Karnataka Government Challenges High Court Ruling on SSLC Grading System
SSLC grading row: K'taka govt files review petition in HC
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The Karnataka government has filed a review petition in the High Court against a ruling requiring the valuation of the SSLC examination to follow existing rules, which mandates awarding marks instead of grades for third language papers. This move comes after a new grading system was announced for the 2025-26 academic year.
- 01Karnataka government is contesting a High Court ruling on SSLC examination grading.
- 02The court directed that marks be awarded for third language papers instead of grades.
- 03The decision to change to a grading system was announced before the third language exam.
- 04SSLC results are expected to be announced on April 24, with a possible slight delay.
- 05The grading change aims to alleviate difficulties faced by students in learning Hindi.
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The Karnataka government has filed a review petition in the High Court challenging a recent directive that mandates the valuation of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination according to existing rules. This ruling requires awarding marks for third language papers, countering the government's earlier announcement to implement a grading system for the 2025-26 academic year. State Minister Madhu Bangarappa explained that the grading system, intended to reduce the burden on students struggling with Hindi, was introduced to replace the marks system, which previously included 100 marks for the third language, reducing the total from 625 to 525 marks. The High Court's decision came in response to a petition from students who took the SSLC exam from March 18 to April 2. Bangarappa assured that the results, tentatively set for April 24, may experience a slight delay but will not be significantly impacted. He emphasized that there is no need for students to worry, as the government will make appropriate decisions based on the court's guidance.
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The decision on the SSLC grading system will directly affect students' results and their academic performance, particularly in the third language subject.
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