Ministry of Education Considers 50% Board Exam Weightage in NEET, JEE Admissions
The Ministry of Education is considering reforms to grant 50 per cent weightage to board exam marks in admissions for medical and engineering courses currently based on entrance exams like NEET and JEE. This proposal aims to reduce the high-stakes nature of single exams, address irregularities such as paper leaks, and reward consistent academic performance. A nine-member committee is also recommending closer alignment of entrance tests with school syllabi, multiple attempts, and a shift towards adaptive computer-based testing. The panel's final report is expected soon.
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