The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed that a stop be put to the practice of issuing bonus points for Plus One higher secondary admission on the basis of swimming certificates produced by students.
It issued the directive to the General Education Secretary, Director of General Education, and the Higher Secondary Joint Director.
Commission of member Reni Antony, in an order on Thursday, ordered that the bonus given for ‘student of the same school’ be avoided, and that students who excel in arts, science, mathematics, and work experience fairs, National Cadet Corps, Student Police Cadets, Scouts and Guides, or Little KITEs need not be given bonus points since they are given grace marks along with SSLC marks.
