An educator plans to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Educator Prashant Kirad alleges the board failed to ensure consistent difficulty levels across different sets of its examinations. This action follows claims of unfairness in recent CBSE exams.
Kirad states the varying difficulty levels discriminate against students. He argues exam difficulty became a matter of luck, not preparation. A PIL will seek a response from CBSE regarding this practice.
The educator cited previous instances. The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam had sets with differing difficulty. Some were reportedly easier than others. One set allegedly required knowledge comparable to JEE Main and Advanced exams.
This issue has also appeared in the CBSE Class 12 Physics paper. Students who studied diligently faced tougher questions. This disparity caused distress among students and parents.
Concerns Over Question Paper Sets
Kirad questioned the necessity of multiple question paper sets. He noted the board creates numerous sets annually. However, he claims the current contrast in difficulty is unprecedented. This stark difference between sets of the same exam has not been seen before.
Demands and Potential Solutions
The educator urged CBSE to address the situation. He requested an official statement. This statement should announce grace marks for students who received difficult papers. Alternatively, he suggested teachers evaluate difficult sets with leniency.
Students and parents echo these demands. Many are calling for grace marks. They also want lenient evaluations for students who took harder exams. Some have even requested a re-examination.