As we begin 2026, exciting developments are unfolding in Karnataka’s higher education sector. After a ban lasting over three decades, the state government is actively considering the revival of student union elections in colleges and universities. This potential change could breathe new life into campus democracy and help groom the next generation of leaders. A […]
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 […]
As we step into the final days of 2025, universities and colleges across Karnataka find themselves firmly in the midst of the 2025-26 academic year. With the festive season behind us and the new year approaching, this is a period of sustained focus on ongoing semesters, lectures, assignments, and preparations for upcoming examinations. Unlike the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 a significant development for Karnataka’s private education sector, the state government has announced the formation of a House committee to examine and possibly relax the stringent renewal and recognition norms imposed on private educational institutions, including schools and colleges. The move comes in response to repeated concerns voiced by legislators during recent sessions of […]
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 […]