Admission to XI now a race against time

What it needs to so immediately is to make software changes,so that ICSE students can enter their scores in either of two formats: best-five and traditional (the aggregate of all seven subjects).

The current software is designed to accept scores of five subjects from state board students (for whom the best-five formula was originally planned) and CBSE students.

“At present,students are able to log on to the website and see the registration window. On July 16,the part B form will be open to students. We are sure that the technical software changes will be made before Friday,” the official said.

The board has asked colleges to conduct extra classes to make up for lost time. “We are also considering reducing the time period of admissions from 45 days so that classes can begin latest by August 10,” added the official.

ICSE schools say students will have the sole choice to choose either their best five subjects or all seven subjects. Gerry Arathoon,general secretary of the ICSE Schools Council of India,said that there was no question of reworking marksheets.

“The ICSE Certificate is a nationwide certificate and we will not rework it. The student will have the choice to opt for best five or all seven subjects. He will fill in the respective total in the online admission form,” Arathoon said.