Kerala Plans to Conduct SSLC Exams in Gulf Countries Pending Approval
Kerala Plans Gulf Centres for SSLC 2026 Exams, Awaits EC Approval
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Kerala's Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced plans to hold Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations in Gulf countries, pending approval from the Election Commission. The exams were postponed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, affecting approximately 417,497 students across the state.
- 01SSLC exams in Gulf countries are under review due to the conflict in West Asia.
- 02The Kerala government must seek approval from the Election Commission before proceeding.
- 03Over 417,000 students in Kerala are registered for the SSLC exams this year.
- 04The exams were initially postponed due to security concerns in the Middle East.
- 05The General Education Department is preparing for the exams and supporting students.
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Kerala's Education Minister V. Sivankutty chaired a meeting on April 10 to discuss the possibility of conducting the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations in Gulf countries, which were postponed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The state government plans to seek permission from the Election Commission to resume the exams, addressing concerns of approximately 417,497 students registered for this year's exams at 3,047 centers across Kerala. The General Education Department is preparing for the examinations and is committed to supporting students during this challenging time. However, the new exam dates have yet to be determined, as the situation in the Middle East remains unstable. The minister emphasized the need for safety and assured that the department stands with the students.
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The decision to potentially conduct exams in Gulf countries will directly affect students and their families, providing them with an opportunity to complete their education despite the ongoing conflict.
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