CBSE Class 12 Results Show Significant Decline in High Scorers
CBSE Class 12 results: 16 per cent fall in 90 per cent or above scores; on-screen marking may have played a role
The Indian Express
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) reported a 16% drop in the number of students scoring 90% and above in Class 12 exams, with only 94,028 achieving this mark this year. This decline follows a trend of fluctuating scores since the pandemic, attributed in part to the introduction of an on-screen marking system aimed at enhancing objectivity in assessments.
- 01The number of students scoring 90% and above fell to 94,028, a 16% decrease from last year.
- 02The overall pass percentage dropped by about three points compared to the previous year.
- 03The introduction of on-screen marking aimed to improve assessment objectivity.
- 04The number of students scoring 95% and above decreased by 31% to 17,113.
- 05High scores peaked during the pandemic years due to alternative assessment methods.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reported a significant decline in the number of Class 12 students scoring 90% and above, dropping to 94,028 this year from 1.12 lakh last year, marking a 16% decrease. The overall pass percentage also fell by approximately three points. This decline follows a trend observed since the pandemic, where the number of high scorers surged due to assessments conducted by schools rather than traditional exams. The peak was in 2021 with 70,004 students scoring above 95%. The introduction of an on-screen marking system this year is believed to have contributed to the more stringent evaluation process, focusing on awarding marks for problem-solving steps rather than just final answers. This year, the number of students scoring 95% and above also saw a sharp decline, falling by 31% from 24,867 last year to 17,113. This figure is slightly below the 2019 number of 17,693.
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The decline in high scorers may affect student morale and perceptions of academic performance, potentially influencing college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
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