Examination Policy

1) Every student is required to achieve a qualifying grade of D or above in all subjects, excluding the VI additional subject, as per the scheme of study for the purpose of promotion to the next class.

2) A student receiving an E1 or E2 grade in scholastic areas in one or more subjects will need to enhance their performance in one subsequent attempt to attain additional grade points, qualifying for Grade D in these subjects.

3) If a student in Class IX fails to achieve a qualifying Grade D in one or more subjects, even after adding grade points from Co-Scholastic areas and after availing one improvement chance, they will be required to repeat the same class during the next academic year.

4) Promotion in classes VI to VIII is in accordance with CBSE and RTEA-2009.

5) It is mandatory to appear in both SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS during the academic year.

1) After SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II in Class IX, a student will have only one more chance for improvement to obtain a qualifying Grade D. This is applicable to those students who were unable to appear in SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS due to sickness.

2) This chance may be approved preferably within one month from the time of declaration of the Final Result.

1) A student must obtain at least 33% marks in each subject to be considered for promotion. He/She should also have an aggregate of 33%.

2) In subjects with practical components, a student in Class XI must pass in both Theory and Practical separately.

3) Promotion will be granted to the pupil based on their cumulative record. The weightage of Class XI assessments will be as follows:

• UNIT TEST: 20%
• HALF YEARLY: 30%
• ANNUAL EXAMINATION: 50%

4) Proportionate weightage may be given to absentee pupils on medical grounds only. In such cases, a committee will be detailed by the Principal to examine the case for weightage or retest.

5) If the attendance is less than 75% during the session, a student shall not be allowed to appear in the exam.

6) Bonus marks as an incentive for regularity will be awarded based on attendance.

• 96% To 100%-5 Marks
• 91% To 95%-4 Marks
• 86% To 90%-3 Mark
• 81% To 85%-2 Marks
• 75% To 80%-1 Marks

1) Students who have participated at the Zonal/District/state or national level will be granted extra grace of 1, 3, and 5 marks respectively.

2) Students who have participated at the state/national level in NCC only will be granted extra grace of 3 and 5 marks respectively. However, these marks will only be awarded when a candidate fails to qualify for promotion even after full grace has been awarded.

3) Special grace marks will only be given if the student produces attested certification of the achievement in sports/NCC in the current academic session.

4) Grace of any kind will not be granted if the student in question is found involved in any disciplinary case.

5) Extra grace will not be given unless the student attains 75% attendance in the school.

1) A candidate found using unfair means in the examination will receive a zero in that answer sheet. In such cases, a committee will be appointed by the Principal to examine the case.

2) The candidate will still be allowed to appear in the tests for the remaining papers.

3) Any instances of unfair means, such as attempted theft of examination materials, will be dealt with severely.