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Examinations (as per circular from Maharashtra state Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune-411 005, Circular No. SB/BR.High.Sec/Exam./Dated 7-3-2007)
There will be two unit tests carrying 50 marks each in the middle of each term and two terminal examinations of 100 marks each towards the end of each term in every subject. The average of the marks scored out of 300/3 in each subject will be the final score made by a student in that subject.
The student will pass F.Y.J.C. examination if he scores a minimum average score of 35 in each subject.
Rules of Promotion
- A candidate should be present for different exams. A candidate must secure minimum 35 marks out of 100 in each of two compulsory languages.
- Marks for theory, practical and oral in the subject where there are two parts, should be taken together and the total marks should be considered for pass or distinction.
- The result of the First Year Junior College (Std XI) class SHOULD NOT be decided on the marks obtained only in second term end examination. Equal weightage should be given to (a) First term end examination, (b) Second term examination (c) Year’s Work – Practical, Unit test; tutorials, orals etc. and the final result of each student for each subject should be decided on average marks only.
- If a candidate appearing in all subjects fails in one or more subjects, his deficiency of marks in maximum 3 subjects to a maximum of 30 marks but not exceeding 10 marks in any one subject shall be condoned for the purpose of passing the examination.
- Although maximum 10 marks condonation is to be given in one subject such concession should not exceed the required minimum percentage of passing to the subject i.e. 35%
- There shall not be any concession of ATKT.
- All the practical prescribed for course should as far as possible be completed by the student. However, they should be allowed to appear for practical exam and the marks for the Journal should not be given if the student fails to perform the practical prescribed for the course.
- No candidate should be promoted to the next higher standard if he/she fails even after applying the rule of giving the benefit of condonation of marks as provided in the rules of condonation No.4.
- There shall not be a re-examination in the case of failure students.
- In case of students who could not appear at the first or second term end examination for genuine reasons, such as ill health (on production of medical certificate in time) or such other reason beyond his/her control (such as natural calamities), the Head of the Junior College shall hold the first term end exam as early as possible, but in any case before the end of the second term end. However, the second term re-exam in case of such students should be conducted immediately after the second term end examination. Such concession should not be given in case of a student absent during the yearly work.
- If a student fails to appear for the 1st or the 2nd term re-examination, his/her result of the first year junior college examination should be decided on the basis of
formula only as prescribed in Rule No.3 i.e. on the average marks 
and not on
- The procedure for conducting the examination mentioned under Rule No. 10 will be the same, as for the second term end examination. However, the question papers of this examination should be different from that set at the first / second term end examination. The question papers and the assessed answer books of all exams of all students should be preserved for one year for inspection by the Education Officer /Deputy Director.
- The result of this re-examination should be declared within a week’s time so as to enable the successful student to seek admission in the Second Year of the Junior College.
- There shall be no extra fees for the re-examination of students.
- Students failing at examination of the First Year of Junior College, i.e. Higher Secondary Std. XI are permitted to appear as regular students for F.Y.J.C. Examination in the next October / March or thereafter. However, the question papers to such students shall be on the entire portion prescribed in the syllabus for Std. XI for the subject/s concerned. Such students are permitted to rejoin the Junior College and appear as regular students for FYJC, if they desire so.
- Candidates who fail at the first year of junior college examination shall have an option to claim exemption in the subject/s in which they have secured minimum passing marks at previous exams. Candidates who do not desire to claim exemption and wish to appear for whole examination, the result of these students shall be declared as per rule No.3.
- The implementation of the first and second term end examination of F.Y.J.C. class should be as per subject wise scheme given in Appendix-A of Syllabi for Std. XI & XII.
- The circulars regarding the language subjects, Environment & Project Work have been sent separately. These circulars should be followed accordingly.
- The annual work marks allotment for the subjects (except the sub mentioned in rule no. 18) are as follows:
Unit Test
Tutorials
Total
First Term 30
20
50
Second Term 30
20
50
60
40
100
- Holding of an examination for private students of standard XI of junior college concerned is binding on the Principal / Headmaster.
- The students who pass the F.Y.J.C.(Std. XI) Examination will be rewarded the following grades.
Grade I (With distinction): To successful candidates who obtain not less than 75% marks in the aggregate, calculated on the basis of the six( in case of vocational subjects) or seven subjects offered for examination. Grade II To successful candidates who obtain less than 75% marks but not less than 60% of marks in the aggregate calculate on the basis of six (in case of vocational subject) or seven subjects offered for examination. Grade III To successful candidates who obtain not less than 45% marks but less than 60% of marks in the aggregate calculate on the basis of six (in case of vocational subject) or seven subjects offered for examination. Grade Pass To all other successful candidates.
Provided that the First (with distinction) or the First or the Second Grade shall not be awarded to a candidate who appears for examination with any exemption or exemptions claimed by him/her.
Provided further that, if the aggregate total of marks obtained by candidate is less than the total of marks required for obtaining the first grade, but not more than 3 marks, only such candidates shall be given the necessary grace marks not exceeding there in computing his aggregate of marks for the purpose of awards of marks for the purpose of award of First Grade.
Heads of the Junior Colleges are requested to take note of the aforesaid rules of promotion while finalizing the results of the First Year of Junior College (Std. XI) and this should be made applicable from the academic year 2006-07. They are further requested to bring these rules to the notice of the teachers and students concerned.