Karnataka HC cancels board exams for Classes 5, 8, 9, 11, Know more

The Karnataka High Court has intervened in the state's education system by nullifying the board exams for Classes 5, 8, 9, and 11. This ruling was prompted by objections raised by private unaided schools, arguing that the proposed board exams conflict with the principles of continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) mandated by the Right To Education Act (RTE) 2009.

The cancellation of board exams for these classes provides relief to students and parents who were anxious about the upcoming examinations scheduled to begin on March 11. This decision addresses concerns regarding the potential stress and anxiety that such exams could impose on young learners.

Set to commence on March 11, these examinations encountered resistance from organizations such as the Registered Unaided Private Schools Association. They underscored that the core of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) lies in evaluating students at the school level, rather than through board exams, which could disrupt their educational journey.

Moreover, concerns were voiced regarding the potential impact on students' mental well-being, amid fears of heightened anxiety and diminished motivation to attend school. Although the notification specified that failing students would not face retention, only students and parents would receive notification of the results. However, for first PUC (Pre-University Course), a supplementary examination would be administered at the college level for those unable to pass.