The Centre has officially ended the no-detention policy for Classes 5 and 8 in its schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and others under the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This marks a significant shift in educational policy, impacting around 3,000 schools.
The decision follows the 2019 amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, empowering states to scrap the policy.
Under the revised rules, students failing to meet promotion criteria will have an opportunity for additional instruction and re-examination within two months.
If they fail the re-exam, they may be held back. Teachers are tasked with identifying learning gaps, guiding students and parents, and providing specialized support.
The evaluation will focus on competency-based exams rather than rote memorization. However, expulsion before completing elementary education remains prohibited.
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