Karnataka High Court Upholds Valuation Rules for SSLC Exams

In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed the state government's review petition regarding the valuation of SSLC examinations, reinforcing that existing rules must be followed. This came in response to a change proposal made post-exam that advocated for grading rather than marking third-language subjects individually.

Justice E.S. Indiresh's bench highlighted that the new evaluation method was communicated without formal notifications. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty argued that grading aims to alleviate pressure on students, specifically on subjects like Hindi, which had high failure rates. He further acknowledged that an amendment to implement this grading system is in progress.

The court's determination arose from a petition by students affected by the change announcement made prior to the third-language exam. With 83% of students passing despite the controversial grading shift, the court emphasized the necessity for clarity and adherence to notified procedures, ensuring fair assessment for all students.

(With inputs from agencies.)