Belagavi: In a historic achievement, the Belagavi division has recorded the highest pass percentage in the SSLC examination results, surpassing the Bengaluru and Kalaburagi divisions. The division, which comprises nine educational districts, recorded a stellar 95.71% pass rate. In comparison, the Bengaluru division secured 94.98%, while the Kalaburagi division recorded 92.34%.
Schools Achieving 100% Results
Out of the 3,968 schools in the Belagavi division, 1,523 schools achieved a perfect 100% result. This year saw an overall increase of 13.20% in the division’s performance compared to the previous year. Out of 2,20,859 students who appeared for the exam, 2,10,229 successfully passed.
District-wise Breakdown of 100% Result Schools:
| District | Total Schools | Schools with 100% Results |
| Bagalkot | 496 | 176 |
| Belagavi | 525 | 159 |
| Chikkodi | 620 | 180 |
| Dharwad | 450 | 175 |
| Gadag | 316 | 125 |
| Haveri | 471 | 249 |
| Sirsi | 182 | 105 |
| Karwar | 199 | 134 |
| Vijayapura | 709 | 220 |
Performance Highlights
- Uttara Kannada: Secured the 3rd rank in the state with a pass percentage of 98.09% (an 8.1% increase).
- Sirsi: Recorded 97.21% (a 10.25% increase).
- Haveri: Recorded 96.87% (a 15.97% increase).
- Dharwad: Recorded 95.59% (a 15.66% increase).
- Gadag: Recorded 95.24% (a 12.4% increase).
- Belagavi District: Recorded 94.75% (a 14.27% increase).
The “Mission 40+” Strategy
The “Mission 40+” initiative is credited for this massive success. The Department of School Education and Literacy conducted workshops across districts, training 10,854 teachers to ensure every student scores at least 40 marks.
Key features of the mission included:
- Blue-print based teaching: Focusing on important questions and patterns.
- Special Coaching: Identifying and conducting extra classes for slow learners.
- Early Syllabus Completion: Completing the curriculum by December to allow ample time for revision and mock exams.
- Support Systems: Phone-in programs were used to resolve student doubts and reduce exam anxiety.
Dr. Eshwar Ullagaddi, Additional Commissioner of the Department of School Education and Literacy (Dharwad), has been lauded for his leadership. His “Mission 40+” plan and regular monitoring of schools became a model for the entire state, significantly boosting the pass percentage.
