Surprise visits, GPS monitoring to strengthen SSLC preparation

Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K.R. Nandini has issued strict instructions to wardens to take necessary steps to improve the SSLC examination results of students residing in hostels run by the Social Welfare Department and the Backward Classes Welfare Department.

Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K.R. Nandini has issued strict instructions to wardens to take necessary steps to improve the SSLC examination results of students residing in hostels run by the Social Welfare Department and the Backward Classes Welfare Department.

Addressing a video conference meeting with all hostel wardens on Saturday, she stated that wardens must compulsorily reside in the hostels. They have been directed to send GPS-enabled photographs via WhatsApp every day as proof that Class 10 students are studying during both morning and night study hours.

Referring to the results of Preparatory Examination–2, she noted that out of 438 hostel students, 370 had passed while 68 had failed. She instructed wardens to utilise the next 18 days and work with dedication to ensure that all students pass the SSLC examination. Students were also urged to make good use of the facilities provided by the government and strive for better results.

She directed that “Kalika Mitra” books be distributed to academically weaker students to boost their confidence and help them secure minimum passing marks. Separate classes must be conducted for students who failed, and Block Education Officers have been instructed to monitor these measures. Wardens were also asked to send letters to the parents of absentee students.

Meanwhile, the ZP CEO paid a surprise visit to a Backward Classes Welfare Department hostel in Mandya city, inspected the night study arrangements, and interacted with students.

For the academic year 2025–26, 19,479 students from 476 schools in the district have registered to appear for the SSLC examination.