Mysuru: State-run residential schools have recorded a remarkable 99.8% pass rate in the 2025-26 SSLC examinations in the home district of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa. This marks a significant improvement from last year's 84.9% result.
Impressive Results
Out of 1,397 students from 32 residential schools across the district, 1,394 have successfully cleared the exams. Girls once again outperformed boys in these institutions.
Top Performers
- Chandana Hondada Nagaraj from SC/ST Residential School in Nanjangud secured 610 marks out of 625.
- Rashi of Ramapura Residential School, KR Nagar taluk, scored 605 marks.
- Dhanushri of Kittur Rani Residential School, Harave village, obtained 603 marks.
- Vinutha of Morarji Desai Residential School, Horalahalli in T Narasipura taluk, and Dhanya of Morarji Desai Residential School, KR Nagar taluk, each secured 602 marks.
Performance Breakdown
More than 136 students scored above 90%, while 336 students achieved above 80%. Additionally, 360 students scored above 70%, 293 above 60%, 187 above 50%, and 89 students above 40%.
Operational Framework
The Department of Social Welfare and the OBC Department operate a total of 38 residential schools through the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutional Society (KREIS).
Success Strategies
BN Mallesh, Programme Coordinator of the Tribal Welfare Department, attributed the success to measures such as completing syllabus by December, encouraging revision, solving previous 10 years' question papers, conducting preparatory exams four times a year, offering online and offline classes, focusing on slow learners, and subject-wise training.
Joint Director of the Social Welfare Department B Rangegowda stated that the department provided various facilities, including subject materials, and regularly monitored SSLC exam preparation progress.
