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Bhutan'S Case Of Waving Cut-Off Point For Class X Passed Prospects For Admission In Class Xi And Its Merits: A Policy Perspective!

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This article intends to share the perspectives of Bhutan’s recent policy reform of waving off cut-off point for class X passed graduates for admission in class XI and its merits. Against the backdrop of concerns shared on declining quality of education, to bring about equitable access to secondary education, and transitional issues of school to job market, this policy change was introduced in 2019. This paper briefly outlines the background on the ‘cutoff point’, merits of extending a year of schooling, how it benefits girls education, the general implications on the growth of technical and vocational institutes if it’s scope is not reviewed and scaled up. With cross references to international trends, highlights on how it will help building much needed human capital for the country Key Words: : Policy, Education, Bhutan, Admission, Cut-off

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  • Dochu, 2021. "Bhutan'S Case Of Waving Cut-Off Point For Class X Passed Prospects For Admission In Class Xi And Its Merits: A Policy Perspective!," Working papers 2021-37-09, Voice of Research.
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