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Karnataka Withdraws Grace Marks for Class 10 Exams: A Shift Towards Academic Integrity In a significant policy shift, the Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department has decided to withdraw grace marks for Class 10 (SSLC) exams, effective from the 2024-25 academic year. Initially introduced during the Covid pandemic, the grace marks policy granted students an additional 10% to address learning gaps caused by the disruption of traditional education.An additional 10% was later introduced to compensate for reforms aimed at curbing examination malpractices. However, following criticism from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and a dismal pass percentage in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate ... Read more

NEET-UG 2024: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2024, a vital exam for medical aspirants in India, has faced significant controversy. Allegations of question paper leaks, the awarding of “grace marks,” and concerns over exam integrity have led to a series of legal battles reaching the Supreme Court. During the hearing on July 8, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated that ordering a re-test for nearly 24 lakh students would be a last resort.Many of these aspirants, he noted, come from poor families and cannot afford the additional travel expenses unless absolutely necessary. Here’s a comprehensive timeline of events that ... Read more

The NEET UG 2024 results have sparked controversy, leading to a re-examination being ordered for 1,563 students due to allegations and irregularities. The recent NEET UG 2024 results, released on June 4, have stirred significant controversy, leading to widespread disapproval and legal challenges. Allegations of grace marks, paper leaks, and irregularities at exam centers have prompted calls for an investigation and re-examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Centre have responded with corrective measures, including canceling scorecards and offering a re-test. This report delves into the unfolding events and their implications for students and the medical entrance examination process. ... Read more

HTET Result 2023 Announced: The Haryana School Education Board issued the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) results on its official website – https://bseh.org.in/. The Board has revealed the inclusion of grace marks in Hindi and English sections, primarily focusing on grammar-related questions. A total of 6542 candidates statewide have gained from these grace marks across all three examination levels.The initial HTET result stood at 10.67% and post-grace marks, it elevated to 13.52%, signifying a 2.85% increase attributed to the grace marks.During the HTET results announcement, Haryana School Education Board’s Chairman, Dr VP Yadav, and Secretary Jyoti Mittal shared that 21.74% ... Read more