IIT Delhi drops some mid-semester exams to reduce stress for students
The Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi is taking efforts to reduce academic pressure amid a growing number of student suicides across IITs. Director Rangan Banerjee said IIT-D had introduced a new evaluation system, dropping a set of mid-semester tests and keeping a maximum cap of 80% for the two examinations.
"Earlier we used to have two sets of exams during a semester, final exams at the end of each semester and several continuous evaluation mechanisms. We conducted an internal survey and based on feedback from all students and faculty, we have decided to drop one set of exams.
So, now there will be two sets of exams besides routine evaluations," Banerjee told PTI in an interview. The new format has already been approved by the Senate and will be implemented from the ongoing semester.
Earlier in April the IIT Council had stressed the need for a robust grievance redressal system and agreed on increasing psychological counselling services. During a meeting it also called for a reduction in pressure, fear of failure and rejection among students.
The issue of student suicide, alleged discrimination, and ensuring the mental well-being of students was discussed at length during the meeting. (With inputs from agencies)
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