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- The Kerala government has temporarily suspended an order requiring students in classes VIII, IX, and X to secure at least 30% marks in theory exams.
- This policy, introduced by the previous government to improve learning outcomes, was initially launched in 2024.
- Affected students appearing for SSLC examinations are now exempt from this minimum requirement for the current academic year.
- Critics argue that reversing these reforms could negatively impact educational standards and public trust in the school system.
What to watch next
- Potential future reinstatement or revision of the minimum marks policy.
- Responses from education advocacy groups regarding academic quality concerns.
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O.K. Jayakrishnan
general secretary of All Kerala School Teachers Union
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“No discussion had been held before taking the decision”
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…reforms, which were introduced to ensure that students attained learning outcomes and met academic standards, in the last phase when they were to be implemented in class X would destroy the trust in public education. No discussion had been held before taking the decision , AKSTU general secretary O.K. Jayakrishnan said, seeking a re-think on the staying of minimum mark implementation. Published - September 19, 2026 09:27 pm IST…
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