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Marks out, merit in: Mumbai educationists map out the new assessment era

Mumbai's education experts are advocating for a shift away from high-stakes final exams towards continuous, year-long assessments. The current marks-centric system is blamed for a student mental health crisis. Discussions at a state-level conference highlighted the need to focus on a student's learning journey and overall development, not just grades, with national reforms like PARAKH supporting this move.

6 Jan 2026 3:53 pm