Statewide Bandh on February 12 May Disrupt School and College Schedules Across Karnataka

Statewide Bandh on February 12 May Disrupt School and College Schedules Across Karnataka

A statewide bandh (protest strike) scheduled in Karnataka on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, is expected to affect normal life in several parts of the state, including the functioning of schools and colleges. Major cities such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, and surrounding districts may witness transport disruptions and partial closures as protest activities intensify. Education […]

CBSE Launches Skill Education Training Workshops for Middle School Teachers

CBSE Launches Skill Education Training Workshops for Middle School Teachers

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a nationwide series of Skill Education training workshops for teachers handling Classes VI to VIII, beginning 4 February 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen vocational and practical learning in middle schools and marks a major step toward the implementation of competency-based education across CBSE-affiliated institutions. Nationwide […]

CBSE Board Exam Admit Card 2026 Released

CBSE Board Exam Admit Card 2026 Released

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the admit cards for Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026 on February 3, 2026. Regular students should collect signed copies from their schools, while private candidates can download directly online.​ Release Details CBSE board exams for Class 10 run from February 17 to March […]

CBSE Circulars Spotlight: Skill Education and Science Exhibition for 2025-26

CBSE Circulars Spotlight: Skill Education and Science Exhibition for 2025-26

CBSE Academic Unit’s latest circulars for 2025-26 emphasize skill education rollout in Classes VI-VIII and the CBSE National Science Exhibition results, now featured in school January assemblies. These updates align with NEP 2020, promoting practical learning and innovation nationwide.Skill Education RolloutCirculars like Notification 14 (Jan 24) and 13 (Jan 20) mandate skill subjects via Composite […]

Karnataka Government Reviews Supreme Court Order on RTE Quota

Karnataka Government Reviews Supreme Court Order on RTE Quota

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is studying a recent Supreme Court order on the 25 per cent RTE quota. The directive applies to private unaided, non-minority schools. It mandates admission of students from economically weaker sections (EWS). Supreme Court Directive The Supreme Court has asked states to strictly enforce the Right to Education Act, 2009. It […]

Karnataka’s Semester Shift and Mobile Phone Bans Set the Policy Baseline for CBSE Schools in the State

Karnataka’s Semester Shift and Mobile Phone Bans Set the Policy Baseline for CBSE Schools in the State

Karnataka’s school education framework currently rests on two prominent structural pillars: an evolving semester-based academic scheme in primary and secondary classes, and a continuing policy climate that discourages or bans mobile phone use in school and junior college campuses, which together form a standing regulatory backdrop even for CBSE‑affiliated institutions operating in the state. Semester […]

Karnataka’s State Education Policy 2025: A Bold Rejection of NEP 2020, But Implementation Still Awaits

Karnataka’s State Education Policy 2025: A Bold Rejection of NEP 2020, But Implementation Still Awaits

December 30, 2025 In a landmark move that underscores growing state autonomy in India’s education landscape, Karnataka adopted its own State Education Policy (SEP) in 2025, explicitly rejecting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The comprehensive 2,197-page report, drafted by a commission chaired by renowned economist and former UGC Chairman Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, was submitted […]

Karnataka’s State Education Policy 2025: A Bold Step Towards Localized Education, But Implementation Lags

Karnataka’s State Education Policy 2025: A Bold Step Towards Localized Education, But Implementation Lags

December 29, 2025 In a significant move reflecting growing assertions of state autonomy in education, Karnataka officially adopted its own State Education Policy (SEP) 2025 this year, explicitly rejecting the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This decision, rooted in the Congress party’s 2023 election manifesto, marks Karnataka as one of the leading states—alongside Tamil […]

Reviving Public Education: Karnataka’s Bold Plan for 700 KPS Magnet Schools

Reviving Public Education: Karnataka’s Bold Plan for 700 KPS Magnet Schools

In recent years, government schools across India, particularly in Karnataka, have faced a significant challenge: declining enrolments. Parents increasingly opt for private institutions, citing better facilities, English-medium instruction, and perceived higher quality. In Karnataka alone, enrolment in government schools has dropped notably over the past decade, prompting the state government to take decisive action. To […]