Maharashtra’s exam board scraps merit lists, claiming reduced student pressure. A hollow gesture, ignoring the root of comparison.
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Banning topper lists fails to address the brutal reality of academic competition. The pressure simply shifts, as institutions and parents will always find new metrics for comparison. Until we dismantle the singular focus on exam results, students remain trapped in a system that defines their worth by a percentage. We must look beyond rudimentary fixes.
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Removing topper lists is a progressive step. It prioritises student mental health over creating an elite few, shifting focus to individual growth and improvement.
