The Ministry of Education recently allowed students in Classes 5 and 8 in around 3,000 central schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, to be held back if they fail to clear examinations.
If the student does not pass the exam in the first instance, she will be given a shot at a re-exam within two months. Failing to clear that will result in the student being held back in that class.
