On December 21, 2025, Mysuru witnessed a significant step forward in educational reform with the launch of the Shikshana Nava Chetana Award. Unveiled by Mysuru MP and scion of the Wadiyar royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the award aims to celebrate and encourage innovative, low-cost, and context-driven practices at the school level across Mysuru […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
On December 9, 2025, the city of Mysuru came alive with color, creativity, and boundless energy as nearly 1,000 students from 37 government schools gathered to showcase their extraordinary talents at the annual Pratibha Karanjee Talent Day. Organized with the full support of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka, this vibrant […]
In a move that signals a major shift in how government schools reach out to parents and students, the Karnataka government has made it mandatory for all state-run and aided schools to create official social media accounts. From bustling Bengaluru classrooms to remote villages in North Karnataka, every school now has to maintain active profiles […]
In a student-friendly and inclusive move, the School Education & Literacy Department has officially extended the last date for registration of students appearing for the SSLC Examination-1 (March 2026). This extension comes as a big relief for thousands of government school students, headmasters, and parents who were finding it difficult to complete the registration process […]
In an age where children are digital natives from the moment they hold a tablet, teaching them how to stay safe online is no longer optional; it’s essential. On November 18, 2025, SecurEyes, a leading Indian cybersecurity awareness and training company, partnered with GEAR Innovative International School in Bengaluru to deliver an engaging and eye-opening […]
As the 2025–26 academic year approaches, Karnataka’s education landscape remains firmly anchored to its long-standing language policy. Today, the Department of School Education and Literacy officials confirmed once again that there are no new amendments to the two-language system that has been in place (with minor tweaks) since the Karnataka State Education Policy 2020–21. Here’s […]