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CBSE Issues Advisory After Detecting Variations in Student Marks Across 500 Schools
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to affiliated schools following the detection of significant discrepancies between theory and practical marks in various subjects among over 50 percent of students. This advisory, aimed at ensuring fairness and accuracy in assessments, is part of CBSE’s efforts to enhance the quality of education within its affiliated institutions.
The CBSE’s findings were based on data collected using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The board’s official notice revealed that these discrepancies were identified in approximately 500 affiliated schools, highlighting the need for more meticulous assessment during practical examinations.
“This variance highlights a need for meticulous assessment during practical examinations in schools. Consequently, the Board has issued an advisory to such schools to review their internal assessment procedures,” stated CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta, as reported by PTI.
CBSE’s goal is to establish a more robust and reliable system to ensure the authenticity of the evaluation process, thereby significantly contributing to the students’ educational experience. “This advisory serves as a reminder to prioritise fairness and accuracy in assessing practical examinations, thereby enhancing the quality of education imparted in CBSE-affiliated institutions,” Gupta added.
In the latest examination results, at least 87.98% of students cleared the Class XII exams, with the pass percentage rising by 0.65% compared to the previous year. Girls outperformed boys by a margin of over 6.40%, with over 91% of girls passing the exam, while the pass rate for boys stood at 85.12%.
In Class X, a total of 22,38,827 candidates appeared for the exams, out of which 20,95,467 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 93.60%.
Currently, the CBSE has opened the List of Candidate (LOC) registration window for schools to apply for the Compartment Exam 2024 on the Pariksha Sangam portal (parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in/ps/). Schools must submit the LOC information by June 15, 2024.
(With inputs from ANI)