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Over 900 mathematicians warn draft syllabus risks academic rigor by sidelining real analysis, applied mathematics, statistics.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has propose a draft Learning Outcomes Curriculum Framework (LOCF) for undergraduate mathematics in accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This draft attempt to fuse India’s classical mathematical heritage such as Bharatiya Bijaganit, Vedic mathematics, ancient geometry from texts like Narada Purana, traditional methods like time-keeping (muhurtas), Panchanga etc. with modern pedagogical approach.
However, this proposal has spark strong opposition from more than 900 mathematicians, educators, and researchers, including many award-winner. They argue that the draft sidelines foundational mathematical topics needed for engineering, technology, statistics, AI and research. Key criticism include that real analysis, modern and linear algebra are compressed or introduced too late; applied mathematics, programming and numerical methods are largely underrepresent; statistics is confined to a single course with little practical work.
Elective courses in draft also under fire: some require prerequisites not adequately cover in core modules; others cover advanced topics superficially in very short time. Critics warn that teaching complex content without enough foundational strength may confuse or overwhelm students.
Supporters of including heritage material argue it add context, national pride, and enrich learning; but petitioners are clear that heritage content should be supplementary and not at expense of academic rigor. They urge UGC to reconsider and re-draft the curriculum with experts in undergraduate mathematics to properly balance heritage, fundamentals, and modern need.
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