he Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh, Regional Inspection Officer G.L. Nagabushanam told that college managements, students, and parents were worried about the jumbling system and said: “We are helpless.”Education NewsHe admitted that in the past these examinations had been treated as a mere formality with assured marks to the students.“It is unfortunate that no parent has ever raised his or her voice against the faulty system of conducting practicals as a formality. Now, what’s the point in criticising the jumbling system?” the official questioned.The cut-off mark for admission in several premier colleges and universities is between 99 per cent and 98 per cent in the open category, which otherwise costs a huge sum of money towards fee. The stakeholders say that the jumbling system may also have an adverse impact on students’ ranks in EAMCET, as IPE exam marks carry 50 per cent weightage. Even a single mark is precious for aspirants of medical seats.The laboratories meant for practicals have defunct equipment in both private and government colleges, while serious crunch of lecturers and lab assistants is another cause for worry. The introduction of jumbling system forced many colleges and BIE officials to bring in new equipment, though many labs still hold defunct material.