The era in which we live is a test conscious age in which tests and examinations at all stages of education, especially at Higher Secondary level have been considered an important and powerful tool for decision making in our competitive society. Students of all ages are being evaluated with respect to their achievements, skills and abilities. As such children are driven to perform rather than learn. There is undue emphasis on producing designer children rather than shaping them into universal human beings. Parents too are evaluated on the basis of childrens’ achievements and unless the child is seen as a super achiever, they feel unfulfilled. Admission to courses in medicine engineering and management are the most preferred choices for parents because these qualifications are seen to guarantee future job prospects. Therefore parents urge their children to perform well in the First Board Examination and to this end they may appoint three to four private tutors or more for special guidance.