Punjab shines in NAS 2024, tops nationwide assessment

Punjab has emerged as top performer in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024 as per a report released by the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Monday.

The NAS is India's most credible survey to evaluate learning achievements of students in classes III, VI and IX for providing valuable insights into educational outcomes nationwide.

Punjab stood first with 80 marks in Class III ranking, surpassing Himachal Pradesh (74) and Kerala (73). For Class VI ranking, Punjab and Kerala are joint top performers with 67 marks each, followed by Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and Chandigarh, both with 60 marks. In Class IX ranking, Punjab outperformed other states and UTs with 57 marks to grab the top spot. Kerala secured the second spot with 56 marks and Chandigarh ranked third with 53 marks.

Education Minister Harjot Bains said that the report reflects on the performance of Punjab schools. In the nationwide survey conducted by the NCERT in collaboration with states and UTs to assess learning outcomes and identify areas for improvement, thousands of students participated from across the country.

Bains said that an impressive 845 government school students qualified the highly competitive National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), while 265 students successfully cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains this year. This showcases the department's commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering students to excel in the country's most challenging competitive exams.