In a significant move, the Council of Boards of School Education, COBSE, has unanimously agreed on a common curriculum for Science and Maths at senior secondary level by 2011. <br/><br/>At a meeting represented by 20 school boards, it was also decided that they will work towards a Common Entrance Test for admission in higher courses, including engineering and medicines by 2013. The move is aimed at bringing uniformity in the education system across the country. <br/><br/>The Human Resources Development Minister, Mr Kapil Sibal said that the core curriculam will be taught in the science stream in all schools.<br/><br/> A task force will be set up to formulate the modalities for this common entrance examination. The incorporation of projects and other activities oriented methods of assessment was also suggested.