Policy Update The Karnataka government has granted a 60-day relaxation in the minimum age requirement for Class 1 admissions for the 2026–27 academic year. Children who are at least 5 years and 10 months old as of June 1 are now eligible for admission, compared to the earlier requirement of 6 years. Applicability Across Boards […]
Major Shift in Evaluation Pattern In a key reform aimed at reducing academic pressure, the Karnataka government has decided to remove marks for the third language in SSLC (Class 10) examinations and replace them with a grading system ranging from A to D. The change has been implemented by the state’s School Education Department as […]
Change Announced Following Holiday Adjustment The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has revised the SSLC (Class 10) examination timetable for 2026, moving the third language exam to March 31. The decision was taken after a change in the state holiday schedule, which affected the previously planned exam date. Officials stated that the revision […]
Background of the Controversy A fresh controversy has emerged in Karnataka’s school education sector following the state government’s decision to implement a “first-come, first-served” policy for textbook distribution. The move, intended to streamline logistics and ensure timely supply, has instead triggered widespread concern among private school managements and educators. Private Schools Raise Concerns Private schools […]
Massive Participation Across the State The Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations are set to commence on March 18, 2026, with more than 9 lakh students appearing across Karnataka. Among them, over 1.5 lakh candidates are from Bengaluru, making it one of the largest examination exercises in the state. The exams will be conducted […]
Students Lead Social Initiative for Education Students from Jagdish Sheth School of Management and IFIM College organized a large-scale charity marathon titled “Kanyathon” in Electronics City to support the education of girls from government schools. The event showcased how student communities are actively contributing to social causes and educational empowerment. Massive Participation from the Community […]
The Government of Karnataka has announced a series of initiatives to strengthen the school education system in the 2026–27 state budget. The reforms aim to improve infrastructure, learning outcomes, and accessibility in government schools across the state. ₹3,900 Crore Allocation for Karnataka Public Schools A major highlight of the budget is the allocation of ₹3,900 […]
The Karnataka SSLC (Class 10) board hall tickets for the 2026 examinations have been officially released. Students appearing for the examinations can now access their admit cards through their respective schools. The exams are scheduled to be conducted from 18 March to 2 April 2026 across the state. Exams to Begin from March 18 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 […]
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 […]