AIMS decries 'sad' state of school admission policy
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 12 2020: Apunba Ireipakki Maheiroi Singpalup (AIMS) has expressed concern for students who cleared the recent HSLC examination in low grades as they are often put in a disadvantage in getting admission to intermediate schools in the State.

AIMS, in a statement, extended heartfelt congratulations to all students who made it through the HSLC examination conducted by the Board of Secondary School Manipur (BOSEM) and at the same time encouraged those who failed to work harder to clear the examination next year.

The student body, however, decried the sad state of admission policy being allowed in the State.

Higher ranked students and those who clear the examination in the first division are offered many freebies and facilities while students who passed the examination in the second and third divisions had to undergo a tough phase to get admissions to the schools they desired, it said.

Many schools are literally in a race to induct position holders by indulging in many activities to gain popularity and attract many students while students who cleared in lower divisions and cleared after undergoing compartmental examination have to bear high charges to get the same education.

As such, authorities of higher secondary schools and the State Government should work together to chalk out an "admission policy" to avoid such discrepancies and ensure seats for those who cleared the examination in lower divisions.

Seeking support to help weaker students improve, AIMS urged all concerned schools (private or Government) offering intermediate education to reserve at least 50 percent seats for students clearing in the second and third divisions and for those who cleared the examination in compartmental.

Teachers play a key role in shaping the mindset of the students and ultimately lead in the growth of the society but sadly some schools in the State are being turned into 'capitalist institutions' by employing eminent teachers, it said.

These schools, which are akin to business centres exploit the students as well as parents by commodifying the education system with hefty charges, it said.

Not all students will score good marks and it is necessary for school authorities to treat them equally, said AIMS while appealing all concerned to act responsibly in educating and shaping the future pillars of the State for a bright future.

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