Karnataka: Classes commence at Pre University colleges even as CBSE students await results

HUBBALLI: Pre University colleges have started classes from June 9 in the state as per the state government’s order. Almost all seats, especially in science stream, have been filled at prestigious colleges. The colleges have reserved some seats for students from CBSE.
CBSE students are in a dilemma as their class 10 results have not been announced yet. They are also worried that they may not get seats at the college of their choice. Their tension is doubled as there is no clarity on how lecturers should compensate CBSE students, who get admission in later stages, on the covered syllabus.
Mahendra Singhi, founder, Sanskaar CBSE School, Hubballi, said students are enquiring with their schools about their results. “Many of our students said they have booked a seat at some private colleges. However, their admission is still pending as they have not got the results. Both the Union and state government should ensure all results are declared at a time, maybe within a week or so. This is a violation of the constitution as it leads to denial of equal opportunity,” he said.
Siddu K, a techie, whose daughter is waiting for CBSE class 10 results, said he had already admitted his daughter to a private college, and she was attending classes. “The college took a written test and based on the score they provided provisional admission and started classes. The CBSE used to announce results before state results every year. This year, we are clueless why there is an inordinate delay,” he said.
BC Goudar, trustee, Adarsh PU Science College, Hubballi, said earlier there was a rule that 5% of seats should be reserved for CBSE students. “As CBSE used to announce results before the SSLC results, there was no question of reserving seats. This year, the process is derailed due to lack of coordination between the Union and state governments. Now, students, especially from semi-urban and rural areas are confused about their future. As far as the syllabus is concerned, there is no direction from the state government on how to compensate CBSE students. However, we have decided to conduct special classes before and after college hours or on weekends, for our students,” he said.
TOI’s email enquiring about class 10 results sent on June 8 to the CBSE head office in New Delhi and Ranbir Singh, Bengaluru Regional Officer, CBSE, have not got any reply.