Karnataka Introduces Curriculum Reforms For PU Education
Rashmi Mahesh, Principal Secretary to School Education and Literacy, urged teachers on December 21, 2025 to ensure all students clear second-year Pre-University (PU) exams as the Karnataka government rolls out reforms to reduce post-PU dropouts. Officials plan an SSLC reform announcement in early January 2026, add computer-science optional courses in 50 new government PU colleges, and introduce AI in new Karnataka Public Schools from primary levels.
Key Points
- 1Introduces computer-science optional courses in 50 new government PU colleges for science stream
- 2Warns of lakhs of annual PU dropouts, urging retention to protect state human-resource potential
- 3Calls for stakeholder suggestions to revamp PU curriculum and strengthen government PU colleges
Scoring Rationale
Official policy announcements and curricular additions drive relevance; limited novelty and regional scope reduce broader impact.
Sources
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