Punjab Alters Student Ranking Policy After Criticism Over Age-Based Criteria

Following a student's critique of the age-based ranking system for students with equal marks, Punjab's Chief Minister directed a change to award joint first positions. This shift was announced during an education program, sparking immediate policy adjustment to focus on marks rather than age.

In response to a student from Amritsar challenging the fairness of ranking students by age when their scores are identical, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has revised the policy. Now, students with the same marks will share the top spot, rather than determining rank by birth date.

This change was declared during the 'Sitaare Zameen Te' event, which celebrated Punjab's top academic achievers. The discussion highlighted how the previous policy put younger students at an advantage, prompting Mann to advocate for equal recognition based on scholarly achievement.