National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023 Salient Features: • 5+3+3+4 Curricular Structure: Adopts the NEP 2020's structure, dividing education into four stages: Foundational (ages 3-8), Preparatory (8-11), Middle (11-14), and Secondary (14-18) to align with children's developmental needs. • Holistic Development Focus: Emphasizes cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth, moving beyond rote memorization to foster critical thinking, creativity, and life skills. • Competency-Based Learning: Shifts from content-heavy curricula to competency-based education, promoting deeper understanding and application of knowledge. • Flexible and Multidisciplinary Curriculum: Encourages integration across subjects, allowing students to explore arts, sciences, and vocational studies without rigid boundaries. • Multilingualism and Indian Languages: Promotes the use of Indian languages as mediums of instruction up to Grade 12 and mandates the study of at least two ...