App.
    Name
    Mobile Number
    Gender
    Your Location
    Email ID
    Roll Number
    Select type of Result
    Board Name
    Class
    What you wish to study
    What stream you wish to study?
    Your Stream
    Study Mode
    Exam Name
    Highest Qualification

    CO-POWERED BY

    Related Stories