Karnataka Releases Provisional Timetables for SSLC and II PUC Exams 2026

Karnataka Releases Provisional Timetables for SSLC and II PUC Exams 2026

Bengaluru, September 23, 2025 – The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the provisional timetables for the 2026 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Second Pre-University Course (II PUC) examinations. This move helps over a million students across Karnataka plan their studies. The board has posted the schedules on its official website […]

SSLC Mid-Term Exams Conclude Today: Students Heave a Sigh of Relief Across the State

SSLC Mid-Term Exams Conclude Today: Students Heave a Sigh of Relief Across the State

September 18, 2025 Overview of the SSLC Mid-Term Examinations The mid-term examinations for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) students concluded today across various districts in the state. The exams, which commenced on September 5, 2025, have tested the knowledge and resilience of over 500,000 students in government and private schools alike. Examination Scope and Logistics […]

Upcoming Holiday Alert: 3-Day Closure for Schools and Colleges Across Karnataka Starting August 25

Upcoming Holiday Alert: 3-Day Closure for Schools and Colleges Across Karnataka Starting August 25

Karnataka, India – In an announcement today, the Karnataka government has declared a three-day closure for all schools and colleges, beginning Monday, August 25. This decision comes in light of the upcoming holiday, which is expected to provide students and faculty with a much-needed break. The closure will affect all levels of education, from primary […]

Karnataka SSLC Exam 3 Results 2025 Released: Check Your Scores Now

Karnataka SSLC Exam 3 Results 2025 Released: Check Your Scores Now

Bengaluru, July 23, 2025 – The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially announced the results for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam 3 for the academic year 2025. Students who appeared for the exam, conducted from July 5 to July 12, 2025, can now access their scorecards on the official websites: […]

CBSE Approves Open-Book Exams for Class 9: A Shift from Rote Learning to Critical Thinking

CBSE Approves Open-Book Exams for Class 9: A Shift from Rote Learning to Critical Thinking

New Delhi, August 19, 2025 – In a significant move aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the introduction of open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting from the 2026-27 academic year. 19 This decision, cleared by the board’s Governing Body in June 2025, […]

Karnataka Government Cancels Board Exams for Classes 5, 8, and 9 Following Supreme Court Directive

Karnataka Government Cancels Board Exams for Classes 5, 8, and 9 Following Supreme Court Directive

Bengaluru, October 18, 2024 – In a significant development for the education sector in Karnataka, the state government has officially withdrawn its notification to conduct board examinations for students in Classes 5, 8, and 9 for the 2024-25 academic year. This decision, announced by School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa, aligns with a directive […]

Karnataka Government Lowers SSLC Pass Percentage to 33%

Karnataka Government Lowers SSLC Pass Percentage to 33%

Bengaluru, July 25, 2025 – The Karnataka government has announced a significant change to the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination passing criteria, reducing the minimum pass percentage from 35% to 33%. This decision, formalized through a gazette notification issued on July 24, 2025, aims to align the state’s evaluation system with national standards and […]

Education Department Launches “Shalege Baa” to Boost School Attendance and SSLC Performance

Education Department Launches “Shalege Baa” to Boost School Attendance and SSLC Performance

Bengaluru, July 11, 2025 — The Karnataka Education Department has rolled out an ambitious initiative called “Shalege Baa” (Come to School), aimed at improving student attendance and enhancing academic outcomes for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations. This dual-pronged program seeks to address chronic absenteeism in government and aided schools while implementing a strategic […]

Expansion of English Medium Schools in Karnataka: A Step Toward Educational Reform

Expansion of English Medium Schools in Karnataka: A Step Toward Educational Reform

Bengaluru, June 30, 2025 – The Karnataka government has been actively working to expand English-medium education in response to growing demand from parents and students, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. This initiative aligns with broader educational reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to enhance access to quality education and improve employability […]