Govt. stays implementation of minimum marks in Keralam schools

The government has decided to temporarily stay an order implementing minimum marks for classes VIII, IX, and X in the 2026-27 academic year.

Implementation of minimum marks was one of the most significant and debated decisions of the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.

The LDF had in 2024 given approval for the implementation of 30% minimum marks in the theory component of each subject in school examinations as part of steps to enhance the quality of education. The decision was taken in the wake of criticism from many sections that students were not achieving the desired learning outcomes.