JSC, JDC Exams Four-point grading from 2020

The results of Junior School Certificate and Junior Dakhil Certificate examinations are likely to be published under four-point grading scale from 2020, said Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday.

She said this during a press briefing on JSC and JDC examinations -- to begin on November 2 -- at the secretariat.

Currently, the results of public examinations up to higher secondary level are published under grade point average, commonly known as GPA, scale of five.

The government has been planning to make the change to comply with the grading system used by local and international universities, said education ministry officials.

Dipu Moni yesterday called upon the parents not to push their children into unhealthy competition of getting GPA-5.

She said the government ordered all coaching centres to remain closed between October 25 and November 5 for ensuring fair examinations.

The minister directed the authorities concerned to remain careful so that rumours over question paper leaks cannot spread on social media.

Examinees would have to enter the exam halls 30 minutes ahead of the tests, she said, adding that details of latecomers would be reported to respective education boards.

All physically challenged students will get 20 minutes extra while visually impaired ones and those with cerebral palsy will be provided with writers.

Besides, examinees with autism, down syndrome and cerebral palsy will be given 30 minutes extra, and will be allowed to get the help of teachers, parents or designated assistants during the examinations.

No one, including teachers and office staffers, can bring any electronic devices within 200 metres of the examination halls, said the minister, adding that legal actions would be taken against outsiders entering the centres during, before, and after the exams.

At least 26,61,682 students are to sit for this year’s JSC and JDC examinations.