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SLC Results Decline Due To Politics: Experts

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The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) on Tuesday published the results of the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exams held from March 14-22 this year. According to the OCE, of the 547,165 students who appeared in this year's SLC exam, only 42.75 percent passed. This is the fifth year in row that this rate has came down.
The Corporate talked to education experts and officials concerned about the reason behind the decline in the pass percentage.

Som Lal Subedi
Secretary, the Ministry of Education (MoE) 

A host of factors have contributed to the decline in pass percentage. First of all, we introduced some changes to the exam system this year. We directed teachers grading the papers to be stricter. Secondly, the political situation of the country has also had an effect. However, we are planning to form a committee to find out the main reasons. We are also trying to increase budget for education. Educational institutions have been heavily politicised. Political parties are also responsible for the situation.

Prof Dr Bidya Nath Koirala
Education expert

Well, I believe that the parents and the students are responsible for the results. Students these days do not have a habit of studying regularly. Similarly, parents create panic among their children rather than encouraging them to study. The priority should have been on harnessing individual talent. Political situation of the country has also definitely had an effect.

Lawa Dev Awasthi
Director General
Department of Education

All stakeholders -- teachers, students, guardians, schools and the government are responsible for such a poor result. I think that there are faults in the classroom itself. It is necessary to improve the entire system from the very basic level. Reforms are necessary. Unaccountability on the part of teachers should be taken seriously. DoE will adopt measures to improve the results next year.

 

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