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Time of India
29-06-2025
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- Time of India
Residential schools in Karnataka did well in SSLC exams-1
Hubballi: While the overall pass percentage in SSLC exams-1 results was 62.3%, as many as 788 residential schools performed well in SSLC results with an overall score of 91%. The residential schools function under Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). Though all these schools have done well, Belagavi division topped the state with an average of 94.4%. Mysuru division stood second with 92.6%, and Bengaluru third with 90.6% in the overall performance. Kalaburagi division's is the lowest at with 87.9%. P Mainvannan, principal secretary to the govt, social welfare department, had written letters to all schools on their better performance. A source in the department told TOI that residential schools in the Belagavi division have been doing better for years now. "There is the highest demand and competition to get a seat in residential schools in Kittur Karnataka regioin. However, there is less awareness about govt-run residential schools in the Kalyana Karnataka region," the source added. According to the KREIS analysis, Udupi district of Mysuru divisions stood top with 99.4%; Haveri district 4th place with 97.8%, Gadag district 6th with 95.8%, Uttara Kannada district 9th with 95.4%, and Belagavi district 10th with 95.2% (of Belagavi division). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Only Vijayanagara 7th with 95.6% and Koppal 8th with 95.6% of Kalaburagi division secured a place in the top 10. Kalaburagi district, which is the divisional headquarters of Kalyana Karnataka region, scored only 77.1% with 30th place, and Bidar stood in the last 31st place with a 77.05% passing percentage. Veerabhadra Simpi, former president, Kalaburagi district Kannada Sahitya Parishat, said it was mentioned in the Nanjundappa report itself that Kalyana Karnataka is deprived of an educational atmosphere. "Even two decades after the submission of the report, issues like lack of facilities in schools persist. Moreover, awareness about govt-run residential schools is low. As a result, competition is also less, which led to lower results in exams," he said. He also said elected representatives are just focusing on the construction of roads and other physical facilities, but their effort to enhance educational and cultural growth is very compared to other divisions. Division-wise score in SSLC exam-1 results-2025 of govt-run residential schools: | Division | No. of resi schools | Passing % | |------------|---------------------|-----------| | Belagavi | 182 | 94.37 | | Mysuru | 188 | 92.57 | | Bengaluru | 221 | 90.64 | | Kalaburagi | 197 | 87.86 | | Total | 788 | 91 | Eom/Sangamesh MSID:: 122113617 413 |
Time of India
23-06-2025
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- Time of India
Against all odds: Students from Karnataka residential schools secure top ranks in SSLC exams
MYSURU: In a remarkable testament to resilience and opportunity, the 2025 SSLC results from Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) residential schools underscore the transformative power of education for underprivileged students. Children from marginalised backgrounds-offspring of watchmen, midday meal cooks, and daily wage labourers-have not only excelled, but claimed top ranks across the state. The SSLC exam results were released earlier in May. Pruthvisha Govinda Gollarahalli, a student at Morarji Desai Residential School (MDRS) in Makanur, Haveri, clinched the state's first rank, scoring a perfect 625/625. His father, Govinda, a bike showroom watchman, and mother, Mamata, a midday meal cook, beamed with pride. "We anticipated strong results, but the top rank was beyond our dreams," Govinda said. Pruthvisha, who studied 12 hours daily, aspires to become an IAS officer. "My teachers and school made this possible," he said, crediting them for their unwavering support. Savitri Roni, a MDRS student from Halabhavi, Belagavi, scored 624/625. Her father, Lakshmana, an attendant at a private physiotherapy college, and her homemaker mother, Kamalavva, supported her despite financial hardship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "My parents' encouragement, coupled with digital skills training, sports, and 5-6 hours of daily reading, kept me focused," Savitri said, thanking her principal and teachers. Bhoomika Suresh Okkaliga, from Kittur Rani Channamma Residential Sainik School in Uttara Kannada, also scored 624/625. Raised by daily wage labourers, she plans to pursue science in higher studies. "We supported the education of all our children as it is key for empowerment ," said her father, Suresha, despite their economic struggles. This year, 34,984 students from 788 KREIS schools appeared for the SSLC exams, achieving 91% pass rate. Notably, 34% earned distinctions, 56% secured first-class results, and 247 students shared the top 10 state ranks. Over 19% scored between 90% and 100%, a feat KREIS attributes to meticulous academic strategies. According to KREIS officials, success stems from rigorous planning, including timely syllabus completion, periodic assessments, and tailored remedial measures for slower learners. Micro-plans at the school level analyse student performance by subject and chapter, while macro-plans involve expert-led online orientations and teacher workshops. A dedicated Master Resource Persons team curates study materials and past papers, ensuring comprehensive preparation. Mobile-free campuses, co-curricular activities, and an Academic Excellence Committee further bolster holistic development, they explained. Many have qualified for JEE In the PUC level, 132 students qualified in the JEE Mains exam 2025, while 3 students qualified in the JEE Advanced exam 2025. 517 students qualified in NEET UG, out of which 329 students are expected to get seats in various medical and other colleges. A total of 4,213 students secured ranking in the K-CET exam 2025. As per the cut-off rank for various categories for engineering admissions under govt quota, 2,688 students are expected to get admission in good engineering colleges.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
