Govt. stays implementation of minimum marks in Kerala schools
After classes VIII and IX, 30% minimum marks in the theory component of each subject in school examinations was to be implemented in class X this year
The Kerala government has decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of a minimum 30% marks policy for classes VIII, IX, and X in the 2026-27 academic year. This decision follows criticism from various stakeholders, including the pro-CPI(M) Kerala School Teachers’ Association, Students’ Federation of India, and the Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad, who argued that the policy was intended to improve education standards by ensuring students achieved desired learning outcomes.
The policy, initially introduced in 2024 for class VIII students and expanded to classes VIII and IX in 2025-26, was set to encompass all classes from VIII to X in the 2026-27 academic year. The government had also emphasized strengthening continuous evaluation and making it merit-based, alongside a learning support program for students who failed to meet the 30% minimum marks.
However, the decision to halt the implementation has raised concerns about the potential adverse impact on education standards, with the All Kerala School Teachers Union expressing concerns that abandoning these reforms would undermine public trust in the education system.
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