Karnataka SSLC students will receive marks, not grades, for their third language this year. The Karnataka High Court ruled on [Insert Date of Ruling] that the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) must award numerical scores for the third language. This decision reverses a previous government order. The ruling impacts nearly nine lakh students who appeared for the SSLC examinations.
Court Reverses Grading Policy
The court overturned the government's plan to switch to a grade-based system for the third language. Stakeholders raised concerns that a grading system would disadvantage students in competitive admissions. Numerical marks allow for finer distinctions in merit rankings. The third language will now contribute to the total aggregate score.
Impact on SSLC Results
This ruling affects the upcoming SSLC Result 2026. Previously, confusion existed about the total marks calculation. Options included 625 marks or a reduced 525. The High Court’s intervention confirms the traditional 625-mark system will likely continue for this academic year. This provides a clearer performance measure across all six subjects.
System Adjustments
Education experts support the court's decision. They noted that a sudden shift to grading could create discrepancies on marks cards. The KSEAB will now update its result processing software. This update is necessary to display numerical values for the third language. The changes must be in place before the official result declaration.
Key Details of Ruling
- Subject: Third Language in SSLC exams
- Change: Marks instead of grades
- Authority: Karnataka High Court
- Board Affected: KSEAB
- Student Count: Approximately 9 lakh
- Impact: Total aggregate score calculation
