Summary:
The CBSE, in association with the NCERT, has come up with an aptitude test — ‘Tamanna’ (Try and Measure Aptitude and Natural Abilities) — for students of Classes IX and X for determining their area of interest. However, the board has clarified that the aptitude test is suggestive and should not be used as the sole deciding factor for choosing subjects. The test will be self-analysis of sorts so that students choose the right subject.”Students, teachers and parents have been told that the aptitude test gives information related to the strength of students and there is no pass or fail criteria. According to the aptitude manual, several students may not score high on any of the seven subtests. Such students need assistance for self-exploration and encouraging participation in various school activities of their interest, in addition to the subjects of study..