The Secondary School Leaving Certification (SSLC) tests in 2020 have been remarkably debated. Having said that, in a moment of inspiration, a head constable with the Karnataka Point out Reserve Police (KSRP) is sitting the tests this yr. The cop, Manjunath from Kataripalya, Kolar at 55 is composing the exam in the hope of receiving a promotion.

Constable Manjunath will take daring action

This year the SSLC test became a contested make a difference as the COVID-19 pandemic lifted fears above protection, social distancing and the future of numerous pupils in the point out that hung in the balance. Each and every 12 months, there are tales from unique corners of the condition of a diversified set of learners that encourage other individuals.

This time all around, a head constable Manjunath, from Kataripalyar, Kolar is also composing the SSLC exam together with 15-calendar year-olds in the point out. The constable aged 55, has taken a daring move in 2020 in the hope of a advertising. He is sitting down the tests at Govt Girls Junior University, Kolar.

Manjunath is one particular of the 320 personal candidates to be writing the exam. In accordance to the Karnataka Secondary Education and learning Evaluation Board (KSEEB) anyone aged 15 and above can publish the SSLC tests. 

Manjunath discontinued his scientific studies in course 7 and afterwards joined the KSRP. He could obtain a marketing if he clears the test, the head constable is set to retire at 60. Owing to his support, he was manufactured head constable and now he hopes to be promoted to an assistant sub-inspector. He is at this time enlisting his sons’ help to clear the exam and advised TOI that he has finished perfectly in 5 papers so far.

Nonetheless, Manjunath isn’t the only private applicant to be writing the test, a different 44 horticultural staff is also sitting down the exam. Manjunath’s circumstance drew the awareness of the training minister S Suresh Kumar who puzzled why the cop is writing the examination. The pandemic may have turn out to be a hurdle, but it has not stopped understanding.