Kerala SSLC Plus 2 exams cancelled 2026: Gulf exams called off
Kerala SSLC Plus 2 exams cancelled 2026 in Gulf, Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Thursday. The move affects hundreds of students who could not travel or reach exam centres because of the West Asia conflict.
How Kerala SSLC Plus 2 exams cancelled 2026 affects students
A total of 633 SSLC students and 592 Plus Two (second-year) students are affected. The state will prepare SSLC results using model or term exam performance. For Plus Two, first-year marks will be carried forward and combined with Continuous Evaluation (CE) and second-year practical marks.
The benefit also covers Kerala students who travelled to Gulf countries for work, family or other reasons and became stranded during the conflict.
Kerala SSLC Plus 2 exams cancelled 2026 — how results will be prepared
SSLC results: Schools will use model/term exam scores and there is a provision to award grace marks while preparing final marks. Plus Two results: First-year marks will be carried forward; CE scores and second-year practical marks will be added to produce the final result.
Schools must verify the affected students' original hall tickets, visas and passports before processing results. Assessment scores must be displayed on school notice boards for transparency.
School-level monitoring committees will handle complaints about continuous assessment. Students unhappy with their awarded marks can opt to sit for improvement exams at a later date.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Article updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Govt sought EC nod to conduct Class 10 exams in Gulf | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Kerala SSLC Board Exams concluded report | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Plus Two Physics exam analysis | Mar 6, 2026 |
| DHSE Plus Two result expected (related coverage) | Mar 6, 2026 |
Verification and transparency rules
- Schools must verify original hall tickets, visas and passports of affected students.
- Assessment scores must be displayed publicly at the school.
- School-level committees will review grievances tied to continuous evaluation.
What the government has not yet shared
Officials have not published the schedule or exact dates for improvement exams. The detailed marks-weightage formula for internal evaluation and a timeline for declaring final results are also not available. There is no public helpline or contact detail released for stranded students, and no information on coordination with Gulf authorities or counseling support for affected students.
FAQs
Why were the exams cancelled in the Gulf?
Exams were cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and related safety concerns.
Who announced the cancellation?
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced the decision.
How will SSLC results be prepared?
SSLC results will be based on model or term exam performance, with a provision for grace marks.
How will Plus Two results be prepared?
First-year marks will be carried forward and combined with Continuous Evaluation (CE) scores and second-year practical marks.
What documents must stranded students provide?
Students must provide original hall tickets, visas and passports for school verification.
Can students retake exams?
Yes. Students dissatisfied with their results can appear for improvement exams at a later date.