In the academic year 2025-26, Karnataka’s education landscape highlights a persistent shift in parental preferences. Private schools have attracted significantly more Class 1 admissions than government institutions, with private enrolments exceeding government ones by 1,68,132 students. This gap underscores a decade-long trend where private unaided schools have gained ground while government school enrolments have declined. […]
The vibrant city of Bengaluru, often hailed as India’s Silicon Valley, played host to a landmark event in the global education landscape this week. From December 15 to 19, 2025, Dayananda Sagar University welcomed educators, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from around the world for the International Conference Series on Quality Education 2025, organized by the […]
Dear aspiring educators in Karnataka, If you’re planning a career in teaching — whether in central government schools, private institutions, or even state-aided ones — today’s deadline for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session is a critical one you cannot afford to miss. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is closing […]
As of December 17, 2025, the second round of Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 is underway. Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), this round provides another opportunity for eligible candidates to secure seats in postgraduate medical (MD/MS) and dental (PG Dental) courses across government, private, and minority institutions in the state. Round 2 includes […]
As the festive season approaches, schools across Karnataka are gearing up for Christmas with a mix of celebrations and short breaks. While the joy of Christmas is felt state-wide, the holiday schedule remains focused, with no extended winter vacation announced for December. Official School Closures for Christmas Schools in Karnataka will observe mandatory holidays on: […]
In an exciting development for India’s space ecosystem, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially released the RESPOND Basket 2025. Announced during the ISRO–Academia Day event at ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru, this initiative invites research proposals from academic institutions across the country to tackle mission-critical challenges in space technology. The event was inaugurated by […]
Aspiring teachers in Karnataka have received a key update in their journey toward eligibility certification. The Department of School Education, Karnataka, has already released the hall tickets (admit cards) for the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025. The exam was successfully conducted on December 7, 2025, in two shifts across various centers in the state. […]
In a bold move to revitalize government schooling in Karnataka, the state government has announced plans to establish 700 Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) Magnet Schools over the next two years. This includes upgrading 500 schools in 2025-26 and 2026-27 with funding from the state budget and an Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan, alongside 200 more […]
In recent years, Karnataka has witnessed a significant shift in school enrolments, with government institutions bearing the brunt of declining numbers. For the 2025-26 academic year, private schools recorded 1.68 lakh more Class 1 enrolments than government schools—a stark indicator of changing parental preferences. Over the past 15 years, overall enrolments in government schools have […]
In an exciting development for engineering education in India, Epsilon India has announced a collaboration with RV College of Engineering (RVCE) in Bengaluru. This partnership aims to provide final-year engineering students with invaluable mentorship on real-world business challenges, significantly enhancing their practical skills and exposure to the industry. A Step Toward Practical Learning The initiative, […]
