According to sources, as the fresh academic session is set to begin on June 2, the government is of the view that syllabus changes at the stage could lead to confusion and disruption, especially given the limited time available to develop content and print textbooks.
If the proposed initiative gets the nod, the intermediate exams for commerce and arts will be conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.
The proposed initiative, as per the sources, is aimed at reducing academic pressure and stress among students besides increasing their participation in the learning activities