Mysore/Mysuru, May 27 -- After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21).

Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital Bengaluru on Tuesday. Sources said that, however, no final decision has been taken yet and a Government order in this regard is likely to come in a day or two. With the SSLC time-table announced and the lockdown expected to end on May 31, the Government has planned to re-open schools on July 1, it is learnt.

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