In a significant change in IPE in Andhra Pradesh, the government has decided to reintroduce marks system and do away with grades system. Board of Intermediate Education, AP will issue a notification officially to this effect.
It is observed that the grades system is not accepted in admissions in many colleges after Intermediate. Due to this, several students are demanding marks system instead of grades in IPE.
Weightage Calculation:
In AP EAMCET also 20 percent weightage is given to IPE marks. In Telangana also, weightage is given for IPE marks in engineering admissions. Marks are required for these exams. Several national level institutions also asking for marks during admissions.
BIE is also considering the system being followed in CBSE and ICSE / ISC in calculation of marks / grades. Parents are also demanding for marks system as many deemed universities are asking for the same for engineering admissions.