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Karnataka High Court: SSLC third language will carry marks only this year; grading proposals deferred to next academic year
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the SSLC third language will be evaluated using marks for this year’s exam, not grades. The court said any proposal to award grades could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, in response to a petition and a subsequent review petition by the State Government.
Why It Matters
The decision determines how third language scores will be reported this year and sets a legal timeline for any future grading proposals.
Timeline
3 Events
April 21, 2026: HC disposes of review petition; marks not grades for this year's third language
April 21, 2026
Justice E.S. Indiresh disposed of the State Government's review petition seeking a review of the April 15 verdict. The court clarified that this year's SSLC third language will carry marks only, and any proposal to award grades could be considered only from the next academic year as per law.
April 15, 2026: High Court verdict on the petition
April 15, 2026
The High Court of Karnataka delivered its verdict on the petition filed by the three students regarding the SSLC third language evaluation.
April 8, 2026: Petition filed by three students
April 8, 2026
A petition was filed by three students—Sahana R. Naik of Chikkamagaluru district, and Anusha and Sudiksha of Udupi district—challenging the third language evaluation approach in the SSLC exam.