Quick answer
The Holistic Progress Card (HPC) is the report card proposed by NEP 2020 to capture a student overall development, not only academic marks. It covers cognitive, social and emotional, and physical progress, uses teacher, self, peer, and parent inputs, and records competencies and learning outcomes. PARAKH, under NCERT, has developed HPC templates for different school stages.
- Covers the whole child: academics, skills, wellbeing, and interests.
- Includes self, peer, and parent reflections, not only teacher grades.
- Stage-specific formats for foundational, preparatory, and middle years.
- Needs regular observation records through the year.
What does the Holistic Progress Card include?
| Element | What it captures |
|---|---|
| Learning outcomes and competencies | Progress in each subject against stage outcomes |
| Self-assessment | The student reflection on their learning and goals |
| Peer assessment | Feedback from classmates on collaboration and contribution |
| Teacher observations | Notes on participation, effort, and growth |
| Parent input | Observations from home and support needs |
| Socio-emotional and physical development | Wellbeing, relationships, physical activity |
| Interests and activities | Arts, sports, clubs, and projects |
Why did NEP 2020 introduce the HPC?
NEP 2020 aims to move assessment from rote memorisation towards competencies, higher-order thinking, and holistic development. It describes a progress card that is multidimensional and gives detailed feedback to parents, with students and peers taking part. The HPC puts this into practice, as boards and states adopt it in stages.
How can schools implement the HPC?
- Adopt a template. Use the PARAKH or state template for each stage, adapted where allowed.
- Train teachers. On observation, rubrics, and writing useful feedback.
- Plan observation. Build short, regular observation into lessons and activities.
- Collect self and peer inputs. Simple, age-appropriate reflection forms each term.
- Invite parent input. A short form or meeting each term.
- Compile and share. Generate the card and discuss it with parents.
How do you keep the HPC manageable for teachers?
- Record short observations through the term, not all at the end.
- Use rubrics with clear descriptors instead of long free text.
- Collect self and peer inputs on a phone or tablet in class.
- Let software assemble the card from records automatically.
- Use AI drafting only as a starting point for comments, reviewed by the teacher.
How should parents read an HPC?
Parents used to a single percentage may find the HPC unfamiliar. Explain it at a parent meeting: it shows strengths and next steps in many areas, and descriptors matter more than numbers. Encourage parents to discuss the student own reflection at home, which helps children take ownership of learning.
How does software support the Holistic Progress Card?
| Need | Feature |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Learning outcomes per subject and stage |
| Observations | Quick notes and photos tagged to outcomes |
| Rubrics | Descriptor-based grading |
| Self and peer | Forms students complete in the app |
| Parent input | Forms in the parent app |
| Generation | Card assembled in the approved template |
Hudace SchoolOS records learning outcomes in Student Information, quizzes and grades in the LMS, and uses document templates in Core School to produce report cards in your format. See report card software.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Holistic Progress Card?
A report card under NEP 2020 that covers academic, social and emotional, and physical development, with teacher, self, peer, and parent inputs.
Who developed the HPC templates?
PARAKH, the national assessment centre under NCERT, developed HPC templates for different stages.
Is the HPC mandatory for all schools?
Adoption depends on your board and state. Check CBSE or state circulars for current requirements.
Does the HPC remove marks?
Not necessarily. It adds competencies, descriptors, and reflections around academic results.
How often is the HPC issued?
Usually each term or year, as your board or school decides.
What is 360-degree assessment?
Assessment that includes inputs from the teacher, the student, peers, and parents.
Can software generate the HPC?
Yes, if observations, outcomes, and inputs are recorded through the term in the system.