DSEL launches ‘Mission 60+’ to improve SSLC, II PUC results this year

The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has introduced a new initiative called 'Mission 60+' to enhance SSLC and II PUC examination outcomes in the upcoming academic year 2026-27. The objective is to ensure that every student achieves over 60% marks and achieves a 100% pass rate in schools and colleges. This program was unveiled during a teachers' workshop at IIT Dharwad by Minister for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa.

Launched a year after the introduction of 'Mission 40+', the Department's latest effort was prompted by Karnataka's remarkable pass percentages last year, with 98.08% in SSLC and 92.25% in II PUC, setting all-time state records. Addressing teachers and officials, Bangarappa emphasized the need for wholehearted cooperation to achieve even greater success this year. He appealed to parents, students, and educators alike, citing the crucial role of regular practice with model question papers in students' achievements.

Bangarappa highlighted the Union Government's intention to adopt the Karnataka model of a two-examination system for SSLC students, providing an additional opportunity to avoid year-long setbacks due to initial failures. He stressed the importance of preventing cheating in examinations by promoting the use of webcasting to deter malpractice, which Karnataka pioneered as the first state in the country.

Moreover, Bangarappa addressed a troubling statistic from last year: nearly 60,000 children did not participate in the examinations, often due to personal and family-related issues. He recounted a heartening incident from Shivamogga, where officials ensured a deceased parent's child could still take the exam and went on to achieve a rank. Bangarappa reiterated the critical importance of providing these opportunities to all children, ensuring no one is deprived of their right to a fair examination experience.