Karnataka Schools Shut Till Oct 18 Due to Survey

• Karnataka schools shut Oct 8-18, 2025 for teachers to complete socio-economic survey.
• Survey progress uneven; Koppal at 97%, Mangaluru lags at 67% due to tech issues.
• 1.2L teachers, 1.6L staff involved; II PUC lecturers exempt. Bengaluru deadline set.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that government and aided schools will be shut from October 8 to October 18, 2025, so that teachers can join the on-going statewide socio-economic and educational

survey. The September 22-commenced survey, which was scheduled to end on October 7, is incomplete in many districts.

Survey Progress Uneven Across Districts

While districts like Koppal have achieved 97% of the survey, there are others like Mangaluru, which are behind at approximately 67% complete, reflecting wide differences in the pace. Technical glitches in the first phase were responsible for the lag, which the authorities are currently addressing, according to the report by IANS.

“Considering their request, the government has announced holidays for government and aided schools till October 18, accounting for eight working days of leave,” said Siddaramaiah, as reported by IANS.