Bhubaneswar, Feb 27: Amid the allegations that around 27 marks questions in the physics paper in the ongoing Plus-II examination were out of the syllabus, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) today admitted the error but denied that the questions were out of the syllabus.

Both regular and ex-regular students appeared for the Plus-II examination in Physics subject on February 22, 2024. 

The CHSE today clarified that after the preliminary examination, it has been observed that the questions were not out of the syllabus, rather there was choice deficit.

The choice deficit was for 19 marks, informed CHSE Examination Controller Ashok Nayak while addressing a press meet today.

"The choice deficit was for 19 marks. Grace marks will be awarded to students. Expert Committee will review the issue soon and an appropriate decision will be taken", said CHSE Controller of Examination Ashok Nayak.

“There was choice deficit for 19 marks in the Physics paper. Not every student will get full grace marks but marks will be awarded as per attempts made by students and suggestions of the Expert Committee as per the scheme of valuation,” the examination controller added. 

He also said, "The Plus-II exam will conclude on March 20. Evaluation of papers will be held in two phases from March 22-April 2 and April 4-15. Results will be declared before May 15. 15,000 evaluators to be engaged for scrutiny of papers".

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