Upholding Educational Integrity and Student Well-being, No Board Exams
In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court has overturned the decision of the school education department to conduct board exams for classes 5, 8, and 9 under the state syllabus. Justice Krishna Dixit, leading a single-judge bench, sided with private unaided school associations, who argued that these exams were contradictory to the continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) model mandated by the Right To Education Act (RTE) of 2009.
The decision, which was scheduled to commence on March 11, faced strong opposition from various educational associations, including the Registered Unaided Private Schools Association. These groups emphasized that the essence of CCE lies in assessing students at the school level, rather than through board exams, which could potentially disrupt their learning process and overall educational experience.
Among the primary concerns raised was the potential impact on students’ mental well-being. Many feared that the pressure and anxiety associated with board exams could lead to discouragement and negatively affect students’ attendance and engagement in school activities.
The Karnataka State Examination and Assessment Board had previously introduced centralized annual exams for classes 5 and 8, and the government subsequently extended this to include class 9 and first PUC in September 2023.
Under the notification, it was stipulated that failing students would not be detained, with only students and parents being informed of the results. However, for first PUC, a supplementary exam would be conducted at the college level for those who fail to pass.
This decision by the Karnataka High Court marks a significant victory for private unaided school associations and advocates for the CCE model. It reaffirms the importance of holistic assessment methods in nurturing students’ overall development and educational growth.
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