Maha govt to form a panel to decide on exams for students of Classes 3 to 8

Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar on Friday said the state government will form a committee to take a call on starting examinations for students of Classes 3 to 8.

The state government discontinued unit tests and term-end examinations 10 years ago.

"A committee of experts, including psychologists, will be formed to take a decision about bringing back examinations for students of Classes 3 to 8. However, we don't want any student to be declared fail in these examinations till Class 8," the state school education minister said.

A decision will be taken in the state cabinet about providing free books and textbooks to students, he said, adding that 85% of students in the state will benefit from the move.