I don't know academic success (4)

I believe the answer is:

pass

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This clue could be a double definition.

'i don't know' is the first definition.
('pass' is said to skip a question)

'academic success' is the second definition.
'pass' can be an answer for 'success' (pass is a kind of success). I am unsure of the 'academic' bit.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pass that I've seen before include "Gesture to hypnotise" , "approved" , "pointless bid" , "good performance by exam candidate" , "I've no idea" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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