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: […]
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 […]