Will cancel registration of schools that conduct entrance exams for Class 1: Kerala education minister
V Sivankutty
on Monday said that the recognition of schools that conduct entrance examinations for admissions to Class I will be cancelled.Speaking to reporters in Alappuzha on Monday, Sivankutty said that it had come to light that such exams are being conducted in some schools.
This will not be accepted under any circumstance, he said.The minister also said that no irregularities regarding
Plus One admission
will be allowed. "If such matters are noticed, strict action will be taken. Some unaided institutions completed admissions before the SSLC results were released in the name of management seats," Sivankutty said.The minister assured that all students who want to take admission in Plus One will get seats.
This will be made possible in all places, including Malappuram. He also said that there is a govt order to collect a small amount as a PTA fund.
"Some schools are violating this and are collecting amounts ranging from Rs 5,000 to 10,000. No admission will be withheld on account of that," he said, urging parents to not pay any such amount.The minister also indicated that the change in school timings will not be introduced this academic year. The govt received the report of the expert committee formed based on a high court decision."The report was prepared after detailed consideration of three areas, including academic activities in countries that are at the forefront of education in the world. It was found that the working days in the state, which are considered five days a week, are less than the working hours at the international level. Anti-drug campaigns will be intensified in schools. Entry of people into the school unnecessarily during class hours won't be allowed. If required, the school bag of a student can be examined in the presence of the teacher," Sivankutty said.Meanwhile, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the school pravesanolsavam to be held at the Govt Higher Secondary School in Kalavoor on June 2.
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