Thiruvananthapuram: Higher Secondary VHSE examinations begin in the state. The first-year Plus One exams, which were supposed to be completed in the last academic year, have now started due to the delay in starting the academic year in the covid situation. The exams started at 9.45 am. About four lakh students across the state appeared for the exam.
Malappuram district has the highest number of candidates appearing for the examination. Fewer students are appearing for the exams in Idukki. And 506 children in the Gulf countries. 906 students in Lakshadweep and 791 students in Mahe are appearing for the Plus One exams.
Education Minister V Sivankutty said there was no need for students to worry and all preparations for the exams have been completed.