Concerns rise as over 29 lakh students fail Class 10 board exams in 2023: Education Minister's report.

 

In a worrying revelation

The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), part of the Education Ministry, has reported that more than 29 lakh students failed the Class 10 board exams in the year 2023. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared this disappointing data in a session in the Lok Sabha, providing information about the educational challenges faced by a large number of students across the country.

Of the total 18,99,08,809 students who appeared for the Class 10 exam, only 160,346,671 were able to get a passing grade, while a surprising 29,561,138 students could not proceed to Class 11, indicating a substantial increase in the number of exams. Failures in the last four years.

Statistics highlight the worrying trend of failures in Class 10 board exams Data from the last four years tells a worrying story. In 2019, the number of failures was 1,09,800, which increased to 1,00,812 in 2020. Although there was a slight decline in 2021, with 31,196 students failing, the number increased once again in 2022 and reached 1,17,308.

Various educational boards including the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Assam Board of Secondary Education, Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Gujarat Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSE), Haryana School Education Board (HSEB), Maharashtra State. Boards of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Board of Secondary Education Madhya Pradesh, and Council of Secondary Education Uttar Pradesh have also reported a large number of Class 10 students failing last year.

Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attributed this worrying trend to several factors that are contributing to students' struggle, including non-attendance in schools, difficulties in understanding school instructions, lack of interest in studies, and difficulty level of question papers. , Are included. Lack of qualified teachers, as well as inadequate support from parents, teachers, and schools.

The educational landscape in India operates under the Concurrent List of the Constitution, with most schools falling under the jurisdiction of state and union territory governments. This highlights the need for a holistic and collaborative effort at various levels of governance and administration to deal with the multifaceted challenges affecting the performance of students in examinations.

The increasing number of students failing the Class 10 board exams raises concerns about the need for comprehensive reforms, increased support mechanisms, and a concerted effort at the national and state levels to address the myriad of issues affecting the educational outcomes of students.

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As the nation focuses on advancing its education system, these statistics demand immediate attention and strategic intervention to ensure that students have the opportunities to enhance their academic achievements and secure a brighter future. Receive the necessary support and resources.

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Name of article author:- Keshav Jha

Name of Article Director:- WDD

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