Providing a great relief to the students of class 10th the Indian HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has announced to abolish the marks system in class 9th and 10th. There will be grading system in these classes. The board exam of 10th has also been made optional.

Outlining the 100-days programme for the ministry Sibal also announced the implemnetation of Prof. Yashpal Committee’s and National Knowledge Commission’s recommendations to abolish UGC and formation of an autonomous authority for higher Education.

There is also a proposal to set up an accriditation body for school education.