SSLC supplementary exams from June 21
Total 2,07,936 students to write exams
Bengaluru, June 20: SSLC supplementary examinations for 2017-18 academic year would start on June 21 and continue till June 28 in 673 exam centres across the state.
The exams would be conducted in 673 exam centres including 604 general exam centres and 69 private centres. Total 274 government schools, 251 aided schools and 148 unaided schools were taken for the purpose. Among those centres, 10 centres were considered as hyper sensitive, 17 sensitive and 646 centres were considered as general centres.
Total 2,07,936 students including 1,32,556 boys would write the exams. Among them, 63,735 boys and 39,501 girls from urban areas and 68,821 boys and 35,879 girls from rural areas would write the supplementary exams.
Tight security
Each exam centre was appointed either taluk or district level officers as exam centre supervisor under the deputy commissioner’s leadership. In the DDPI level, education officers and deputy project coordinators would lead the vigilance committees. In the same way, in the BEOs level, education officers and BRCs would lead the committees. For each exam centre, one resident vigilance squad was appointed.
Evaluation
As the exams would close on June 28, model answer scripts would be uploaded in the website and invite objections giving three days time. Total 54 subjects-wise evaluation centres were identified in Bengaluru North and South, Mandya, Chikmagalur, Davangere, Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburgi and Ballary and the evaluation would be held from July 8 to 12.
Subjects
June 21: Mathematics (core subject) and Social Science, June 22: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, Sanskrit (first language), June 23: Elements of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering-2, Engineering of Electronics Engineering, Elements of Computer Science (Core subject applied to JTS candidates), Economics, June 25: Science (core subject), political science, Carnatic Music or Hindustani Music, June 26: Second language English, Kannada, June 27: Social Science (core subject), June 28: Third language Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani and Tulu.
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UCC only targets Muslims while other personal laws remain unaffected: Tushar Gandhi
Mangalore: Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent social activist, expressed strong concerns over the current political environment in India, stating that it deviates from the vision of the nation's founders. Speaking at a seminar in Mangalore on Monday, Gandhi emphasized that the unity that earned India its liberty has been overshadowed by divisive politics focused on caste and religion.
He was addressing a gathering at a one-day seminar and book release event organized by the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Bangalore, in collaboration with Mangalore University, Mangala Gangotri, National Service Scheme (NSS), and the Kumbra Jathappa Rai Prasthistana, Puttur. The seminar was aimed at discussing the relevance of Gandhi’s ideology for today’s youth.
In his special address on the topic “Relevance of Gandhi’s Ideology to Today’s Youth,” Gandhi lamented how today’s political leaders have realized that dividing and ruling the electorate is the way forward. He expressed frustration that the electorate is often left to choose between poor political options, with no ideal candidates in sight. "We are in a zone where we have to elect from all the bad options. No ideal options are left when it comes to politics. We elect people who should be nowhere in public life," he said, underscoring the decline in political integrity.
Gandhi also criticized the ongoing discussions surrounding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He argued that the code disproportionately targets Muslims, while other personal laws remain unaffected. He pointed out that the current political regime’s push for UCC reflects an attempt to alter the Constitution through indirect means, calling it “changing the Constitution through the backdoor.”
In a pointed remark about the current atmosphere for minorities, Gandhi questioned whether a person from a minority community would feel comfortable or confident seeing an individual in an RSS uniform working at a government office. He asserted that this discomfort is exactly what the present regime seeks to instill in minorities, furthering their marginalization.
Gandhi’s remarks resonated with the audience, drawing attention to the stark contrast between the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and the prevailing political discourse. He warned that the political and social divisions seen today were far from what the nation's founders had envisioned, calling for a return to the principles of unity and secularism.
The seminar also featured notable speakers and dignitaries. Nadoja Dr. Wooday P. Krishna, President of the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Shantaram Shetty, Pro Vice Chancellor of Nitte University, Mangalore, was the guest of honor, releasing two books authored by Pramod Kumar Rai, founder of Kumbra Jathappa Rai Pratistana, Puttur. The books titled "On the Trail of Gandhi’s Footsteps" and "Before I Return to the Soil" reflect on Gandhi’s ideology and its impact on society.
Presiding over the event was Prof. P.L. Dharma, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University, who praised the significance of such discussions in today’s context. Dr. Sheshappa K, NSS Coordinator of Mangalore University, and Prof. Ganapati Gowda, Principal of University College, Mangalore, were also present during the seminar.
