Govt plans new policy after SSC answer script review applications exceed 12 lakh

More than 12 lakh SSC answer scripts have been submitted for rechecking this year, prompting the government to introduce new rules on which papers can be re-evaluated, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said today (17 August).

Speaking to reporters, Milon said rechecking such a large number of scripts was not practically possible, as around 20 lakh students sat for the SSC examinations.

“We need specific criteria for re-evaluation,” he said, adding that processing all the applications could also delay college admissions.

For the applications already submitted, authorities will first examine tabulation sheets and scrutiny records. Answer scripts where serious errors or inconsistencies are found will be prioritised for re-evaluation, the minister said.

The proposed policy will define which types of scripts can be rechecked and which applications will not be accepted.

Milon said the process would also assess whether examiners followed proper evaluation procedures and whether there were unusual discrepancies in marks. Examiners found to have assessed scripts improperly may be given additional training.

The re-evaluation facility was introduced through an amendment to the Public Examinations (Offences) Act, 1980. The unusually high number of applications this year has prompted the government to establish clearer criteria for its use.