The CBSE Holistic Progress Card (HPC) is a comprehensive student assessment format introduced in alignment with NEP 2020. It moves beyond traditional marksheets to evaluate a student’s overall development.
Key Highlights #
360-Degree Assessment
Covers scholastic, co-scholastic, skills, values, attitudes, and life skills.Competency-Based Evaluation
Focuses on conceptual understanding, application, critical thinking, and problem-solving — not just rote learning.Self, Peer & Teacher Assessment
Encourages student reflection and participation in the evaluation process.Skill & Activity Tracking
Includes areas like art, sports, discipline, collaboration, communication, and social responsibility.Descriptive Feedback
Provides qualitative remarks along with grades to support improvement.
Purpose #
The Holistic Progress Card aims to give parents and students a complete picture of learning growth, strengths, areas of improvement, and overall personality development — rather than only academic scores.