Middle-East conflict disrupts Kerala board exams; SSLC and Plus Two tests in Gulf put on hold
The Kerala government has postponed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Higher Secondary (+2) examinations scheduled to be conducted in Gulf centres, following escalating tensions in parts of the Middle East. The development was reported by Asian News International (ANI). Kerala’s General Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, confirmed the decision, stating that the postponement was prompted by the prevailing situation in the region. The minister indicated that the safety of students remained the government’s primary concern.
Decision taken after reviewing situation
According to ANI, the SSLC examination scheduled in Gulf centres will now be conducted at a later date. The Higher Secondary examinations planned over multiple days in the region have also been deferred. Revised dates will be announced once conditions stabilise. Officials said the decision was taken after assessing developments linked to the ongoing conflict and its potential impact on students and examination logistics.
No change in Kerala exam schedule
The postponement applies exclusively to examination centres in Gulf countries. The SSLC and Plus Two examinations within Kerala will proceed as per the existing timetable. Kerala conducts board examinations in select Gulf centres to accommodate students from expatriate families. The state has a large overseas community in West Asian nations, and any disruption in the region carries immediate consequences for academic schedules.
Students await fresh dates
With the examinations deferred, students and parents in Gulf countries are now awaiting further communication from authorities. Education officials are expected to coordinate with schools abroad before announcing a revised schedule. The government has maintained that examinations will be rescheduled only after a clear assessment of the ground situation. For now, uncertainty continues, but the message from the state is direct: student welfare takes precedence over deadlines.
