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The central government has officially abolished the ‘no-detention policy’ for students in Classes 5 and 8. As per the revised regulations, students who fail their annual exams will be allowed to retake them within two months. However, if they do not pass the retest, they will have to repeat the same class.
New Rules to Ensure Academic Accountability
The Ministry of Education clarified that no student would be expelled from school until they complete their elementary education. The changes will impact over 3,000 centrally-run institutions, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools.
According to a gazette notification, if a student fails to meet the promotion criteria after their annual exam, they will receive additional instruction and another chance to take the test within two months. Should they fail again, they will be retained in their current class.
During this period, teachers will provide tailored guidance to students and their parents, focusing on addressing learning gaps through assessments and specialised support.
Decision Aimed at Enhancing Learning Outcomes
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy, stated that the policy change is intended to improve learning outcomes among students.
The Right to Education Act, 2009, had introduced the ‘no-detention policy,’ which prevented elementary school students from being held back for failing exams. In 2019, this provision was amended, allowing states to decide whether to retain the policy. Since then, at least 16 states and two Union Territories have already scrapped the ‘no-detention policy’ for these classes.
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