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Time of India
18 minutes ago
- General
- Time of India
Schools in DK expect a rise admissions to Class 1
Mangaluru: Schools in the district expect an increase in admissions to Class 1 this academic year due to the relaxation of the minimum age limit — from six years to 5 years and 5 months. According to officials, this will be the last academic year for such an exemption to be granted. The state has announced that it will adhere to the Right to Education (RTE) and National Education Policy (NEP), which will allow only those who have completed age six as of June 1 from next year. Govinda Madivala, DDPI, Dakshina Kannada, is hopeful that they expect to see an increase of an additional 500 to 600 admissions to Class 1. "These additional admissions we expect are more than targeted for the current academic year. Last year, 30,860 students joined Class 1 in DK district," said Madivala, adding that higher primary schools also see an additional 2,000 students' admissions every year, especially from class 5 or 6, as students from other districts join here. "We will be able to get a complete picture only after July, as the admissions process is open till then," he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Berlin: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo "Admissions are going on at full swing in govt schools. It was initially affected by recent heavy rain, which stopped many students from other districts, particularly from north Karnataka, from getting admissions. The numbers are likely to go up after their return," said a school head. A block education officer (BEO) confirmed the same and added: "With this relaxation, children who went to anganwadis or whose names are not registered in the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS) and are 5 years and 5 months old are now eligible. Those who attend kindergarten (LKG/UKG), registered in SATS, and not completed UKG are not eligible even if they are 5 years and 5 months old." The BEO further explained that the SATS database contains comprehensive information, and this new flexibility in admission criteria will particularly advantage students entering govt schools, as they typically do not attend kindergarten programmes.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Teachers pool funds for re-evaluation, help more students pass SSLC exam
Mangaluru: Teachers from several govt schools in Dakshina Kannada pooled funds to support the re-evaluation and retotalling of answer scripts for students who failed the SSLC exam. Their efforts paid off, with many students clearing the exam and a rise in the number of govt high schools recording 100% results. After revaluation and retotalling, Dakshina Kannada's SSLC pass percentage rose from 91.1% to 91.6%. The number of students who passed increased from 25,326 to 25,470, indicating that 144 students who were initially marked as 'failed' or 'incomplete' cleared the exam. Govinda Madivala, DDPI, Dakshina Kannada, said following the SSLC annual exam results, govt high school teachers in Dakshina Kannada voluntarily pooled funds to help students who narrowly missed passing marks to apply for reevaluation. "The cost per subject is Rs 810 for reevaluation and Rs 400 for paper viewing, which totals Rs 1,210, which many govt school students could not afford. Moved by their plight, teachers took the initiative to fund the process themselves. As a result, several students who were earlier declared failed cleared the exam, helping some schools achieve 100% pass results," he said. As per available data, Belthangady, Mangaluru North, and Puttur BEO limits each recorded 34 schools with 100% results. Among aided schools, the number of institutions with full results rose from 10 to 13, while unaided schools increased from 90 to 97. A high school teacher noted that if the revaluation process were free or more affordable, many govt school students would have opted for it.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
1,302 classrooms in urgent need of repair before monsoon in DK
Mangaluru: As the monsoon season in the coastal district is just two weeks away, many govt school classrooms across the Dakshina Kannada district urgently need repair. A total of 1,302 classrooms were identified, which require immediate attention, and this raises concerns about student safety and the smooth functioning of classes during the monsoon. According to available data, 312 of these classrooms sustained damage during the 2023-24 academic year. A new list submitted recently to the govt identifies an additional 990 dilapidated classrooms requiring immediate attention. The estimated cost for carrying out the necessary repair work is approximately Rs 15.3 crore. The heavy and longer monsoon season, as well as cyclones, has resulted in damage to govt school infrastructure every academic year. Damaged school infrastructure, especially leaky roofs and cracked walls, poses a direct threat to the safety of students and teachers. Luckily, the district did not report any untoward incidents in the last academic year. Govinda Madivala, DDPI of Dakshina Kannada, sharing the details, said that they submitted a list of 312 schools which need repair, and the estimated cost of repair was Rs 6.5 crore. "We have recently received the funds for repair, and it will begin in a few days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo However, details of 990 damaged classrooms were submitted a few weeks ago, and it requires about Rs 15.3 crore, and funds are yet to be released," he said. The major damage in schools is related to school roofs, walls, and others. There are schools which reported damage to the compound and retaining walls. However, no funds will be released for the same. Some schools reported damage to midday meal rooms. Madivala added that among the 990 schoolrooms, the highest number is situated in Puttur BEO limits with 210 damaged, followed by Belthangady BEO (209), Bantwal (208), Sullia (185), Mangaluru South (102), Mangaluru North (63), and Moodbidri (13). The school teachers said that the govt must repair those schools which have major damage before the beginning of the monsoon. "If not, this will pose a risk to children and teachers," the teachers said. Zilla panchayat CEO Anandh K was not available for comments.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Online SSLC remedial classes
