2024-04-30
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Engineering colleges will soon have exams in the local language along with English
Leveling the Playing Field: Exams in Local Languages for a More Inclusive Engineering Education
Engineering colleges will soon have exams in the local language along with English
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recently unveiled plans to introduce engineering exams in local languages alongside English. This initiative aims to provide students with the choice to sit for their exams in their native language, in addition to English. It is anticipated to particularly support students from regional language backgrounds who may face difficulties when exams are exclusively conducted in English.
This endeavor is by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which underscores the significance of instructing in one's mother tongue and fostering the use of local languages in higher education.
There are a few benefits to this initiative:
1. Reduced exam anxiety and improved comprehension for students who are more comfortable in their local language.
2. Levels the playing field for students from diverse educational backgrounds.
3. Encourages the use of local languages in technical education, potentially leading to a wider pool of future engineers.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has directed technical universities to prepare for bilingual exams. The specific languages offered will likely vary depending on the region and university.
This endeavor is by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which underscores the significance of instructing in one's mother tongue and fostering the use of local languages in higher education.
There are a few benefits to this initiative:
1. Reduced exam anxiety and improved comprehension for students who are more comfortable in their local language.
2. Levels the playing field for students from diverse educational backgrounds.
3. Encourages the use of local languages in technical education, potentially leading to a wider pool of future engineers.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has directed technical universities to prepare for bilingual exams. The specific languages offered will likely vary depending on the region and university.
