NEP 2020 proposes to set up a National Assessment Centre in which a number of aspects of assessment have been envisioned to be addressed. Which of the following is not there in the purview of said National Assessment Centre?

Correct option is C

Solution: Correct Answer: (c) Conduct of examination at different school levels
Explanation:
Under NEP 2020, the National Assessment Centre – PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is established to improve and standardize assessment, not to conduct school examinations.
PARAKH is mainly responsible for:
→Conducting Achievement Surveys (like NAS).
→Preparing guidelines for school-based and board assessments.
→Setting standards for assessment across states and boards.
→But conducting examinations at different school levels is not its function.
→Exams remain the responsibility of respective Boards, Schools, and State bodies.
Hence, option (c) is NOT under the purview of the National Assessment Centre.
Information Booster:
→PARAKH is an independent, autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.
→It ensures uniformity in assessment practices across India—important because different boards follow different patterns.
→It promotes competency-based assessments, reducing rote memorization.
→It guides states to improve learning outcomes through better evaluation practices.
Additional Knowledge:
→PARAKH also supports development of School Quality Index.
→It reviews current assessment frameworks and suggests international best practices.
→It encourages formative assessments, holistic progress cards, and reduces stress from high-stakes exams.