Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Dec 11: The education department had earlier made preparations to cut down curriculum during the current academic year by 30 per cent, because of the coronavirus fears. As the uncertainty continues and taking into account the fact that the study days during the current academic year will be considerably less than expected, the department has decided to affect a cut of 45 per cent. The department of state education research and training (DSERT), and Karnataka State Textbook Society (KSTS) had jointly calculated the earlier syllabus by cutting down 30 per cent, as they felt that six months classes would be affected.

But even now, there is no clue how long the current academic year can be conducted. The above two concerns have now revised their calculations and feel that a 45 per cent cut would be justifiable if the classes start in January.

As of now, the government is concentrating on opening high schools and PU classes. Primary and secondary education minister S Suresh Kumar has already said that he will discuss with the chief minister and arrive at a decision soon. KSERT and KTBS have sent their proposals to the government but they are yet to be approved, Education department sources said that once the approval is received, the portion to be taught would be conveyed to teachers.

This year, the government schools have not so far faced any examinations while private schools are conducting online classes and also held midterm exams.