16 states and 2 UTs, including Delhi, have already done away with the no-detention policy for classes 5 and 8.
‘No detention policy’ for class 5 and 8 students will apply to 3,000 schools of the Central Government, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navaodyala Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools.
As per the notification, if a child fails to fulfil the promotion criteria, then he/ she will get additional opportunities through re-examination within two months.
If a child fails in the re-examination, he/she will be held back in the same class.
However, the government has notified that no child shall be expelled from any school till completion of elementary education.
16 states and 2 UTs, including Delhi, have already done away with the no-detention policy for classes 5 to 8.
Under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the government is aiming to improve the learning outcomes among students.
