THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, July 13: Students who failed Class 11 in Jharkhand’s constituent colleges during the 2024–25 academic session will not be allowed to continue their studies in the same institutions. This clarification comes in a letter issued on July 11 by Nitin Madan Kulkarni, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor.
The letter, sent to the Secretary of the Human Resource Development Department and vice chancellors of several state universities, states that these students are free to seek admission elsewhere but cannot remain enrolled in their previous constituent colleges.
Class 12 Students Receive Exception
Earlier, Raj Bhavan granted relief to Class 12 students studying in constituent colleges. Despite an earlier directive to transfer them to nearby government Plus-2 schools or intermediate colleges within a 5-km radius, a revised order issued in June allowed them to continue in their current colleges for the 2025–26 session. This decision was widely covered in local media.
However, there was no mention at the time of the students who failed Class 11, leading to confusion among students, parents, and college administrators.
Concerns Raised Over Class 11 Policy
Parents and students have expressed concern about the lack of options for those who failed Class 11. Several suggestions have emerged:
- Supplementary Exam Request: Students are appealing for a second chance to clear the exams through supplementary tests, similar to the consideration given to Class 12 students.
- Low Failure Rate Noted: According to estimates, only 2–3% of Class 11 students failed, raising the question of whether a blanket exclusion is necessary.
- Unclear Status for Absentees: There is also no clarity on the status of students who did not appear for the Class 11 exams at all.
- Risk of Dropouts: Parents worry that being forced to re-enrol in different institutions could lead some students to abandon their education altogether due to discouragement or stigma.
What’s Next?
As the new academic session approaches, affected students are left to search for alternative admission options. The situation has sparked discussions about the need for more inclusive policies to support students who have faced academic setbacks.
