GOVERNMENT
OF INDIA
MINISTRY
OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3921
ANSWERED ON 06.08.2014
GRADING
SYSTEM
3921 . Dr. SANJAY JAISWAL
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to scrap the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and Grading System in CBSE Board examination and declare the results on the basis of the marks obtained in the exams;
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to scrap the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and Grading System in CBSE Board examination and declare the results on the basis of the marks obtained in the exams;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons
therefor;
(d) whether it has been found
that it is not feasible to make unbiased assessment of examination results of the students under the system of
CGPA; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (c): Presently, there is
no proposal to scrap Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and Grading System in
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
The nine point grading system was
introduced by the CBSE in 2009-2010 for classes IX and X. Under the grading system, performance of students is assessed using
conventional numerical marking mode, and the same is at a later stage converted
into the grades on the basis of the pre-determined marks as detailed below:-
MARKS
|
GRADE
|
GRADE POINT
|
91-100
|
A1
|
10.0
|
81-90
|
A2
|
09.0
|
71-80
|
B1
|
08.0
|
61-70
|
B2
|
07.0
|
51-60
|
C1
|
06.0
|
41-50
|
C2
|
05.0
|
33-40
|
D
|
04.0
|
21-32
|
E1
|
-
|
20 and below
|
E2
|
-
|
As per the Scheme of Studies CGPA
is the average of grade points obtained in all the subjects excluding
additional 6th subject. Therefore
the CGPA is equivalent to aggregate percentage of marks and an indicative equivalence of grade
point and percentage of marks can be assessed by multiplying the
grade point with 9.5 to calculate indicative percentage of marks.
Earlier, the Board used to award
marks as well as grades in certificates of Secondary as well as Senior
Secondary classes. A committee was constituted to look into the advantages and
viability of awarding only grades in the award sheet. The committee recommended
the following advantages of awarding grades:-
# Grading minimizes
misclassification of students on the basis of marks.
# Grading eliminates unhealthy
cut-throat competition among high achievers.
# Grading reduces societal
pressure and provides the learner with more flexibility.
# Grading leads to a focus on a
better learning environment
In the light of the above
recommendations, the CBSE introduced absolute and indirect grading scheme at
Secondary level for classes IX & X from the academic year 2009-2010.
(d) and (e): Grades are not given
directly. The Board is following indirect system of grading in which grades are
given based on marks obtained by a student.
Source: Lok Sabha
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