(a) whether the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce grading system in all classes, particularly in 10th and 12th exams, commencing from the year 2002;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any opposition to this move from various organisations; and
(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF.RITA VERMA)
(a) & (b): The CBSE is not introducing grades in
lieu of marks in 10th & 12th exams in the year 2002.
The CBSE’s current evaluation system in declaration of
results in class X indicates both grades & marks. The
Grading System proposed presently at class X level by
the CBSE envisages issue of subject wise grades without
reference to marks. No time frame has been fixed to
implement the proposal.
(c): The proposed Model of Grading has been
circulated by the CBSE to all the affiliated schools
and other educational institutions and organisations
with a view to obtaining their views and comments.
Consultations with various stakeholders which includes
educationists and academics are in process to evolve a
consensus on the issue of grading.
(d): The National Policy on Education, 1986
recommends the use of grades in place of marks.