Centre Scraps ‘No-Detention’ Policy for Classes 5 and 8: Students To Repeat Class After Failing Exams

Students failing year-end exams will get an additional chance to clear re-exams; no child can be expelled until elementary education is completed.

December 23, 2024: In a significant shift in the education policy, the Central Government has officially scrapped the ‘No-Detention Policy’ for Classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by central authorities. This change allows schools to hold back students who fail their year-end exams after being given a chance to reappear.

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What the Policy States:

• Students who fail year-end exams will receive additional coaching and be allowed to take re-exams within two months of the results.
• If they fail again, they will be held back in their current class.
• Teachers are expected to work closely with parents and provide specialised guidance to address learning gaps.

However, the government has clarified that no child can be expelled from any school until the completion of their elementary education.

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Applicability of the Policy:

• The revised policy will affect over 3,000 schools run by the central government, including:
  • Kendriya Vidyalayas
  • Navodaya Vidyalayas
  • Sainik Schools

State-Level Implementation:

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• Education remains a state subject, giving state governments the authority to make their decisions.
• So far, 16 states and two Union Territories have already implemented this policy change after the 2019 amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
• States like Haryana and Puducherry are yet to take a final call on implementing the revised policy.

Government’s Clarification:

While the ‘no-detention policy’ has been removed, the emphasis remains on academic support and intervention to help struggling students overcome learning difficulties instead of punitive measures.

This policy shift aims to raise academic accountability, ensure better learning outcomes, and address learning gaps among students at crucial academic stages.

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