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- New Indian Express
Despite severe teacher crunch, KREIS students outshine govt schools
BENGALURU: Karnataka's KREIS (Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society) schools continue to outperform government-run ones in board examinations, but a severe shortage of teaching staff threatens to undermine their long-term success. Currently, just 9,000 teachers are responsible for educating over 2.12 lakh students. The demanding nature of these postings has deterred many educators from accepting positions, according to officials from the Social Welfare Department, which oversees the schools. They are urging the government to offer incentives or increase salaries to attract and retain qualified teachers. Despite these challenges, KREIS schools have achieved remarkable academic results this year. They recorded a 91% pass rate in the SSLC exams — significantly higher than the state average of 62.34% — and a 91.64% pass rate in the 2nd PUC exams, far surpassing the 57.11% recorded by government colleges. KREIS operates approximately 822 schools, primarily serving students from severely disadvantaged backgrounds, including children of sanitation workers, nomadic tribes, former Devadasis, rescued bonded labourers and other vulnerable communities. Many of these students are first-generation learners. Impressively, 34.10% of students earned distinctions and 55.90% achieved first-class results. The average score rose from 71.54% last year to 78% this year, and 71 students ranked among the top scorers. Officials credit this success to the KREIS schools' holistic support system. Unlike regular government institutions, these residential schools provide for every basic need — including toiletries, uniforms and textbooks — entirely free of cost. This approach allows students from Classes 6 to 12 to focus entirely on their education, while promoting confidence and self-discipline in a supportive environment. However, the current teacher-student ratio is raising alarms. Officials warn that the burden on existing staff is unsustainable and may compromise the quality of education over time. 'Many teachers avoid KREIS postings due to the high workload and inadequate pay,' said a teacher from a KREIS school in Koppal. 'If this continues, larger class sizes and staff burnout will become the norm. The only way to maintain quality is to improve compensation and provide incentives to attract skilled educators.' In a progressive move this year, the department introduced a policy to admit orphaned children directly into KREIS schools, reserving 50% of seats for them without entrance exams. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable children from exploitation and guarantees free education from Class 6 through Class 12.
Deccan Herald
06-05-2025
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- Deccan Herald
KREIS schools: A model to emulate
The recently announced SSLC results have thrown light on a remarkable yet often overlooked story – that of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). While the overall SSLC pass percentage in the state rose to 62.34% -- a 9% improvement from last year-- KREIS schools have soared far beyond, achieving an exceptional 91% pass rate. This is not just a statistical achievement, it is a demonstration of what can be achieved when government officers are committed and systems are managed with purpose. KREIS, which currently runs 821 schools under the Department of Social Welfare, educates over two lakh students, from the most marginalised communities, including those from nomadic tribes, families of sanitation workers, former Devadasis, rescued bonded labourers, and other underprivileged backgrounds. Many are first-generation learners and despite significant hurdles, they have secured 34.10% distinctions and 55.90% first-class results. With the average scores increasing from 72% last year to 78% this year, the institutions even bagged 71 ranks, including the prestigious third rank success is a testament to the commitment of teachers and administrators. Their collective leadership demonstrates that with focussed governance, even the most underprivileged students can achieve excellence when provided with the right support and direction. However, this achievement also raises an urgent question: If such excellence can be achieved by KREIS schools serving some of the most disadvantaged children, why do regular government schools still linger at a 63% pass rate?.The key differentiator appears to be the comprehensive support system inherent in the KREIS model. These fully residential institutions provide students with everything they need, from basic needs like toothbrushes to essential learning material like textbooks, all free of cost. This holistic approach allows students from Grades 6 to 12 to concentrate solely on their education in an environment that nurtures both academic growth and a strong sense of self-worth. Karnataka should build on this success and expand KREIS schools by leveraging corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to bring much-needed funding into infrastructure, technology, and student welfare. When students from oppressed communities are provided such all-around support, they not only excel academically but also develop the confidence to aim higher in their career paths. The government should continue to empower committed leadership, scale this successful model, and ensure every child in Karnataka has access to quality education. KREIS has shown us what is possible. Other states should take note, while Karnataka should ensure that this shining example becomes a norm, not an exception.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
