Education
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Announces 25% Attendance Waiver and 10 Grace Marks for Student Athletes
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a proposal to grant a 25% attendance exemption and 10 grace marks to students actively involved in sports, unveiled at the mini‑Olympics opening in Bangalore.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a new incentive for student athletes during the inauguration of the mini‑Olympics at Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore. The proposal offers a 25% attendance exemption and an additional 10 grace marks to students who actively participate in sports across Karnataka's educational institutions.
The attendance waiver and grace marks are intended to recognise and encourage regular involvement in sports, reducing academic pressure for those balancing studies with athletic commitments. The scheme applies to all state‑run schools and colleges where students meet the participation criteria.
Implementation details will be coordinated by the state education department, which will issue guidelines on eligibility and the process for awarding the exemptions and marks.
The attendance waiver and grace marks are intended to recognise and encourage regular involvement in sports, reducing academic pressure for those balancing studies with athletic commitments. The scheme applies to all state‑run schools and colleges where students meet the participation criteria.
Implementation details will be coordinated by the state education department, which will issue guidelines on eligibility and the process for awarding the exemptions and marks.