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Karnataka to Standardise Class 11 Exams from 2027, Ending College‑Set Papers
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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The Karnataka government will replace college‑set question papers with a uniform state‑run Class 11 exam starting in 2027.
The state of Karnataka announced that from the academic year 2027‑28, Class 11 board examinations will be conducted under a single, state‑approved format, ending the practice of colleges preparing their own question papers.
The decision, disclosed by the Department of Primary and Secondary Education, seeks to create a consistent assessment framework across all schools, ensuring students are evaluated on a common syllabus and reducing disparities between institutions.
Under the new system, the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board will design, set and evaluate the papers centrally, aligning them with the state's curriculum revisions.
Officials expect the standardized exam to streamline the examination process, simplify student preparation and provide clearer benchmarks for higher‑education institutions and employers.
Implementation will follow a transition period during which schools and teachers will receive guidance on the new assessment format.
The decision, disclosed by the Department of Primary and Secondary Education, seeks to create a consistent assessment framework across all schools, ensuring students are evaluated on a common syllabus and reducing disparities between institutions.
Under the new system, the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board will design, set and evaluate the papers centrally, aligning them with the state's curriculum revisions.
Officials expect the standardized exam to streamline the examination process, simplify student preparation and provide clearer benchmarks for higher‑education institutions and employers.
Implementation will follow a transition period during which schools and teachers will receive guidance on the new assessment format.