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No Detention Policy in Schools for Classes 5 and 8 Scrapped! Check What the Ministry of Education Has Said About Expulsions

In a significant policy shift, the Central Government has abolished the no-detention policy for students in Classes 5 and 8 who fail their year-end examinations. The new rule mandates that failing students must retake their exams within two months. If they fail the retest, they will have to repeat the academic year, officials confirmed.

Aimed at Enhancing Learning Outcomes

The Ministry of Education clarified that the amendment to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010, is intended to improve learning outcomes among students. Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar stated that while no student will be expelled from school before completing elementary education, this move is a step toward strengthening foundational learning.

Support for Struggling Students

Teachers will be tasked with identifying learning gaps and providing specialised inputs to help students. The notification also places responsibility on class teachers to guide students and involve parents in the process when necessary. These measures aim to support students in overcoming academic challenges before their retests.

The revised policy will be implemented across 3,000 centrally run schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools, as per the Ministry of Education. However, the Ministry emphasised that education remains a state subject, giving states the autonomy to decide independently on implementing the policy.

Currently, 16 states and two union territories, including Delhi, have already abolished the no-detention policy for Classes 5 and 8. States such as Haryana and Puducherry are yet to finalise their stance, while others continue with the existing policy.

The no-detention policy previously ensured that all students up to Class 8 were promoted regardless of their exam performance. With this amendment, the focus shifts toward accountability and bridging learning gaps among students.

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