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Class X cut-off debate: A policy of merit or marginalisation?

Mar 26, 2025 4 mins read

The government’s decision to reinstate the Class 10 cut-off point has sparked a firestorm of debate, but beneath the surface lies a more troubling question: Is this policy a genuine attempt to uphold academic standards, or is it a thinly veiled mechanism that perpetuates inequality under the guise of meritocracy?

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