With the CBSE announcing the class 12 results on Sunday after moderating marks, pre-university students from Karnataka say they have been put at a disadvantage.
Karnataka was among the first few States that decided to do away with marks moderation after a meeting was convened by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of all examination boards.
However, the Delhi High Court had ordered CBSE to continue the moderation policy saying it is unfair to students who had registered for the exam when the policy was in place.
Shrinidhi P.G., II PU topper, said: “All boards need to follow a common evaluation method. Now, it appears that the CBSE students will be at an advantage compared to PU students.”
Ravindranath S., a parent whose child completed II PU, said: “The State government did the right thing as it ensures that marks are based on merit. CBSE should have challenged the High Court order in the Supreme Court. With no parity in the evaluation practices, there is no level playing field. This will affect students when they compete with those from other boards to get into degree colleges and professional courses after taking competitive exams.”
