India Government has revised the "Detention Policy" applicable to students in Grades 5 and 8 with respect to schools owned or controlled by the Central Government, or the administrator of the Union Territory, having no legislature.Under this, if a student fails to meet the promotion criteria after annual examination, he or she will be provided additional instruction and an opportunity to appear for a re-examination within two months of the declaration of results. In the event the student does no. Sign in to read more..