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Odisha: Fail System Introduced For Class 5, 8 Students, What This Means?
Last Updated: As per the rule, if a child fails the examination, they will be given the opportunity for a re-examination within two months from the result declaration date. The Odisha government has implemented a fail system for the Class 5 and 8 annual examinations starting from the current academic year, according to an official notification. To enforce this decision, the government made necessary amendments to the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010, on Wednesday, reported PTI. As stated by a notification from the School and Mass Education Department, regular examinations for Class 5 and 8 will be conducted at the end of each academic year. If a child fails the examination, they will receive additional instruction and be given the opportunity for a re-examination within two months from the result declaration date. 'If the child appearing in the re-examination…..fails to fulfil the promotion criteria again, he/she shall be held back in fifth class or eighth class, as the case may be," said the notification. However, no child will be expelled from any school before completing their elementary education, the order added. In December last year, the Government of India amended the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2010 (RTE Act 2010). The amendments permit states to conduct regular exams for Class 5 and 8 students and retain them if they fail. These changes follow five years after the RTE Act was amended in 2019. To successfully pass the Odisha Board exams, students must achieve a minimum of 33 per cent marks in each subject as well as overall. Students who fail to achieve the minimum passing marks can appear for the compartment exams. Meanwhile, a total of 94.93 per cent of the students have cleared the class 10 exams this time. The pass percentage among girls was 96 per cent and among boys, it was 94 per cent. On the other hand, a total of 82.77 per cent of the students cleared the exam class 12 this time. A total of 77.88 per cent of boys and 87.24 per cent girls passed the exam. view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 07:34 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Class 5, 8 fail system back in Odisha, re-test after extra classes
Starting this academic year, Odisha has introduced a 'fail system' for Classes 5 and 8. Students who don't clear the year-end exams will now have to appear for a re-test -- and if they still don't pass, they could be held back in the same change comes after the state government amended the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. The new rules now allow schools to conduct annual exams and give students two chances to meet promotion criteria.'All students of Class V and Class VIII will now have to appear for annual examinations,' said a notification from the School and Mass Education Department. 'If a child fails, they will be provided additional instruction and an opportunity for re-examination within two months.'If the child still fails to qualify for promotion after the re-test, they will have to repeat the year. However, the order also clearly states that no student will be expelled before completing elementary TO THE POLICY CHANGEThe move follows a change in the central Right to Education Act (RTE Act 2010), which was amended in December can now decide whether to conduct regular exams for Classes 5 and 8 and retain students who don't pass -- something that hadn't been allowed under earlier rules.- Ends advertisement
Indian Express
10-07-2025
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- Indian Express
Odisha govt introduces fail system for Classes 5th & 8th annual exams
The Odisha government has introduced a fail system for classes 5 and 8 annual examinations, starting from the current academic year. To implement this decision, the government has amended the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. According to the new system, regular examinations will be held at the end of each academic year for these classes. Students who fail will receive additional instruction and have the opportunity to re-take the exam within two months of the result declaration, as per a notification from the School and Mass Education Department. 'All students of Class V and Class VIII will now have to appear for annual examinations. If a child fails in these examinations, he/she will be provided additional instruction and an opportunity for re-examination within two months of result declaration,' read the notification. 'If the child appearing in the re-examination…..fails to fulfil the promotion criteria again, he/she shall be held back in fifth class or eighth class, as the case may be,' said the notification. The order states that no child will be expelled from school until they have completed their elementary education. In December last year, the Government of India amended the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act of 2010 (RTE Act 2010). These amendments permit states to conduct regular exams for students in classes 5 and 8, and to retain students who do not pass. These changes were made five years after the RTE Act was last amended in 2019. Meanwhile, The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, on May 2, declared exam results for class 10 for the academic year 2024-25. This year, a total of 9,031 schools participated in the Odisha Class 10 examinations. Out of 5,12,438 registered students, 8,436 were absent, resulting in 5,04,002 students appearing for the exams. Among them, one student's result was withheld, while 170 students were booked under the malpractice category. A total of 4,85,240 students successfully passed their Odisha Madhyma examination, bringing the overall pass percentage to 94.69%. A total of 3,272 schools have achieved 100% results this year, meaning that every student from these institutions has successfully passed the Class 10 examination.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha govt to introduce annual exams for Class V, VIII; scrap no detention rule
