Tag: Karnataka School Education

Education interventions by AJAX Charitable Trust lead to improved student enrollment and retention rates in Karnataka schools BENGALURU: AJAX Charitable Trust, in collaboration with the Karnataka School Education Department and under the Shala Dattu Yojana initiative, is set to launch a skill training centre in Bashetihalli, Doddaballapura.The centre will focus on offering industry-relevant programmes designed to meet local employment demands. It aims to train youth in specialized skills and industries, including construction technology, digital literacy, and others, providing opportunities for long-term employment and economic growth.A press release from the Trust noted that the government schools they have supported have seen ... Read more

Karnataka Withdraws Grace Marks for Class 10 Exams: A Shift Towards Academic Integrity In a significant policy shift, the Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department has decided to withdraw grace marks for Class 10 (SSLC) exams, effective from the 2024-25 academic year. Initially introduced during the Covid pandemic, the grace marks policy granted students an additional 10% to address learning gaps caused by the disruption of traditional education.An additional 10% was later introduced to compensate for reforms aimed at curbing examination malpractices. However, following criticism from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and a dismal pass percentage in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate ... Read more