30 per cent reduction in PU syllabus due to pandemic

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November 23, 2020

Bengaluru, Nov 23: The Pre-University Education Department has decided to reduce the syllabus by 30 per cent for the academic year due to delay in reopening of the Colleges following Covid-19.

The Department, in an order, has instructed that 30 per cent of syllabus of PU course be reduced for the academic year.

In the meantime, the public instruction department has constituted a panel of experts to further discuss reduction on the syllabus of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) students. Officials said that the discussions are to determine a scientific reduction of the syllabus based on the remaining number of academic days. For the academic year 2020-21 only the months of December,. January, February and March remain.

No decision on school reopening has been taken yet.

The department of public instruction has been instructed to prepare a draft report by various subjects experts in the Department of Education Research and Training ( DSERT) on syllabus reduction based on the number of academic days available, official sources added.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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