Now, II PU students can see how their papers are evaluated

March 28, 2017

Bengaluru, Mar 28: The second Pre-University students, who completed their exams on Monday, can log on to the website of the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) to see how their papers will be evaluated and raise objections if any.

This is the first time that such an initiative is being launched.

DPUE director C. Shikha said the scheme of evaluation of all 34 subjects would be put up on the website. “A student can register by entering their roll number and the OTP (one-time pin) they receive on their mobile phone. They will have to file their objections, if any, in 100 words,” she said.

Students have three days (March 28 to March 30) to file objections, which will then be given to subject experts for consideration.

To bring uniformity

Ms. Shikha said the aim of this exercise was to bring uniformity in evaluation. Last year, evaluators unanimously took a decision to award grace marks for the mathematics paper.

Meanwhile, the II PU examination saw very few malpractice cases compared to previous years. This examination season saw 38 malpractice cases, around half of what was witnessed last year.

This year, the department took up various measures, including installation of CCTV cameras in examination centres, and introduced several examination reforms under the Karnataka Secure Examination System after two paper leakages last year.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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