Abhinaya Harigovind

Data from the unique experiment for the 2023-2024 session now shows that science subjects have the highest share of repeat takers.

Under the scheme, a three-year UG programme can be completed in five semesters instead of the standard six, or be extended up to two additional semesters.

The decision to offer these subjects at two levels was taken during a recent meeting of the CBSE's curriculum committee. The Board's governing body, which serves as its highest decision-making authority, has to give the final approval.

Reasons varied: From stabilising demand post-Covid to stricter visa norms to more overseas options.

Countering Nadda, Kharge said, “… he said nothing should be said against the Chairman's orders, and that this is contempt. Yeh log vishay ko bhatkana chahte hain (They want to divert the issue).”

The seven-member committee was constituted in June this year in the wake of a NEET-UG exam paper leak. Here are its recommendations.

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The panel has suggested that the Centre should collaborate with state governments to conduct these exams, mirroring the election process in which the entire state administrative machinery, down to the district collector, is roped in.

The NEET-UG and UGC-NET paper leaks has put the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts these exams, under the scanner.

In case a student is detained, “the class teacher shall guide the child as well as the parents of the child, if necessary, and provide specialised inputs after identifying the learning gaps at various stages of assessment”.