National Curriculum Framework

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a path breaking educational policy which aims to transform the education system through schools in India. While the NEP states important guidelines to be followed by schools, it is the National Curriculum Framework that actually helps implement it.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a path breaking educational policy which aims to transform the education system through schools in India. While the NEP states important guidelines to be followed by schools, it is the National Curriculum Framework that actually helps implement it.

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 is a comprehensive guideline that provides a pathway for the implementation of the NEP. The NCF aims at restructuring various aspects of classroom learning and redesigning school education for the better.

The NCF is created based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s vision and will support the implementation of the NEP 2020 vision. The NCF 2023 is one of the key components of NEP 2020, that enables and implements the transformation of school education, with the aim, principles, and approach being to redesign and update the educational structure in schools as per the NEP 2020. The national curriculum framework serves as a guideline for designing the syllabus for schools, curriculum implementation methods and recommends quality teaching practices in schools

Curricular goals as per the NCF 2022

Domain	Physical Development	Socio-Emotional and Ethical development	Cognitive Development	Language and Literacy Development	Aesthetic and Cultural Development
Curricular Goals	CG 1 Children develop habits that keep them healthy and safe	CG-4 Children develop emotional intelligence, i.e. the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and respond positively to social norms	CG-7 Children make sense of the world around through observation and logical thinking	CG-9 Children develop effective communication skills for day-today interactions in two languages	C612 Children develop abilities and sensibilities in visual and performing arts and express their emotions through art in meaningful and joyful ways
	CG-2 Children develop sharpness in sensorial perceptions	CG-5 Children develop a positive attitude towards productive work and service or ‘Seva’	CG-8 Children develop mathematical understanding and abilities to recognize the world through quantities, shapes, and measures Language and Literacy Development	C610 Children develop fluency in reading and writing in Language1
	CG-3 Children develop a fit and flexible body	CG-6 Children develop a positive regard for the natural environment around them		CG-ll Children begin to read and write in Language 2

Curricular goals as per the NCF 2022

Domain
Physical Development


Curricular Goals
CG 1 Children develop habits that keep them healthy and safe

CG-2 Children develop sharpness in sensorial perceptions

CG-3 Children develop a fit and flexible body

Domain	Physical Development
Curricular Goals	CG 1 Children develop habits that keep them healthy and safe
CG-2 Children develop sharpness in sensorial perceptions
CG-3 Children develop a fit and flexible body

Domain
Socio-Emotional and Ethical development


Curricular Goals
CG-4 Children develop emotional intelligence, i.e. the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and respond positively to social norms

CG-5 Children develop a positive attitude towards productive work and service or ‘Seva’

CG-6 Children develop a positive regard for the natural environment around them

Domain	Socio-Emotional and Ethical development
Curricular Goals	CG-4 Children develop emotional intelligence, i.e. the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and respond positively to social norms
CG-5 Children develop a positive attitude towards productive work and service or ‘Seva’
CG-6 Children develop a positive regard for the natural environment around them

Domain
Cognitive Development


Curricular Goals
CG-7 Children make sense of the world around through observation and logical thinking

CG-8 Children develop mathematical understanding and abilities to recognize the world through quantities, shapes, and measures Language and Literacy Development

Domain	Cognitive Development
Curricular Goals	CG-7 Children make sense of the world around through observation and logical thinking
CG-8 Children develop mathematical understanding and abilities to recognize the world through quantities, shapes, and measures Language and Literacy Development

Domain
Language and Literacy Development


Curricular Goals
CG-9 Children develop effective communication skills for day-today interactions in two languages

C610 Children develop fluency in reading and writing in Language1

CG-ll Children begin to read and write in Language 2

Domain	Language and Literacy Development
Curricular Goals	CG-9 Children develop effective communication skills for day-today interactions in two languages
C610 Children develop fluency in reading and writing in Language1
CG-ll Children begin to read and write in Language 2

Domain
Aesthetic and Cultural Development


Curricular Goals
C612 Children develop abilities and sensibilities in visual and performing arts and express their emotions through art in meaningful and joyful ways

Domain	Aesthetic and Cultural Development
Curricular Goals	C612 Children develop abilities and sensibilities in visual and performing arts and express their emotions through art in meaningful and joyful ways

Objectives of the NCF

This NCF’s main goal is to assist schools in adopting the envisioned guidelines set by the NEP 2020 through appropriate adjustments in the curriculum and pedagogy.

Upgrading the Indian School System:

Improve students overall learning experience
‘Less is more’ approach
Implement quality teaching-learning techniques

Define educational goals:

Outlining the knowledge students should receive
Set specific educational objectives
Raise the standard of education schools

Promote holistic development:

Emphasize holistic development of learners
Development of cognitive skills
Facilitate skill development in students

Making teachers the focal point:

Apply quality teaching methods
Making curricular implementation easy
Support professional development

Ensure inclusivity and equity:

Equal learning opportunities for students
Non-discrimination in educational institutions
Cater to diverse learning needs

Foster critical skills in students:

Equip students with 21st century learning skills
Foster critical thinking and problem solving skills
Make students digitally literate

Overview of the NCF 2023

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) is a guiding document that outlines the goals, principles, and objectives to transform the education system. It provides a roadmap for curriculum development, quality teaching methodologies, and assessment practices. The NCF aims to promote holistic development by emphasizing not only academic knowledge but also 21st century skills, values and overall growth and development of students. The NCF emphasizes inclusivity and equity in schools, ensuring that quality education is accessible to all learners, catering to their diverse needs.

The NCF recognizes the importance of professional development and aims to help teachers facilitate the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills in students, preparing them for the future. Overall, the NCF serves as a comprehensive framework to guide education policies, curriculum design, and teaching practices, creating an effective and relevant education system.