Mysuru: HD Kote taluk has emerged the top performer in SSLC results in Mysuru district this year, recording a 96.8% pass, up from an unimpressive 67% in 2025, when the taluk was ranked last.The taluk’s performance showed strong outcomes across both genders. Of 1,427 boys who had appeared for the exams, 1,363 have passed , registering a 95.5% pass. Among girls, 1,513 out of 1,544 candidates cleared the exams, pushing the pass percentage to almost 98. School-wise, the results reflected consistency across categories. Of the 36 govt high schools, 14 secured a 100% pass rate — the highest in the district. Among seven govt-aided high schools, two recorded 100% results, while 11 of the 18 unaided schools achieved the same. Block education officer C N Raju attributed the success to a series of focused interventions rolled out right from the beginning of the academic year. A key initiative was the monthly Kalika Khatri Parikshe, where question papers were set by experts from outside the district. Exams were conducted on the lines of final board tests with invigilation and evaluation done by teachers from other schools. Performance analysis helped identify learning gaps early among the students, and allowed students to overcome the challenges, Raju explained. To tackle poor study habits at home, the department introduced the Naanu Oduttiddene card system. Students logged their daily reading, with entries signed by parents and reviewed by teachers every day and by headmasters weekly. Officials also undertook night visits at high schools and at homes to carry out checks on students. Teams comprising BEO, education department officials, teachers and SDMC members assessed academic progress and encouraged parental involvement. Local MLA Anil Kumar C supported the initiative by sponsoring Kalikamruta booklets to simplify tough lessons. From Feb, schools conducted regular revision tests of 20 marks for each subject. With no holidays for SSLC students and teachers, there was uninterrupted academic engagement till the final exams.
