In the wake of students’ protests against the State Government’s move not to promote Plus II first year students securing less than 33% of marks, School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Tuesday said the department would reconsider its decision.
Dash told reporters. “As students are not ready for Plus II first year examination, the decision on 33% mark will be reconsidered. The Government is likely to implement the new rule from next academic year. The Government has no intention to fail any student.”
On Monday, the Minister had said that there has been some misunderstanding among students about the new rule. Like before, students would have to appear at the Plus II first year examination conducted by Higher Secondary Schools. “As per the new decision, students will have to secure minimum 33% pass mark to get promoted to second year. Those who cannot secure the pass mark will be given another chance in May.”
On Tuesday, students of the Ravenshaw Junior College in Cuttack locked the university’s main gate and staged blockade on the main road demanding cancellation of the 33% pass mark decision.