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

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.

(With inputs from agencies.)