Government Ends No-Detention Policy in Central Schools

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-24T09:30:52.821234+05:30

- The Centre has scrapped the no-detention policy for Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, impacting around 3,000 Central schools. - The decision follows the 2019 amendment to the RTE Act, allowing states to hold back students in Classes 5 and 8. - New rules mandate additional instruction and re-exams for students failing to meet promotion criteria, focusing on holistic development. Source: [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/education/no-detention-policy-central-schools-rte-act-9740996/)

The Centre has scrapped the no-detention policy for Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, impacting around 3,000 Central schools.
The decision follows the 2019 amendment to the RTE Act, allowing states to hold back students in Classes 5 and 8.
New rules mandate additional instruction and re-exams for students failing to meet promotion criteria, focusing on holistic development.

Source: Indian Express