UGC Draft Maths LOCF Risks Diluting Academic Rigour
Rajlakshmi Ghosh | 13 October 2025 | Education Times
To transform undergraduate Mathematics education by integrating the classical traditions with modern courses, the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently launched the draft Maths Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Aimed at offering a robust mathematical foundation emphasising value-based education, interdisciplinary relevance, and integration with the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), the draft has evoked strong opposition from the mathematics educators, as over 900 academics have demanded its withdrawal, saying it is regressive and risks students’ futures globally. As per the latest reports, the Centre has constituted a committee of experts to review the UGC draft curriculum for various subjects in the wake of allegations regarding factual inaccuracies and inclusion of outdated topics.