Kerala cancels SSLC Plus Two exams Gulf 2026
Kerala cancels SSLC Plus Two exams Gulf 2026 for students in Gulf countries, the state Education Minister V Sivankutty confirmed on April 17, 2026. The move follows disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia that led to the calling off of exams at Gulf centres.
About 633 SSLC (Class 10) and 592 Plus Two (Class 12) students are affected. Affected students will be evaluated using internal assessments, prior marks and added grace where applicable. Students can opt to appear for improvement exams later.
How students will be evaluated — Kerala cancels SSLC Plus Two exams Gulf 2026
For SSLC (Class 10) students who missed exams in Gulf centres, marks will be derived from model exams and term performance, with a percentage of grace marks added as per the authority's direction. For Plus Two students, Plus One marks will be carried forward and Continuous Evaluation (CE) plus second-year practical marks will be included.
Officials say stranded students who had travelled from Kerala to the Gulf will receive the same assessment treatment if they are registered at Gulf exam centres. The government has not published exact weightages or formulas for the internal assessment yet.
What schools must do and support measures — Kerala cancels SSLC Plus Two exams Gulf 2026
Schools are required to verify hall tickets, visas and passports for students who were stranded abroad. Principals must certify which exams were missed during the student's stay in the Gulf.
The state will strengthen the grievance redressal system for continuous assessment and has ordered that schools publicly display assessment scores. A study support programme for Classes 5–9 students scoring below 30% will run from April 20–27, 2026 .
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Article last updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Study support programme (Classes 5–9) | Apr 20–27, 2026 |
| SSLC Result expected | Third week of May 2026 |
| Plus Two Result expected | May 25, 2026 |
What you should do now
If you are affected, keep your hall ticket, passport and visa documents ready for your school. Ask your principal for certification of missed exams and track published assessment scores at your school.
Expect official result notices in May 2026 and watch for announcements about the schedule and format of improvement exams. The authorities have said improvement options will be available but have not released dates or procedures.
Unanswered details
Officials have not yet released the exact weightage percentages for internal assessment, the precise grace marks formula, or the timeline for appeals and improvement exam registration. Coordination details with Gulf centres are also pending.
FAQs
Why were exams cancelled for Gulf students?
Due to the unstable geopolitical situation and conflict in West Asia that disrupted exams at Gulf centres.
How will marks be calculated for SSLC students?
Marks will be based on model exams, term performance and an added percentage of grace marks as directed by the authorities.
How will Plus Two students be assessed?
Plus One marks will be carried forward; CE and second-year practical marks will also be included.
Can affected students sit for exams later?
Yes. An option to appear for improvement exams later has been provided.
When are results expected?
SSLC results are likely in the third week of May 2026 and Plus Two results are expected by May 25, 2026 .
What documents do schools need to verify?
Schools must verify hall tickets, visas and passports for stranded students.
Who certifies missed exams?
School principals must certify the exams missed during the student's stay in the Gulf.
What support is available for weaker students?
A study support programme for Classes 5–9 scoring below 30% will run from April 20–27, 2026 .