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Standard of university education falling

PSC report

By Aminul Islam
The standard of education of universities in the country is showing a declining trend, according to the annual report of the Public Service Commission (PSC), released recently.
The observation was drawn on the basis of results of university graduates appearing at the BCS examinations.
According to the report of the PSC. 10.19 per cent of the candidates passed the written examinations in the 13th BCS which declined to 9.16 per cent in the 15th BCS. The pass marks in written test is 45 The 14th BCS examinations were only for the education cadre
Of the total of 37.593 candi-
dates In the 13th BCS. only 3.833 qualified in the written examinations. In the 15th BCS. only 8,202 out of 54.248 qualified in the written examinations, the report revealed.
Another comparison was drawn on the basis of marks they got in the BCS examinations and in their final examinations in universities.
Out of those who passed the 13th BCS examinations 375 were recommended for appointment. None of the 375 could secure 65 per cent marks
in the BCS examination although seven of them had scored this mark in their last academic examinations in universities. Only 3 obtained 60-65 per cent marks in the BCS examinations although 38 of them had got the same marks In their last university examinations.
Seventy two candidates out of the 375 got 45-50 per cent marks in the BCS examinations. The same percentage of marks was obtained by 71 students In their university examinations. the report said.
In the 15th PCS examinations. 354 persons were recom-mended for appointment.
Among them only five candidates got 65 per cent marks in their BCS examinations although 13 had got the same percentage of marks in their last university examinations.
Seventy five candidates got 60-65 per cent marks in the 15th BCS examinations while 48 candidates had scored the same percentage of marks their university examinations.
Among the rest, 205 candidates got 55-60 per cent. 58 scored 50-55 per cent and 11 obtained 45-50 per cent marks.
When contacted. Vice-Chancellor of the Dhaka University Prof Abul Kalam Azad Chowdhury said that the observation made by the BCS was party true.
He said the overall situation in the country have some Impact on the university education.
Defending the universities, the VC said that the observation might not be totally correct. "You also have to consider the standard of the people who have made the assessment regarding the standard of education in the universities," he added.
"However, we are trying to improve the standard of education. at least in our university," the VC said urging all concerned to help maintaining a peaceful academic atmosphere on the campus.