Skip to main content

OTBA proves easy: 33.33% students to get merit in revision test

In the tough times of coronavirus, ‘Open Text Book Assessment’ (OTBA) delighted students of classes 9th to 12th, attempting their first revision test of the academic session 2020-21. The first revision test was conducted on Friday for Mathematics. About 33.33 percent are expected to get in the merit list, i.e. score between 80 and 100 percentile.

This is the first time for these students to attempt OTBA based test. While many students were initially afraid and worried, the test turned out to be easier than expected. Most students attempting the test are hoping to beat their previous highest records and even score 100 percent.

“The number of students scoring merit, i.e. between 80 to 100 percentile will be much higher in the revision test as compared to before, as we can see from initial screening and assessment of answer copies,” Sunayna Sharma, government school teacher, said.

She shared that students attempted the test quickly and easily as compared to normal pen-paper test. “We had been conducting online classes and ensuring revision chapter-wise for all the subjects,” Sharma said.

She was amazed to find that students quickly browsed to the correct chapter and picked out the answer from books. “Out of 1200 students studying in Ahilya Ashram, 400 are expected to score between 80 percent and 100 percent,” Sharma said.

She added that another 50 percent students, i.e. 600 will score between 50 percent and 80 percent comfortably. “This is a realistic estimate and based on students’ performance across all the government schools, we can expect the results to be better overall as OTBA is proving to be easier for even weak students,” Sharma said.

Student attempting the test for class 10th Jay Thakur said, “I find OTBA much easier, because it means, I need not learn the equation exactly, just I need to understand and be able to locate the same in my text-book.”

Another student Suniddhi Mishra said, “OTBA is the best way to study, because we don’t have to worry about remembering each and every line of the text-book, just understand the logic and it is enough!”

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0  TINA KHATRI The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened the online application window for various categories of school affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session on Tuesday. Schools seeking affiliation across multiple categories can now submit their applications via the automated system, SARAS 6.0, which will remain open until June 30, 2025. Himanshu Gupta, CBSE secretary, urged schools to carefully follow the guidelines outlined in the SARAS Manual 6.0. He emphasized, "We strongly advise all applicant schools to carefully review the manual to ensure their applications meet the required standards." Key Requirements for Schools For existing schools, it is crucial that their OASIS data is accurately updated. No incorrect or misleading information should be submitted. Additionally, all schools are required to upload prescribed documents, including details of teachers and their qualifications, ...

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan: Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour In response to increasing demand and future growth, the Railway Department has proposed a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Indore Railway Station, aimed at expanding its capacity to handle 10,800 passengers per hour. The design of the new station is being developed with a focus on long-term sustainability, considering the city's projected needs over the next 50 years. The redevelopment aims to create a state-of-the-art facility that will not only accommodate growing passenger traffic but also enhance the overall travel experience. With 7,500 passengers currently traveling daily and 52 pairs of trains operating each day, the need for infrastructure upgrades has become critical. The proposed station will serve as a major hub for commuters and will play a key role in regional connectivity. The new design will include modernized passenger amenities, advanced traffic management systems, and better int...

Indore's CBSE Class 10 Results 2025: Girls Lead in Academic Performance

Indore’s CBSE Class 10 Results 2025: Girls Lead in Academic Performance Indore students delivered a strong performance in the CBSE Class 10 examinations for 2025, with several securing above 99%. Ridhima Sarin topped the city with 99.4%, followed by Ved Joshi at 99.2%, and Arth Katiyar with 99%. Geet Bhalerao and Aarush Maheshwari were also among the top scorers with 99.2% and 99%, respectively. Nationally, the overall pass percentage stood at 93.66%, a slight improvement from the previous year. Girls outperformed boys once again, with a pass percentage of 95%, compared to 92.63% for boys—a trend reflected in Indore's results as well. The consistent academic success in the city is attributed to students’ disciplined efforts, strategic preparation, and strong support from schools and families. ________________________________________ City topper Ridhima Sarin with 99.4% Ridhima Sarin has secured the top position in Indore in the CBSE Class 10 board exams, scoring an impressive 99.4%...