{
  "id": 284871,
  "title": "Kerala school Onam exams from August 13 to 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/kerala-school-onam-exams-from-august-13-to-20",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T22:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-school-onam-exams-from-august-13-to-20/article71280678.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kerala government has announced the schedule for the Onam examinations in government and aided schools for the academic year 2026. These exams, which are part of the first term, will take place between August 13 and 20.\n\nFor primary classes I to IV, the assessments will commence on August 14 and conclude on August 20. Classes V to VIII will start their exams from August 13, wrapping up on the same day as the lower classes. Higher secondary students in classes IX and X will also be part of the examinations, held over the same period of August 13 to 20.\n\nThe Plus Two higher secondary exams will begin on August 14 and wrap up by August 20. August 21 has been designated as a working day that schools can utilize for Onam celebrations. Post the festivities, schools will be on a break for the Onam holidays. These celebrations will conclude on August 21, after which schools will reopen on Monday, August 31.\n\nSchools are required to adhere to certain terms and conditions regarding the examinations. Comments related to this news must be in English and in full sentences, avoiding any abusive or personal language. The Hindu newspaper encourages users to abide by their community guidelines when posting comments.",
  "summary": "August 21 to be a working day that can be used by schools for organising Onam celebrations",
  "key_points": [
    "Kerala government announces Onam exams schedule.",
    "Exams for classes I to X from August 13 to 20.",
    "Plus Two exams begin August 14, conclude August 20."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Kerala government's Onam exam schedule allows for a brief working day on August 21 for celebrations before schools close for Onam holidays and reopen on August 31.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}