Year of Upheavals and Disparities

Karnataka's education system has undergone significant changes this year, with new policies aimed at addressing the rigidity in the system to make it more flexible and student-friendly.

- Dr Niranjanaradhya VP

However, some of these reforms have sparked public debate, as the state grapples with their real education implications. From revamping examination formats to reverting UG programme duration and revising school textbooks, the state's attempts at reform have led to questions about their effectiveness and consequences on the educational ecosystem.

The introduction of thrice-yearly board examinations for Class 10 and 2nd PU stands out as a bold move to enable students to continue education without any hurdle or loss of an academic year. It also intends to reduce academic pressure. By allowing students to pick their best scores across three attempts, the policy aims to cater to varied learning paces and test-taking abilities.