Challenges & criticisms cloud new NIOS policy for Class 9

Delhi’s education system has been under intense scrutiny for several years, with the Aam Aadmi Party often highlighting its successes.

- AIMAN FATIMA

However, a persistent issue remains including the alarmingly high failure rate of students in Class 9.

This problem is compounded by the fact that nearly two-thirds of students who fail Class 9 twice have not enrolled in the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), risking dropping out of the schooling system entirely.

Parents of students struggling with Class 9 exams express significant concerns about their children’s educational prospects. Financial hardship is a critical factor impacting students’ performance and school attendance.

A parent from Okhla Vihar shared, “My daughter is very enthusiastic about her studies, but our financial difficulties force her to work as as a house help after school.