SSLC exam results dip: Disciplinary notices issued to principals of more than 60 Moulana Azad model schools in Karnataka

Some principals said that the SSLC examination reform measures taken by the government of Karnataka this year were one of the reasons for the decline in results.

The Minority Welfare Department of Karnataka has issued notices to the principals (head masters) of more than 60 Moulana Azad Model Schools whose students scored below the State average (73.4%) in the SSLC exam 2024, holding them directly responsible for the fall in results.

The department has warned that disciplinary action will be taken as per the Karnataka Civil Services Rules if a written explanation is not submitted within seven days of the notice.

Principals of Moulana Azad Model Schools have objected to this action of the department and have requested immediate withdrawal of the disciplinary action notices.

There are 250 English-medium Moulana Azad Model Schools functioning under the Minority Welfare Department across Karnataka, with classes 6 to 10 being taught in 225 schools and classes 6 to II PUC in 25 schools.

This year, compared to schools under the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL), Maulana Azad Model Schools have recorded the lowest results in SSLC exam. The results of many schools have not crossed 20%, and the results of most schools are less than 50%.

In this context, the department had issued show cause notices in June 2024 to the principals of schools that scored results below the State average.

The principal of a Moulana Azad Model School said, “In the show cause notice issued by the department, we had given an explanation about the reasons for the decline in SSLC results. All the teachers are collectively responsible for the decline in results. However, without considering our explanation and making appropriate plans to improve the results, it is not right to hold only the principals responsible for the decline in results and issue disciplinary notices.”