The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has abolished the practice of using date of birth as a tie-breaker in examination rankings. Henceforth, students securing identical marks in board examinations will be awarded the same rank. This was announced by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday.
Decision at Board Meeting
The decision was taken at a board meeting of the PSEB. The minister stated that the move came after some students raised the issue with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during the state-level 'Sitare Zameen Te' function held on May 31. The CM had directed the PSEB to end the practice and implement a joint rank system for all students securing equal marks.
Historic Step Towards Student-Centric Education
Bains said this was a historic step towards student-centric education. The board has also cleared sweeping changes to question paper design, with an aim to curb cheating and end rote learning. These reforms are expected to promote fairness and reduce stress among students.
The new ranking system ensures that no student is disadvantaged due to age, fostering a more equitable academic environment. Further details on the implementation timeline and other changes will be released by the board soon.
