The state government has issued penalty notices to 208 MBBS graduates who failed to comply with the mandatory rural service requirement after completing their medical education. Each notice demands a fine of ₹15 lakh, signalling a stricter enforcement of service-linked education policies aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in underserved regions. Strict Action Against Non-Compliance According […]
Directive Issued to Maintain Standard Academic Calendar The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has instructed all its affiliated schools in Karnataka, including those in Bengaluru, not to commence Classes 10 and 12 before April 1. The move reinforces the nationally prescribed academic calendar that runs from April to March. According to CBSE officials, the […]
Protest Draws Large Participation Hundreds of government job aspirants, including candidates preparing for the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) and other competitive examinations, staged a major protest in Dharwad on February 24 and 25, 2026. The agitation witnessed participation from college students, unemployed youth, and candidates enrolled in coaching centres across North Karnataka. Led by Student […]
BENGALURU: Ten government schools from across Karnataka were honoured for their outstanding commitment to environmental protection and sustainability under the Mission Prakriti initiative at a special ceremony held in Bengaluru. The awards recognised schools that actively involved students in conservation efforts and eco-friendly practices. The programme, titled “Mission Prakriti: From Classrooms to Conservation – Leading […]
India achieved a major milestone in ethical technology advocacy by securing a Guinness World Record for the highest number of participants taking a Responsible AI Pledge during the India AI Impact Summit. The record highlights India’s growing commitment to promoting trustworthy, inclusive, and human-centric artificial intelligence. Unprecedented Public Participation More than 2.5 lakh participants from […]
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy plans to introduce centrally prepared common question papers for students of Classes 6 to 9 studying in state-syllabus government schools across Karnataka. The initiative seeks to bring uniformity and consistency in student assessments statewide. KSEAB to Prepare Question Papers Centrally The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment […]
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi has become a key platform for defining India’s education and technology roadmap. Global leaders, policymakers, and education experts are driving discussions on how to embed artificial intelligence into learning systems and prepare students and teachers for a fast-changing digital economy. Global Focus on AI-Driven Learning and […]
BENGALURU: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the examination timetable for the SSLC (Class 10) and II Pre-University Course (Class 12) board examinations for the academic year 2025–26. The announcement brings clarity for lakhs of students preparing for the crucial state-level examinations. II PU Board Exams to Begin in Late […]
Bengaluru, February 18, 2026 — Schools across Karnataka actively prepare students for the upcoming SSLC (Class 10) and II PU (Class 12) board examinations. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) and the Department of School Education and Literacy report that over 16 lakh students currently gear up for these important exams. During a […]
Facial recognition system to be introduced across government and aided institutions Education Department Issues Official Order The Karnataka Department of School Education has ordered mandatory e-attendance for students starting from the 2026–27 academic year. The directive covers government and aided primary schools, high schools, and pre-university colleges across Karnataka. Under the new policy, institutions will […]