In the mark certificate of SSCE students the GBSHSE now indicates sports marks in the total with a plus sign .There appears to be some confusion, conflict, when two students get same total of marks, one with a plus sign attached and which signifies addition of sports marks Some educational heads of institutes are divided on their opinion that the percentage is considered for the purpose of admission and specially for professional courses and interest of the institute in sports It may not be so when academic awards are considered on the basis of the total marks obtained A reference was preferred by P.C.Trust on this specific issue to the Chairman of Goa Board. The response was that the Board has dispensed with the merit policy and further that academic and co-scholastic performance is recorded and endorsed by Head of Institution. The organisation can set its own criteria A public response is awaited as to the correct interpretation, whether sports marks can be ignored, overlooked for bestowing academic awards , when the two final total scores are identical but one with plus marks of sports Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim Chairman P.C.Trust