Pune: State education department has rescheduled the periodic assessment test (PAT-2) for Classes II to VIII to Dec 2, 3 and 5 from Nov last week, according to a circular issued by the state council of educational research and training (SCERT).PAT-2 will be conducted across 10 mediums and cover first language, mathematics and third language (English). Question papers will be based on the syllabus, learning outcomes and foundational competencies covered during the first term of the academic year 2026-27.As per the circular, the tests aim to assess the extent to which students have achieved their grade-specific learning outcomes and help teachers identify learning gaps. Results are expected to guide teachers in modifying teaching methods and preparing remedial action plans for students who are lagging behind. The assessment is also intended to help improve the state’s performance in the National Achievement Survey (NAS).