BHUBANESWAR : Students of Class V and VIII will now have to appear annual exams for promotion to the next grade at the end of the academic year. The School and Mass Education department on Wednesday informed that the state government has decided to implement significant changes to the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010 through the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Under this amendment, students of Class V and VIII will have to appear for annual examination and if they fail to secure marks to meet the promotion criteria, they will be provided two months of extra teaching by their teachers. The students will have to reappear for the examination and if they do not pass, they will not be promoted. The new rule applies to both government and private schools and will be implemented from the 2025-26 academic session, commissioner-cum-secretary of the department Shalini Pandit said. The amendment, however, makes it clear that no child shall be expelled from school until the completion of elementary education. With foundational learning being given top priority, the move aims at ensuring that the learning levels are reached before students are promoted. The amendment aligns with the National Education Policy-2020 which emphasises the need for continuous assessment and formative evaluation of students to improve learning outcomes. These amendments are in line with Section 38 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, and will come into effect upon their publication in the Odisha Gazette, the department informed. Detaining students in a class based on their annual examination performance was stopped in the state after the Right to Education (RTE) Act was passed in 2009. Section 16 of the RTE Act stipulated that 'no child admitted in a school shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education (Classes 1 to 8)'. However, in December last year, the Ministry of Education did away with the 'no detention' policy for students of classes V and VII, allowing schools to fail students who are unable to clear class promotion examinations. States like Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi have already implemented the change. CHANGES Students of Class V and VIII will appear for annual examination If they fail to secure marks to meet the promotion criteria, they will be provided two months of extra teaching by their teachers The students will have to reappear for the examination and if they do not meet the promotion criteria even after re-examination, they will be held back in the same class During this period, class teacher will provide guidance to the child and his/her parents, focusing on addressing learning gaps identified through assessments
Time of India
10-07-2025
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- Time of India
Pass or stay back: Odisha brings back detention with a second chance rule for class 5 and 8 students
The Odisha government has announced the implementation of a fail-and-retention policy for students in Classes 5 and 8, marking a significant change in the state's approach to school-level assessments. The move will be effective from the current academic session, according to the official notification issued by the School and Mass Education Department. To give effect to the new policy, the state government has amended the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. Under the revised framework, annual examinations will now be conducted at the end of each academic year for students enrolled in Class 5 and Class 8 across government and aided schools. Students who do not meet the required standards in these examinations will not be promoted automatically. Instead, they will receive remedial instruction and be given a second opportunity to appear for a re-examination within two months of the result announcement. The notification further specifies that if a student fails to qualify in the re-test as well, they will be retained in the same class for the next academic year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'If the child appearing in the re-examination, fails to fulfil the promotion criteria again, he/she shall be held back in fifth class or eighth class, as the case may be,' the notification stated, reports PTI. However, the government has clarified that the new rule does not allow for expulsion. No student will be removed from the school system until the completion of elementary education, in line with provisions under the Right to Education ( RTE ) Act. Policy background The policy shift comes after the central government, in December last year, amended the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2010. The amendment gives individual states the authority to reintroduce assessments and retention in Classes 5 and 8, with safeguards such as remedial teaching and re-examinations in place. This development follows earlier amendments made in 2019, aimed at increasing learning accountability across schools. What the policy change means for students For students, the new fail system introduces a formal assessment structure after years of automatic promotion. While the government maintains that the policy is designed to improve academic outcomes, it also places greater emphasis on performance at key transitional stages in elementary schooling. The introduction of re-examinations and targeted instructional support is intended to help struggling students bridge learning gaps. However, students now face the added pressure of meeting promotion criteria, particularly in environments where access to quality teaching and remedial support varies widely. Education officials have indicated that further guidelines will be issued to schools regarding the nature of remedial instruction and the format of assessments. Implementation of this policy will require coordination at multiple levels to ensure that students receive the academic support needed to succeed in both the primary and upper primary stages. The move reflects an effort to strike a balance between inclusive education and the need to uphold academic standards at the foundational level. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
