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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Namoshi urges State govt. to release pending remuneration for PU exam evaluators
BJP MLC Shashil G. Namoshi has strongly criticised the delay in disbursing remuneration and allowances to evaluators who assessed answer scripts of the II PU examination even after four months of the completion of valuation work. In a statement issued here on Sunday, Mr. Namoshi said that many guest lecturers who are not on government payrolls travelled at their own expense to participate in the evaluation process. 'They spent anywhere between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 from their pockets on travel and accommodation, despite already facing financial hardship. Yet, they fulfilled their academic responsibilities. The State government's apathy towards them is highly disappointing,' he said. He pointed out that the State government has released ₹78 crore to the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) as early as May for the purpose of paying evaluators. 'Despite this, evaluators of the first, second and third exams have not received their remuneration,' he said. The Karnataka Pre-University College Lecturers Association earlier called for a boycott of the third examination answer script evaluation in protest against the non-payment of dues for evaluating the first and second exam papers. The boycott was withdrawn after KSEAB officials promised them that payments will be processed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) within four weeks. 'Trusting the board's commitment, lecturers resumed the valuation process for the third exam. But those assurances have not been honoured and the evaluators continue to remain unpaid. This is not the first time; similar delays occurred in both 2023 and 2024,' Mr. Namoshi said. He questioned the board's repeated failure to make timely payments. 'What is the purpose behind this consistent negligence?' he asked. Mr. Namoshi demanded immediate release of the pending remuneration, highlighting the financial burden borne by evaluators who travelled from different parts of the State to Bengaluru, spending from their own pockets for food, accommodation and transportation.
India Today
4 days ago
- General
- India Today
Karnataka cuts Class 10 pass marks from 35% to 33%, rule applies from 2025–26
Big news for Class 10 students in Karnataka! The Karnataka School Examination and Evaluation Board (KSEAB) has lowered the SSLC passing marks from 35% to 33%, aiming to ease pressure on students and promote better pass per the new rule, students now need to score at least 206 marks out of 625 (including internal and external assessments) to pass. But there's a catch – they must also score at least 30% in each subject's written exam, which comes to 24 out of 80 change, part of the draft Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (Amendment) 2025 regulations, was published in the state gazette on July 25, 2025. The rule is likely to be finalised after a 15-day objection window during which parents, teachers and the public can give CHANGING IN SSLC PASSING RULES?Passing marks reduced from 35% to 33%Students need at least 206 out of 625 marks to passMust get minimum 30% in each subject's written examChange applies from the 2025–26 academic yearThe move follows KSEAB's broader recommendation to align with CBSE standards. However, the government rejected the suggestion to reduce total marks for the first language subject from 125 to 100, so the total still stands at management bodies welcomed the new rules but called for clarity on subject-wise passing to officials, this change will help more students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds pass the SSLC exam, while still maintaining basic quality standards.- Ends
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
SSLC, PUC pass mark reduced to 33 per cent: Feedback sought from public
Bengaluru: In a major move towards aligning Karnataka's school examination standards with the CBSE model, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has issued an official notification lowering the pass percentage for SSLC and PUC exams to 33 per cent aggregate marks. Until now, students needed a minimum of 35 per cent marks in each subject to be declared pass. As per the new rule, candidates will now be considered pass if they secure a minimum of 33 per cent overall, including internal assessments and written exams, and at least 30 per cent marks in each subject. In the case of the SSLC (Class 10) examination, out of a total of 625 marks, a student will now be declared pass if they score at least 206 marks overall, provided they have secured the subject-wise minimum as well. The revised rule aligns with CBSE standards, where only an aggregate of 33 per cent is required. The government has issued a draft notification under the powers vested by the Karnataka School Examination and Evaluation Board Act, 1966 (Sections 26 and 27), to amend the rules accordingly. Public objections and suggestions regarding this change are now being invited for a period of 15 days from the date of official publication. Similarly, the Karnataka government has also notified proposed amendments to the PUC II (Class 12) examination rules, under the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, to take effect from the academic year 2025–26. According to the draft notification, a candidate will be declared pass in the PUC examination if they secure a minimum of 30 per cent in each subject (including internal or practical assessments) and 33 per cent aggregate marks across all subjects. The government has made it clear that any feedback, suggestions, or objections raised during the 15-day window will be duly considered by the board before finalizing the rule. This development is seen as a step toward standardising academic benchmarks, reducing failure rates, and relieving pressure on students, while also triggering a debate about academic rigor and learning outcomes.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka reduces SSLC passing criteria: 30% per subject, 33% overall average
The Karnataka government Thursday proposed a significant relaxation in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination passing criteria, reducing the overall passing criteria from 35% to 33%. A draft notification issued by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) recommends lowering the minimum subject-wise passing mark from 35% to 30% and introducing an overall pass requirement of 33% average marks combining internal and external assessments. The proposed change states that candidates shall be declared pass if they secure an average of 33% marks when internal assessments and external examinations are combined; score at least 206 out of 625 total marks, and obtain a minimum of 30% marks in each subject. Currently, SSLC students are required to score a minimum of 35% marks in each subject to be declared a pass, regardless of their overall aggregate score. There is no formal provision to pass based on an overall average. The newly proposed system introduces flexibility by allowing students to compensate for relatively weak performance in one subject with better scores in others, provided they clear the minimum 30% threshold in each. D Shashi Kumar, general secretary, KAMS (Karnataka Association Managements of English Medium Schools), said, 'This is a welcome move. Such reforms in SSLC examination evaluation will help nearly one crore students across the state. At the same time, the government should also consider reducing the evaluation marks for first language in SSLC down to 100 from 125, to ensure parity with other boards.' The move also comes in the wake of declining pass percentage in SSLC exams owing to web-casting system, which aims to curb malpractice. The overall SSLC pass percentage was recorded at 83% in AY 2022-23. However, with the introducing of web casting system in 2023-24, the pass percentage in SSLC (exam 1) plummeted to 54% and was later enhanced with grace marks to 74%. However, the board and education minister Madhu Bangarappa faced heat from chief minister Siddaramaiah for awarding grace marks to enhance the pass percentage. Meanwhile, in AY 2024-25 the pass percentage in SSLC (exam 1) improved to 66%, with the web casting system.
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka proposes 206 out of 625 as 'pass' marks in Class 10 exam
Earlier this month, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) gave a proposal to the government to revise the SSLC examination pattern to bring it on par with the CBSE.
