App shows UKG student ‘failed’ exam, Bengaluru school blames ‘technical error’

Manoj Badal, father of six-year old UKG student B Nandhi, was shocked to learn that she had “failed” in the FA 2 examination even though no student can be detained or failed in classes up to 8 as per government rules.

The incident from January came to light after Badal posted on Facebook about the incident. It drew reactions including from former Karnataka education minister

The deputy director of public instruction of Bengaluru South on Thursday directed the block education official of Anekal taluk to issue a notice to the St Joseph Chaminade Academy and seek a clarification about the episode.