Kerala Scraps Entrance Examinations for Class One Students

Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday criticised the practice of conducting entrance tests for Class 1 admissions, stating that it would not be permitted in the state.

Speaking at a programme, the minister questioned the necessity of exams for such young students, as reported by news agency PTI.

“Some schools conduct entrance tests and interviews for the admission of students in first standard. I would like to say here that it won’t be allowed at any cost," Sivankutty said.

He also addressed the recent ragging cases reported in some schools, noting that while these were isolated incidents, they had tarnished the state’s reputation.

The minister assured that measures would be implemented to curb such practices in the future.

Notably, earlier this month, V Sivankutty announced a ban on entrance examinations for Class 1 admissions, cautioning schools against flouting the directive. Criticising profit-oriented educational institutions, he warned of strict action if the rules were violated.