BPSC Exam Controller Responds to Criticism of Question Paper Quality
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Synopsis
In a recent address, BPSC's Rajesh Kumar defended the integrity of the 70th Preliminary Test, countering claims of low question quality and emphasizing the examination's competitive nature.
Key Takeaways
- BPSC maintains high examination standards.
- Only one candidate scored above 120 marks.
- High failure rates challenge claims of low question quality.
- Over 21,000 candidates qualified for the mains.
- Transparency measures in place for candidates.
Patna, Jan 24 (NationPress) The Examination Controller of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Rajesh Kumar, responded to allegations and criticism regarding the quality of the question paper in the 70th Preliminary Test (PT) examination.
Kumar dismissed assertions that the examination questions were inadequate and clarified essential aspects concerning the test and its outcomes.
"Critics, including experts, educators, and coaching professionals, have claimed that the questions in the 70th PT examination were of a 'peon level' quality. I would like to highlight that only one candidate achieved more than 120 marks out of 150 questions. Furthermore, the number of candidates scoring between 100 and 119 marks was 1,180. These figures demonstrate a competitive and demanding examination process," Kumar stated.
He reaffirmed the BPSC's dedication to upholding high standards in its examination procedures.
Kumar suggested that the criticism from certain groups was unfounded and intended to tarnish the commission's reputation. He provided detailed statistics to refute the criticism and encouraged candidates to concentrate on the impending mains examination.
Out of 3,28,990 candidates who sat for the prelims, 21,581 qualified for the mains examination. The cutoff for the general category was 91 marks, consistent with the previous 68th and 69th exams.
Additionally, 6,344 candidates scored between 90 and 100 marks, while 29,164 candidates achieved between 75 and 89 marks. A staggering 2,03,358 candidates failed to meet the minimum qualifying marks.
For the general category, 40 percent (60 marks) saw 42,615 candidates fail to meet this threshold. Backward Class Men faced a failure rate of 36.5 percent (54.75 marks) with 27,691 candidates falling short. Extremely Backward Class Men had a 34 percent failure (51 marks) involving 27,055 candidates, while SC/ST, Women, and Divyang candidates had a 32 percent failure rate (48 marks), totaling 1,05,997 candidates who could not achieve this score.
"If the question papers were indeed of low quality, we would not have seen such a high failure rate, especially among those who could not meet the minimum qualifying marks,” Kumar asserted.
He noted that 14 candidates had approached the Patna High Court seeking to annul the examination, with only 3 candidates passing the prelims.
Kumar also urged candidates to consider the examination's difficulty level rather than spreading unfounded allegations.
Satya Prakash Sharma, Secretary of BPSC, reiterated the commission’s pledge to transparency.
"The OMR sheets and answer keys are accessible for candidates to verify their scores. He also confirmed that the current results are provisional as the matter is still under judicial scrutiny," Sharma stated.
He cautioned candidates against being misled by rumors and assured them of the commission's fair practices.
