General Education
Coverage of General Education in the Nexus archive.
- 2,914 students dropped out of State syllabus schools in 2024-25 in Kerala; 36.65% are migrant workers’ children
2,914 students dropped out of State syllabus schools in Kerala during 2024-25, with 36.65% being children of migrant workers. The dropouts occurred as families returned to their native states or relocated for work, according to Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen.
- Kerala Plus One seat shortage: Govt plans 120 more temporary batches in four Malabar districts
The Kerala government plans to create 120 additional temporary batches in four Malabar districts to address a Plus One seat shortage. The proposal, likely to be discussed in the next Cabinet meeting, follows district and taluk-level scrutiny indicating increased demand for these seats. Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen highlighted the findings in the Assembly.
- Outlay for general education goes up in Kerala Budget
The Kerala Budget allocates ₹1,477.57 crore for general education, with ₹1,032.28 crore aimed at improving quality and academic standards. Former Education Minister V. Sivankutty criticizes the Budget as lacking vision.
- How GOP State Lawmakers Are Reshaping General Education
GOP state lawmakers are reshaping general education by influencing core classes, leading to higher education becoming a political issue. Legislators are increasingly determining colleges’ core classes, highlighting political tensions in higher education.