The government will conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on Sunday across 23 states. Union Education Ministry said, approximately 37 lakh learners will appear for this important nationwide assessment. The FLNAT will be held in all districts of each participating State and UT.
The assessment comprises three subjects – Reading, Writing, and Numeracy – each carrying 50 marks, totalling 150 marks. The Ministry said the test will be conducted in the regional language of the learners, in line with National Education Policy 2020’s focus on promoting multilingualism.
This time Chandigarh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and Goa are aiming to declare 100 per cent literacy through FLNAT. The test is crucial in assessing the impact of teaching-learning sessions conducted as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. Qualifying learners will receive a certificate issued by the National Institute of Open Schooling, recognising their achievement in acquiring foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
