Lists of Official PARAKH-HPC Nodal Officer in Assam
PARAKH-HPC Nodal Officers help bring the assessment reforms of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 into classrooms across Assam. They act as the link between education authorities and schools, and they guide teachers on competency-based assessment and on using the Holistic Progress Card (HPC). This article explains the PARAKH initiative, the structure of the HPC, the role of the Nodal Officers and the official documents that list the designated officers in Assam.
About PARAKH
PARAKH stands for Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development. It is a national assessment initiative under NEP 2020 that supports competency-based learning and assessment. The policy moves school education away from the traditional knowledge-acquisition model and towards the holistic assessment of the competencies learners acquire. The Holistic Progress Card is one of its key initiatives.
About the Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
The HPC is a 360-degree, integrative document that records a learner's progress across several curricular elements. It is based on performance in competency-based and multidisciplinary activities, so it looks beyond marks to give a fuller picture of the learner.
HPC for the four stages of school education
HPCs have been developed for all four stages of the 5+3+3+4 structure:
| Stage | Grades | Age group |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational | Bal Vatika to Grade 2 | 3 to 8 years |
| Preparatory | Grades 3 to 5 | 8 to 11 years |
| Middle | Grades 6 to 8 | 11 to 14 years |
| Secondary | Grades 9 to 12 | 15 to 18 years |
Abilities assessed
The HPC assesses learners on three abilities:
- Awareness: understanding the activity and its requirements, and staying attentive and engaged.
- Sensitivity: managing emotions, being attuned to the needs of others and approaching conflicts with empathy.
- Creativity: generating original solutions, thinking flexibly and showing curiosity.
At the Foundational and Preparatory stages, performance is described in three levels: Stream, Mountain and Sky. The levels of ability grow in strength from Stream to Sky.
Sources of assessment
- Teacher assessment and feedback
- Student self-assessment
- Peer assessment
- Parent or caregiver observation
At the Secondary stage, the HPC also includes goal-setting, time management, career planning and project-based work.
Role of the PARAKH-HPC Nodal Officer
The Nodal Officer is the main point of coordination between education authorities and schools. The responsibilities generally include:
- Implementation support: guiding schools in adopting competency-based assessment and the HPC.
- Teacher training: facilitating orientation and capacity-building programmes on the Holistic Progress Card.
- Communication: passing official guidelines, circulars and updates to schools.
- Coordination: liaising between schools, district authorities and state-level bodies.
- Monitoring and feedback: reviewing progress in schools and reporting challenges or requirements to the concerned authorities.
- Alignment with NEP 2020: helping schools bring their assessment practices in line with national education goals.
Importance of the nodal system
A nodal system gives schools a clear point of contact for assessment-related queries. It ensures that training, guidelines and reforms reach teachers consistently, and it helps maintain uniform standards across districts. Together, these support the shift from marks-based evaluation to a holistic view of student growth.
Official documents
The following documents give the formal details of the PARAKH-HPC Nodal Officers in Assam.
1. Notice
2. Notification
3. List of Official PARAKH-HPC Nodal Officers in Assam
Guidance for schools and educators
- Read the Notice and Notification to understand the scope of the appointments.
- Identify the Nodal Officer for your district or school from the list.
- Contact the officer for clarification on HPC implementation, training and assessment practices.
- Refer to the official PARAKH HPC page for the HPC formats of each stage.
Conclusion
The PARAKH-HPC Nodal Officers are central to making competency-based assessment work in Assam's schools. Through training, coordination and guidance, they help teachers adopt the Holistic Progress Card and support the wider vision of NEP 2020, which is to assess learners on their understanding, skills and overall development.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Readers are advised to verify all details with the concerned education authorities before acting on them.