General Studies · Statement and Arguments

Statement: Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests? Arguments: I. Yes. It will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests. II. Yes. Many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not perform well on s uch entrance tests. III. No. The standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different Boards and universities are not comparable and hence there is a need to conduct entrance tests to calibrate them on a common yardst ick.