The first aspect that caught the eye was 67 students getting the perfect score of 720 on 720, an all-time record. For, it’s a pen-and-paper exam where the marking system is +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer and none for unanswered questions. Since the matter continued to snowball and landed in various courts, the education ministry set up a four-member high-powered committee to review the grace marks and submit its recommendations within a week. While the probe panel bought the education ministry a bit of breathing space, its report also ought to address the question of accountability. The full report must be made public for transparency and restoring people’s confidence in the testing system.

Source: Indian Express June 10, 2024 13:12 UTC