Good news for engineering Students: Change in the evaluation system by Karnataka:Karnataka has given the green signal to a major change that is set to arrive with the 2025-26 academic year. The state government has lowered the minimum pass percentage for both SSLC and II PU (Pre-University) exams from 35 to 33 per cent. The rules also permit students to use internal assessments and external exam results to achieve the passing criteria.
According to the new regulations, SSLC students have to score 206 of 625 marks (both internal and external) from this academic year. However, the stipulation remains that a student must get 30% at least in each subject. According to the existing pattern, the first language paper is of 125 marks and there would be no change in marking under the new marking scheme for this paper as of now.
For II PU a candidate must score minimum 33% marks in the aggregate of all the subjects. The rule also states that in each subject (written exams, internal assessment and practicals) students cannot score less than 30%.
This reform by Karnataka’s government had strong public support of the responses sought, 701 supported it and only eight opposed keeping the 35% target. The education minister used this wide support to justify change.
Supporters of the move say it is to make things competitive for students in Karnataka, with several national and state boards having a 33% passing mark already. It also could alleviate a load of stress on students and decrease drop-out rates.
But critics say reducing the pass mark could affect academic standards. Some educators around the state say lowering that target could dilute foundation learning, particularly for students enrolling in college-level courses.
The government says the new rule will thus be applicable to regular, repeat and private students in both SSLC, and II PU exams. It’s a grand set of policy changes, and anyone involved in schools from teachers to parents to academic observers are likely watching this space.
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