Rajasthan Scraps Automatic Promotion for 5th, 8th Graders: New Rules to Boost Education Quality

• Rajasthan ends automatic promotion for 5th and 8th-grade students; passing exams now mandatory.
• Students must achieve minimum scores to advance; failure means no promotion to the next class.
• New rule aims to improve learning outcomes and address academic weaknesses early on.
• Failed students get a second chance with remedial teaching and a re-exam within 45 days.
• Increased accountability for students, teachers, and parents to ensure regular study and monitoring.