Is paper valuation system changed?

shivaji (job) (424 Points)

07 October 2009  

 Is paper valuation system changed?

I came to notice through one of my friends that the paper valuation system is changed
Previously it based on your paper only that the examiner takes your performance and gives marks to you.
But now the pattern of valuation of papers is changed
Your performance is depended upon the others
The examiner compares your answer sheet with others answer sheet and give marks to you
 
For example
 
If standard pass number of students is 4 out of 100 students
The examiner compares your answer sheet with 100 students answer sheets and out of which only 4 students (those who are showing high peformance )select for pass marks and remaining students the examiner will give less marks or below 40 marks

i mean passing of students depending upon the predetermined passing percentage of ICAI

you can see this in june 2009 pe-II exams the passing percentage is only 0.25