ATSUM appeals to reconsider exam schedules
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, November 16 2022:
Expressing objection to the notification issued by the directorate of education (S) concerning examination schedule for classes 1 to 9, All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) has appealed to the director of education (S) to reconsider the decision and retain the existing schedules.
In the notification, the directorate issued a new schedule for examinations delaying annual examination for all schools registered under the state government to align with those of the central schools.
ATSUM submitted a representation to the director of education (S) on Tuesday stating that the change in examination schedule is causing unrest in the management of the schools in the hills as the academic calendar/activities of one academic session are normally planned at the onset of a session and executed accordingly throughout a session.
It also stated that the schools in the hills had already fixed their examination schedule for the current academic session (2022-2023) as planned, and the students are taught with extra classes to cover up the losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
As such, an immediate change in the examination schedule by extending the academic period for another three to four months is likely to cause extra burden to the management, parents, and also put psychological pressure on the students, it added.
ATSUM further stated that most of the important events in the hills like religious, social, traditional, and cultural events and activities normally take place during December and February, and the new schedule will disrupt the calendar events.