Here’s a look at how it works:

SPORTS

First three ranks at district level:

3 marks

First three ranks at division level:

5 marks

First three ranks at state level:

7 marks

First three ranks at national level:

10 marks

First three ranks at international level:

(depending on the event)

15-25 marks TO BE NOTED

medal winners from these categories would be granted up to 10 marks. Students participating in national and international sporting events would, however, continue to get up to 25 marks.

Schools said the revised policy would encourage students to take up NCC and Scouts and Guides activities.

“A lot of students often don’t

OTHERS

Participation in Ncc/scouts and Guides events:

10 marks

Award winners in NCC national events:

15 marks

Participation in the International Youth Exchange Programme:

20 marks

Bonus marks for art and culture events:

5-15 marks

While students can avail these bonus marks from the current academic year, a student can only be awarded a maximum of 25 bonus marks across categories

show interest in the subject as it is only graded. This would push them to look at them more seriously,” said Shaila Patil, a PT teacher from a suburban school.

In 2016, the state education department introduced bonus marks for Class 10 students excelling in extra-curricular activities to encourage students to pursuing them.

Students could score up to 25 bonus marks as per the policy. With the bonus marks spiking student’s scores, the department revised its policy in 2017 capping the maximum marks to 15.

While students can avail these bonus marks from the current academic year, a student can only be awarded a maximum of 25 bonus marks.