What is your school board (CBSE, State Board, PARAKH) saying about HPC?

HPC in Schools: Mandatory or Optional? Let’s Break It Down

CBSE actively supports the shift to Holistic Progress Card (HPC) through circulars, sample templates, and guidelines.

At the same time, SAFAL assessments for Grades 3, 5, and 8 are being made compulsory, focusing on competency-based learning — not rote memorisation.
HPC is the key tool to help your school track these competencies and prepare students for SAFAL.

In SQAAF Domain 1.6, schools are required to assess and self-rate their performance on how well they use tools like HPC to track holistic development.

—> If HPC isn’t part of your school’s assessment plan yet — now is the time.

If your school is newly affiliated or awaiting affiliation, the HPC is now mandatory under CBSE and SQAAF mandates. 

You Don't Have To Figure It All Out Alone

Implementing HPC across your school can be complex — with over 100 indicators per student, across domains, teachers, and terms.

That’s why Flourish provides an all-in-one toolkit built exactly for CBSE, SQAAF, and NEP-aligned HPC implementation:

Why It Matters for You as a Principal?

As a principal, you’re not just running a school — you’re ensuring that your school stays aligned with national policy, meets board expectations, and supports students in a changing learning environment.

Here’s why HPC implementation is now critical:

• CBSE is actively driving HPC adoption. Multiple circulars, pilot projects, and resource kits have already been released. This isn't just advisory — it’s becoming the norm.

• Affiliation and SQAAF self-evaluation depend on it. If you are newly affiliated or awaiting affiliation, SQAAF Domain 1.6 requires you to rate your school on how well you assess students holistically. Schools are expected to use formats like the HPC to meet this requirement.

• SAFAL is already being introduced as mandatory. These assessments focus on how students apply knowledge — not just recall it. If your school hasn’t introduced a competency-based assessment system yet, students may struggle with SAFAL.

• HPC is the bridge between what NEP 2020 demands and what your school is currently doing. It provides the structure to track academic progress, life skills, values, and more — all in one report card that reflects the child’s complete development.

Waiting to implement HPC could mean falling behind — in both compliance and classroom readiness.

How Flourish Makes HPC Easy

Implementing HPC across all domains can be overwhelming — tracking 100+ indicators per child, managing teacher input, and designing reports.

Flourish simplifies the entire process. Here’s how:

✅ Pre-made Class Plans with ready-to-use activities and rubrics
✅ Smart Scoring Sheets auto-filled with student names
✅ Parent Forms & Quizzes to collect valuable insights easily
✅ Live Activity Tracker to monitor progress across grades
✅ One-Click Reports in beautiful, CBSE-aligned formats
✅ Workshops & Training for teachers and school leaders

Stay compliant, save time, and implement HPC the right way — without starting from scratch.