Thiruvananthapuram: The eighth class in the public schools in the state started today. The classes are in batches on the bio bubble model like the other classes started on the 1st of this month. Ninth and PlusOne classes will start on the 15th. Eighth grade begins early in the context of the National Achievement Survey 12 to test learning quality. Earlier, it was announced that classes 15 to 8 and 9 would be started. At present, the requirement will be examined as soon as the school change application process for Plus One admission is completed and applications for additional batches will be accepted from government schools. Additional batches will be allotted on a taluk basis considering the possibility.