Meaning of pass percentage

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18 September 2014 As per- 'Frequently Asked Questions on, supply of certified copies/inspection of evaluated answer books':-

'9. I applied for certified copies of my evaluated answer books and received them. I notice that the marks awarded on the answer books are different from the marks on my mark sheet? Why is it so?

In terms of Regulation 39(2) of the CA Regulations 1988, the Council of the Institute may, in its discretion, revise the marks obtained by all the candidates or a section of candidates in any particular paper or papers or in the aggregate in such manner as may be considered necessary, for maintaining the pass percentage provided in the regulations. The term “section” used in the above mentioned Regulation refers to the category of the candidates whose answer papers are valued by an examiner and such other category of candidates as may be specified by the Council. Marks awarded on the answer books are the marks given by the examiner, based on the actual performance of the candidate. Marks given on the mark sheet include marks awarded in terms of Regulation 39(2) mentioned above.'

I would like to know what exactly means by ' for maintaining the pass percentage provided in the regulations', What is the pass percentage been referred above?

Nikhil Kaushik

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18 September 2014 pass percentage means overall number of students passing out of students appearing in the said exams...

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19 September 2014 I am bit confused with your reply.

For clarifications, please throw light on the following:-
You mean ICAI controls no. of students who shall pass in every exam, whereby if a student has cleared in his exam, as per his answer sheets, he can be made failed by ICAI to control the overall pass percentage???

If the above lines are correct, is it justified? and why then clearing in 1st attempt is so much in demand, when clearing is in luck..like waiting for the time when ICAI let him clear, after his endless effort each time.

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21 September 2014 Dear Experts,

Please reply.

Nikhil Kaushik

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21 September 2014 it is not that ICAI decides to fail a particular student...Its like who crosses the bridge first...lets say ICAI wants only 2% students to pass...so the top 2% students survive and results of others are moderated...you may call it unfair but this regulation has been since eternity and is required to maintain quality of students entering profession. Though, quality still has become an issue anyways with even those who are passing are not above par when it comes to knowledge and application.

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