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 […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released admit cards for Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026, aligning with expectations for release in late January ahead of the February 17 start date. Key Exam Details Exams for both classes run from February 17 to April 10 in a single stretch, with Class 10 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]