The central government is preparing to take serious action against the growing coaching culture for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and CUET. In response to the increasing mental pressure on students, the diminishing role of school education, and the growing trend of dummy schools, the government has formed an 11-member central committee. In a recent meeting, this committee considered several significant and surprising suggestions. Implementation of these suggestions will not only change the format of entrance exams but could also alter the entire academic pattern for students.

JEE, NEET, and CUET exams may be held in grade 11.
The 11-member committee, formed in this direction, discussed several important issues in its meeting on November 15th. It was acknowledged that today, most students spend five to six hours after school coaching, negatively impacting their health and mental well-being, and their schooling is being left behind. The most significant proposal before the committee was that national-level entrance exams like JEE, NEET, and CUET be conducted in grade 11 instead of grade 12.

Members believe this will significantly reduce the academic pressure of grade 12 and allow students to decide their career path a year earlier. However, a final decision on this proposal will be taken only after the syllabus is matched. For this, NCERT has been tasked with comparing the syllabus of CBSE and all state boards.

Suggestion of Twice-a-Year Entrance Exams
The committee also suggested that entrance exams be conducted twice a year, i.e., in April and November. This would give students two opportunities in a single year and reduce the stress of having to juggle everything in a single exam. This suggestion is in line with the New Education Policy 2020. It also suggested that admissions should not be based solely on a single entrance exam in the future. Instead, a hybrid system should be adopted, where both board exam scores and aptitude tests receive weightage. This will reduce students' dependence on coaching institutes and increase the importance of schools.

Concerns over dummy schools and a weak education system
The meeting also raised concerns about dummy schools, teacher quality disparities, a weak assessment system, and a lack of career counseling. The committee believes that reducing reliance on coaching institutes will be difficult unless school education is strengthened. Currently, all these suggestions are at the discussion stage. After reviewing the syllabus and conducting a thorough study, the committee will submit its final recommendations to the government. If these proposals are implemented, the entire admission system could see major changes.

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