BSEM mulls changes in compartmental exam
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 19 2024:
Following changes in the education system aftermath of implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) is all set to introduce a new system in which students would be allowed to appear in two subjects for compartmental examination.
This was disclosed by BSEM chairman Akham Joykumar during the 50th Annual Prize Distribution function organised by Board of Secondary Education Manipur at its Babupara office, here, on Friday.
Delivering the presidential address, Joykumar said that the state is working to bring changes in the education system under the NEP.
In the previous years, any student who failed in two subjects or more was not allowed to appear in the compartmental examination of BSEM.
However, under the new guidelines of NEP, such students will be given the opportunity to appear the compartmental examination.
In addition, BSEM has been discussing on the number a student may appear the HSLC examination and whether a student can opt for improvement examination or re-appear in all the subjects.
He also expressed hope that special exams for international, national and state players under special provisions would be conducted from this year.
Moreover, provision of grades instead of marks will also be considered for discussion.
Speaking as chief guest of the function, Education commissioner Gyan Prakash exhorted students who had received high marks and honoured with prizes to continue working hard to achieve their ultimate goal.
He also stated that for a student to excel one should not study just for appearing in exams but to understand and gain knowledge.
Only then the student can remember what he/she had read and learnt.
Therefore, we need to do away with the habit of rote reading and start reading books in the true sense, stressed the commissioner.
Gyan Prakash also emphasised on the importance to learn the art of critical thinking and problem solving.
Moreover, in this age of artificial intelligence (AI), students should strive try to achieve what AI cannot perform and called upon the teachers to guide and lead the students to the right path.
Altogether 39 awards, 12 presented by BSEM and 27 donated by private individuals, were distributed during the function.
Education (S) director L Nandakumar, BOSEM secretary Dr S Mangijao, controller of examinations Ayam Thoi Singh, joint secretary S Jitrlal Sharma and member Dr E Iboyaima were present as guests of honour of the function, also attended by representatives of donors, trusts and societies.