Mangaluru: The school education and literacy department in Dakshina Kannada (DK), which climbed to the top in SSLC results, is leaving no stone unturned to further enhance its pass percentage. It is considering offering online Tired of too many ads? go ad free now remedial classes for candidates who did not complete their SSLC-1 exam on the first attempt. The SSLC-2 exam for those candidates who did not complete their SSLC and those who passed and wish to further enhance their marks will commence on May 26. It secured an overall pass percentage of 91.1%. Govinda Madivala said that a meeting was held on Tuesday with BEOs, and they decided to hold online classes for those candidates preparing for the SSLC exam-2. A total 8% of candidates are yet to clear the SSLC exam in DK this academic year. During the meeting, officials explored various ways to conduct remedial classes for students who failed to clear the exam. There was a suggestion for regular classes. However, it was opposed since each high school has single-digit candidates who didn't clear the SSLC exam. Keeping in mind safety, convenience, summer holidays and ongoing census work, it would be difficult to hold remedial classes. The second suggestion was to hold online classes by teachers, and it was approved. "The officials found that online classes are ideal, since one can access them by sitting anywhere. We will hold them individually or by bringing all students together," he said. Besides online classes, Madivala shared that Vijayibhava, a question paper bank prepared and circulated months before the SSLC exam, had about 80% of the questions that appeared in the SSLC. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "We will again circulate it among the candidates. It is material that has crisp answers to the questions," he said. There is also a plan to conduct cluster-level mass classes a few days before the examination. "It will be conducted subject-wise since candidates have not been able to clear a few subjects only," he said. The department planned a similar exercise last academic year as well; however, it was a regular offline class, and was met with strong opposition from teachers. The reason was that it was planned during summer holidays.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rural students in Dakshina Kannada catch up with urban peers in SSLC
Mangaluru: The SSLC-1 results announced on Friday reveal that rural students are performing almost on par with their urban counterparts. While rural students secured a 90.7% pass percentage, with 15,543 students out of 17,142 clearing the exam, their urban peers achieved a 91.8% pass rate, with 9,783 out of 10,654 candidates passing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Teachers and academicians attribute this narrowing gap to improved learning platforms, enhanced infrastructure, increased awareness among parents, and the availability of coaching opportunities in rural areas. A decade ago, the gap was significant, with many rural students unable to clear the SSLC exam compared to urban candidates. An official noted that many rural students not only cleared the exam on their first attempt, but also scored top marks, with some securing over 620 marks. Govt high school teacher Shambhu Shankar from Belthangady said that in the past, urban students consistently outperformed their rural counterparts in the SSLC exam. This gap was largely due to better infrastructure, coaching facilities, and greater awareness among urban parents. In contrast, rural schools lacked basic facilities, and many parents were not well educated, or paid little attention to attendance or academic performance. However, the rural education landscape has significantly improved in recent years. Many parents now have at least basic education, and students often have elder siblings or relatives in higher studies, which motivates them to perform better. While coaching facilities are available in select areas, overall infrastructure and the academic environment in government high schools have improved considerably, he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now DDPI Govinda Madivala said rural schools, especially government and aided ones, are gaining strength. In contrast, many urban students come from migrant families and show less academic interest. Meanwhile, rural students benefit from stricter academic monitoring by parents, teachers, and SDMCs. Girls continue to excel in rural and urban areas. 148 schools with 100% results Out of the 521 high schools in DK, 148 have achieved 100% results . Among these, 48 are govt high schools, and 40 are located in rural areas. Some of these govt schools have consistently scored 100% results for consecutive years. Govt high schools have achieved a total of 87.6% results, while aided high schools achieved 89.8% results. In terms of management-wise results, unaided high schools have secured the first position with 94.6%. Children with special needs performed exceptionally well in the exam. Out of the 273 special children who appeared in the exam, a total 251 passed.
