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Karnataka students face exams without classes as teachers on SIR duty
Students in all government and government-aided schools in Karnataka had to take their mid-term SA-1 exams without any timetable or prior teaching, as their teachers have been on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duty for the past three months. The exams concluded on 30 September, and schools will remain closed for Dussehra from 3 to 21 October.
Teachers on SIR duty have called the sudden exams unfair. One teacher said high school teachers should have been exempted as Class 10 board exams are crucial. Students complained they could not understand the question papers because no classes had been held. A student said they could only answer questions from the previous year's syllabus. Many students relied on free YouTube classes to prepare.
Some students did not attend the exams. A parent said his daughter skipped them as there were no classes and he now has to arrange private tuition despite financial difficulties. Students have requested schools to hold the assessment again in December after teachers return. Some schools have appointed guest teachers. The SIR process, which began on 30 June 2026, will continue until 27 October 2026.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The absence of teaching before exams exposes a gap in planning for the SIR drive, which prioritises voter list revision over classroom instruction. The immediate impact falls on students, especially those in Class 10, who cannot afford private tuition and have no recourse but self-study. The department’s schedule pushed ahead with exams despite the disruption, leaving students with no effective preparation. The outcome of the requested December re-assessment remains uncertain, as schools are not bound to grant it and guest teachers cannot fully replace regular staff. The larger question is how the education department will manage the remaining academic calendar once SIR ends on 27 October.
Source: bhaskar.com
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