In a significant decision reflecting the current geopolitical climate, the Kerala government has announced the cancellation of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Plus Two examinations for students residing in the Gulf region. This announcement was made by Kerala's Minister for Education, V Sivankutty, on Thursday, in response to the escalating conflict in West Asia.
The cancellation affects a total of 633 students who were scheduled to take the SSLC examinations and 592 students set to appear for the second-year higher secondary examinations in the Gulf. To ensure that these students are not unduly penalized, the Kerala government has outlined alternative assessment methods.
- For the SSLC students, results will be calculated based on their performance in model or term examinations, supplemented by a specific percentage of grace marks.
- For the second-year higher secondary students, marks from their first year will be carried forward, along with Continuous Evaluation (CE) scores and practical marks obtained in the second year.
Additionally, students who traveled to the Gulf from Kerala and found themselves stranded due to the conflict will also benefit from these measures. However, they must provide verification of their original hall tickets, visas, and passports, which will be validated by their school principals. This certification will confirm the examinations they missed during their stay abroad.
Options for Improvement and Results Timeline
Students who are dissatisfied with their results will have the opportunity to take improvement examinations once they are scheduled. This provision aims to ensure that all students have a fair chance to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Regarding the timeline for results, the SSLC results are anticipated to be released in the third week of May, while the results for the second-year higher secondary examinations are expected by May 25. This timeline provides some reassurance to students and parents who are anxious about the impact of these cancellations on their academic progress.
Strengthening Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
Minister Sivankutty also addressed concerns regarding the continuous assessment system in schools. He acknowledged that there have been complaints about teachers awarding marks without a comprehensive understanding of the assessment objectives. To enhance transparency and accountability, the minister announced plans to strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism related to continuous assessment.
- Assessment scores will be prominently displayed on school notice boards.
- Complaints regarding the assessment process will be reviewed by school-level monitoring committees.
This initiative aims to ensure that students receive fair evaluations based on their performance and that any grievances are addressed promptly and effectively.
New Study Support Program for Struggling Students
In a further effort to support students, the Kerala government has introduced a study support program aimed at students in classes 5 to 9 who have not achieved a minimum of 30 percent in written examinations. This program is designed to provide additional academic assistance and will run from April 20 to 27, 2026.
Following this program, special examinations will be conducted at the school level, and a promotion list will be published to facilitate the academic progression of these students. Detailed guidelines for the implementation of this program have already been issued to the Director of General Education.
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