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  Delhi University to rectify grading under CBCS

Delhi University to rectify grading under CBCS

AGE CORRESPONDENT
Published : Apr 11, 2016, 1:09 am IST
Updated : Apr 11, 2016, 1:09 am IST

The University of Delhi has decided to rectify the grading pattern under the choice-based credit scheme (CBCS), which was implemented a year ago.

The University of Delhi has decided to rectify the grading pattern under the choice-based credit scheme (CBCS), which was implemented a year ago. The decision came after widespread protests by students who complained that their grades were suffering due to the relative marking.

The students argued that the new marking system did not take individual performances into account and grades were awarded on the basis of an average score of the class, resulting in mass failure.

After the first semester results were out, it was found that under the relative grading system introduced in undergraduate courses, the DU students will now have to score more than 100 per cent marks to get the top O (outstanding) grade in some subjects.

Through this University Grants Commission (UGC)-devised formula, the examiners will now have to convert absolute marks into letter grades and grade points.

The executive council members of the varsity had also raised objections to the grading system, saying that the relative grading system was neither placed before the statutory bodies nor was it notified to the colleges before the results were declared.

Following the concerns raised by various quarters, the Delhi University directed the CBCS committee to review the grading pattern and submit its recommendations.

A senior university official said, “The committee constituted by the vice-chancellor to look into various aspects related with examination under the CBCS held its meeting and suggested some changes regarding computation of grades.”

“The dean of students welfare has sought feedback from various colleges and departments on the proposed changes following which a final decision will be taken in this regard,” he added.

The UGC in 2014 had asked all Central universities to implement the choice-based credit scheme from the ensuing academic session, saying that it allows a “cafeteria approach” and also allows students “seamless mobility” across higher education institutions along with transfer of course credits.

The debate regarding the choice-based credit scheme intensified last year as a section among the academic fraternity rejected the proposed reforms in the education system as a “crackdown on varsities’ autonomy.”

Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi