Reintroduction of Class 10 Cut-Off Point Sparks Debate: Motivation for Students, Financial Burden for Parents
The Ministry of Education’s decision to reintroduce the cut-off point for Class 10 students, starting next year, has ignited a wave of mixed reactions among students, teachers, and parents. While the move is seen as a way to motivate students and improve academic standards, concerns about affordability and accessibility to education have raised significant questions about its broader implications. Under the new policy, only students who meet the yet-to-be-determined minimum score will gain admission to Class 11 in government schools. The cut-off point, which was discontinued in 2019 to ensure no student was left behind, is now being revived to encourage higher academic performance. However, the decision has left many stakeholders divided. **Students and Teachers Welcome the Move** For some students, the reintroduction of the cut-off point has served as a wake-up call. Rigzen Jamsel Wangmo, a student at Loselling Middle Secondary School, sh...
