Rajasthan Board Class 5, 8 Automatic Promotion Ends; Students Must Pass Exams to Get Promoted

Rajasthan Board has ended RBSE automatic promotion of classes 5th and 8th students. Now, they need to obtain minimum marks to get promoted to next class. 

Rajasthan Board Class 5, 8 Automatic Promotion Ends

RBSE Promotion Policy: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Ajmer has tweeted that it has discontinued automatic promotion policy for RBSE class 5 and 8 students. Under revised policy, Rajasthan Board class 5th and 8th students will now be required to obtain minimum qualifying marks to be promoted to next class. Those who fail to meet specified criteria will be declared failed.

According to officials, this decision has been taken to address concerns over declining academic standards and to ensure that students develop a strong foundational understanding before moving to higher classes. Rajasthan Education Department noted that automatic promotions had reduced seriousness towards studies and created learning gaps that affect students’ performance.

Rajasthan Board 5th and 8th Re-exam Within 45 Days

As per new guidelines, students who fail to achieve minimum marks will be given another opportunity to appear for RBSE Class 5th, 8th re-exam within 45 days. To support students during this period, schools will arrange special remedial teaching and academic support to help them improve their performance before re-test.

The Education Department stated that ending automatic promotion in Rajasthan Board will increase accountability among students, teachers and parents alike. Regular evaluation and closer monitoring of academic progress will lead to improved learning and better overall performance among students.

Scrapping Automatic Promotion Policy to Improve Quality of Education

RBSE said thatprimary objective of this policy change is to make students more serious about their studies, enhance their academic capabilities and improve overall quality of school education in Rajasthan. The department believes that this move will help build a stronger academic foundation and reduce long-term learning difficulties. The revised promotion policy will be implemented across government schools affiliated with Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.

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