Mixed response

The decision of CBSE to introduce open-book exam system is wrong as it will reduce the retention power of students. Already students are dependent on computers and calculator, the open-book system will affect their memory level. She added that changing a 40 year old education pattern will be of no help to students. This system is influenced from western countries and our heritage and values are different.In America, students get better facilities. But still Indians are ahead because of their quality of brain.
- Rashmi Bhargava, Principal, DPS, Indiranagar
The open-book exam system will definitely benefit the students, as they will be confined to a particular syllabus now. The time span of four months will help them focus more and prepare well in advance. - RK Shukla, Teacher
I do not think open-book exam system is a way out to discourage rote learning among students. Rote learning is a personality characteristic and a student will do it any way if he/she is in a habit of doing it. It is not going to solve the issue that CBSE is trying to focus on. - Shraboni Sinha, Counsellor
Students will now face tough and indirect questions that will enhance their analytical, reasoning and creative quotient. They will be forced to understand the topic, instead of mugging it up. - Namita Srivastava, Parent
The open-book exam system is not going to make any difference to the students. Those who are in the habit of rote learning will continue do it. - Yash Hora, Student
The thinking and analytical skills of students will develop due to the open-book examination system. Discouraging rote learning is a very good initiative taken by CBSE as analysing issues at the school level will build a platform for the students in future. - Pankaj Bajpai, teacher