KREIS schools for underprivileged prove merit need not be privilege, with 71 state ranks
Bengaluru, Sixteen-year-old Bhumika Suresh Vokkalinga is one among the 34,984 students from Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society schools who appeared for the SSLC exams this academic year, held between March 21 and April 4. Bhumika, who has scored 624 out of 625, is also one among the three second state rank holders from KREIS schools, which saw 71 students secure state ranks . KREIS is an association of residential educational institutions in Karnataka that provides free residential education to socially and economically disadvantaged children. The schools under KREIS which at present stands at 788 have consistently outperformed not only government schools but also unaided private schools, said S S Nagesh, Joint Director, KRIES. This academic year, for instance, KREIS schools boast a pass rate of 91 per cent, 28.66 per cent more than the state average of 62.34 per cent. The school targets children like Bhumika, said Nagesh. Bhumika, who is from a tiny village called Harekoppa in Siddapura taluk in Uttara Kanada district, is the first in her family to have passed SSLC. Both her parents are labourers who work for daily wages. Bhumika said it was her village elders who suggested she apply to KREIS school, seeing that she was good at her studies. "Because it was a residential school, I could devote all my time to studies. Had I been at home, I would have had to chip in with household chores and help my mother in looking after my younger siblings," Bhumika told PTI over the phone. Nagesh said KREIS schools specifically cater to the children of most marginalised communities. "These include nomadic tribes, sanitation workers, former Devadasis, rescued bonded labourers, differently-abled individuals, crematorium workers, single parents, rag pickers," added Nagesh. Speaking to PTI, Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa, under whose jurisdiction the KREIS schools fall, said the students of KREIS schools may have come from marginalised communities, but have consistently excelled academically, outperforming their peers across the state. Of the 31,726 passed this year, 34.10 per cent secured distinction marks, while 55.90 per cent of students got first class, said an educational consultant to KREIS schools, tasked with preparing a report of comparative analysis of the performance of KREIS schools and colleges. "The average score stood at 78 per cent, reflecting the students' outstanding performance," he told PTI, on condition of anonymity. Mohan G M, from Gullahalli in Banglore Rural, who is studying in Morarji Desai Residential School in Bengaluru Rural said he learnt to study smartly, thanks to his teachers. "My life changed when I joined KREIS five years ago. Before that I was a day scholar at GHPS Gullahalli," said Mohan, who has obtained third rank in the state with a score of 623 out of 625. Mohan said Maths used to be his weakest subject. "But with the help of my teachers, who made me go through previous years' question papers and model question papers, I managed to fix my weakness and score 100 per cent," said Mohan, whose father is a daily labourer too and mother a housewife. Mohan said as far as he could remember he aspired to become an IAS officer. But it is only after he joined KREIS school, he could give a concrete shape to his dream. "Now, I have got it all planned. After I graduate, I will take the Civil Services Examination. I am already watching all the YouTube tutorials on UPSC exam preparation," added Mohan. Mohan credits the career counselling in his school for his confidence. Bhumika, on the other hand, nurses the dream of becoming a doctor someday. Bhumika, who joined Kittur Rani Chennamma Residential School in Kvanchur in Class Seven, said her family could hardly afford the treatment for her ailing grandfather. "I kind of made a vow to myself: That I will break the cycle of poverty and will also become a doctor. That has been my motivation to spend 10 to 11 hours almost every day preparing for my examinations," said Bhumika. Over the years, the residential schools have gained popularity due to their quality education, benefiting lakhs of children, added Nagesh. But although KREIS schools have consistently scored more than state average since 2019-2020, the pass percentage of the schools have also fallen from 99.10 per cent in 2021-2022 to 91 per cent in 2024-2025. Nagesh said this is because, during and just after the Covid pandemic, students were getting grace marks. "This year, the government has completely done away with grace marks because Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has introduced a three-exam system for SSLC to provide students with multiple opportunities. This is one of the reasons for the fall in the pass percentage of KREIS schools," added Nagesh. According to him, this is the overall trend prevailing in the state. "Yes, there's room for improvement. But the fact that KREIS schools managed to outshine even private schools in the state by 15.41 per cent shows that we are on the right track," he added.
