India, July 26 -- The Karnataka government has released a draft notification proposing a reduction in the pass percentage for the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examination from 35% to 33%, effective from the academic year 2025-26.

According to news agency PTI, the draft, titled Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board First Regulations (Amendment) 2025, was issued on Thursday. As per the revised guidelines, students will now be required to secure a minimum average of 33% marks, calculated by combining scores from both internal assessments and external examinations, in order to be declared as having passed.

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