Bengaluru, Karnataka – The Karnataka High Court has ruled that students taking the SSLC examination this year will receive marks, not grades, for their third language subject. This decision overturns the state government's proposal to switch to a grading system for the third language, a move that had generated considerable debate and confusion among students, parents, and educators
Justice E.S. Indiresh, on April 21, disposed of a review petition filed by the State Government, asserting that any change in the examination rules, such as implementing a grading system, can only be considered from the next academic year onwards, in accordance with legal principles The court reiterated the "rules of the game midway" principle, emphasizing that evaluation procedures cannot be altered after an examination notification has been issued
The controversy began when School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced a shift to a grading system for the third language, with the aim of reducing academic burden on students. This would have effectively reduced the total marks for the SSLC examination from 625 to 525, tconews.in. However, this announcement, made while exams were underway, led to significant uncertainty and concern among students, teachers, and parents
Three students from Chikkamagaluru and Udupi districts filed a petition against the government's proposal. Even Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had urged the state government to re-examine its decision, citing concerns about the academic importance of the subject and potential negative implications for students' motivation
Following the High Court's directive, Minister Bangarappa stated that a decision would be made after consulting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and seeking legal advice, emphasizing the need to avoid delaying the SSLC exam results This ruling ensures that for the current academic year, the established system of awarding marks for the third language will remain in place.
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