Thiruvananthapuram: In a key decision aimed at streamlining academic activities, the Kerala government will extend the working hours in high schools by 30 minutes starting next week. As per the new directive from the Education Department, school days will begin 15 minutes earlier and end 15 minutes later. The updated timetable will come into effect Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Education Department will conduct a statewide student census on June 10, a key step in shaping teacher appointments and educational infrastructure for the upcoming academic year. Education Minister V. Sivankutty emphasized that only students with a valid Unique ID (UID) will be included in the final count. The online census must be Read More…
Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has strongly condemned the Lakshadweep administration’s decision to drop Arabic and Mahal languages from the school curriculum, calling it “deeply disturbing” and a blow to India’s linguistic and cultural diversity. The directive, issued under the 2023 National Curriculum Framework on May 14, replaces the two languages with Hindi as the Read More…
After a refreshing two-month break, schools across Kerala swung open their gates today, marking the vibrant start of the new academic year. Welcoming nearly three lakh eager young learners into Class One, the day is being celebrated with much fanfare and joy across the state. The official state-level inauguration took place at 9:30 AM at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to boost learning time and improve academic outcomes, the Kerala government has rolled out a revamped academic calendar for the upcoming school year. High school students in government and aided schools will now spend an extra 30 minutes in class each day, with 15 minutes added to both the morning and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited first allotment list for Kerala’s Higher Secondary Plus One admissions will be published on June 2 at 5 PM, according to Education Minister V. Sivankutty. Students selected in the first round can complete their admissions between June 3 (10 AM) and June 5 (5 PM). Allotments for Model Residential Schools and Sports Read More…
Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty has taken a strong stand against entrance exams and interviews for Class 1 admissions, calling such practices “unacceptable” and equating them to child abuse. He made it clear that these exams will no longer be allowed in government schools as part of a larger plan to create a stress-free, nurturing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Higher Secondary (Plus Two) exam results have been declared, with 77.81% of students clearing the exams — a slight dip from last year’s 78.69%. Out of 3.7 lakh students in the regular stream, over 2.88 lakh have qualified for higher studies. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a pass percentage of 86.65% Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A major revamp in Kerala’s school academic calendar may be on the horizon, as a high-level expert committee has proposed scrapping the traditional Onam and Christmas exams while recommending an extension of high school class hours by 30 minutes daily. The five-member panel, led by Prof. V.P. Jyothish of the Central University of Kasaragod, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The Kerala Higher Secondary (Plus Two) exam results will be announced on May 21, Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed. With evaluations completed and tabulation in progress, a final board meeting on May 14 will greenlight the official result declaration. Plus One admissions will open online from May 14 to 20, and in a Read More…