The School Education Department conducted an Independent Assessment on December 11 to evaluate the overall academic progress and learning outcomes of students across all Government Schools in Ladakh.

The assessment covered students from Classes 1 to 7 and Class 9 (excluding Class 8) in both Leh and Kargil districts. Approximately 11,000 students across the UT appeared for the test, which evaluated their proficiency in key subjects including English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences. The examination followed a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) format and was conducted simultaneously across all educational blocks.

For the first time, the UT Administration introduced OMR-based answer sheets, with question papers designed in accordance with prescribed learning outcomes. To ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination, Centre Superintendents, Duty Magistrates, and Invigilators were deployed to all designated centres. Nearly all examination centres were equipped with CCTV cameras, strengthening monitoring and ensuring transparency throughout the process.

The Independent Assessment aims not only to measure students’ conceptual understanding but also to reflect the effectiveness of teaching practices across government schools in Ladakh.