Bengaluru, October 20, 2025 – In a proactive step toward combating vision impairments among the youth, the Department of Medical Education in Karnataka, partnering with the Nayonika Charitable Trust, unveiled the innovative “Nayonika” mobile app on World Sight Day, October 15. The launch, held at a vibrant ceremony in Bengaluru, underscores the state’s commitment to […]
Bengaluru, October 18, 2025 – In a ground-breaking move to modernize administrative processes and curb inefficiencies, the Karnataka government has officially rolled out an AI-powered facial recognition system for marking staff attendance across government and aided schools, as well as pre-university (PU) colleges. The initiative, launched today, aims to enhance transparency, eliminate proxy attendance, and […]
Bengaluru, October 17, 2025 – In a landmark decision set to reshape secondary and higher secondary education in Karnataka, the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced a reduction in the minimum passing marks for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC, Class 10) and the Second Pre-University Course (II PUC, Class 12) examinations. Starting […]
Bengaluru, October 16, 2025 – In a proactive move to combat the alarming rise in teenage pregnancies, the Karnataka government has mandated comprehensive awareness programs on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act across government schools and colleges. The initiative, set to roll out in the coming weeks, aims to educate students, teachers, […]
Bengaluru, October 16, 2025 In a landmark move to revolutionize public education, the Karnataka government has announced the upgrade of 800 existing government schools into Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), aiming to bridge the gap between rural and urban learning opportunities. The initiative, revealed by School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa during a press conference […]
Bengaluru, October 15, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance student performance and harmonize with national education benchmarks, the Karnataka government has announced a revision in the passing criteria for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Pre-University Course (PUC) examinations. Effective from the 2025-26 academic year, the overall passing threshold has been lowered from […]
Bengaluru, October 15, 2025 – Schools across Karnataka will remain shut until October 18, 2025, as part of a statewide administrative break, according to an official announcement from the Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy. This closure, affecting both government and private schools, has been attributed to a combination of administrative reasons and local […]
Bengaluru, October 6, 2025 – In a bid to foster academic excellence and global exposure among underprivileged students, the Karnataka government has launched an innovative program sending four top performers from the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams to the United Kingdom. This seven-day inspirational tour, organized by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), […]
Bangalore, September 29, 2025: Demonstrating remarkable focus and strategic skill, Adam Hazarika, a Grade 2F student from Greenwood High International School, was declared the Champion in the U7 Boys category at the 57th BRDCA Open and Age Category Chess Tournament 2025, held in Bangalore. Adam secured the 1st position with 6 wins out of 7 […]
Bengaluru, September 27, 2025 – As the vibrant celebrations of Dasara unfold across Karnataka, a massive statewide Socio-Educational Survey has sparked controversy by overlapping with the festive holidays. Launched on September 22, the initiative aims to gather critical data on social, economic, and educational disparities among communities, but government employees, teachers, and frontline workers are […]