Kerala Class 8 Results Date Declared: New Passing Rules Introduced 2024-25
March 24, 2025
Kerala’s New Education Policy for Class 8: A Shift Towards Quality Learning
The Kerala Class 8 examination results will be announced on April 4, 2025. This year, the state has introduced a new passing rule requiring students to score at least 30% in every subject to move on to Class 9. This change aims to improve academic standards and ensure that students have a solid understanding of their subjects before being promoted.
What Happens If a Student Fails?
Students who do not meet the 30% passing mark will get another chance to clear their exams through the "Save A Year" (SAY) exam. This supplementary exam will be held from April 25 to April 28, with results expected on April 30, 2025.
If a student fails the SAY exam, they must repeat Class 8. The previous "All-Pass" policy, which allowed students to move to the next grade regardless of their performance, has been removed. This ensures that students acquire the necessary knowledge before advancing.
Special Training Sessions for Failed Students
To help struggling students, special training sessions will be held from April 8 to April 24. These sessions will run daily from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, focusing on the subjects where students need improvement. The goal is to provide additional support and prepare students for the SAY exam.
Training Session Schedule
Date
Time
Details
April 8 - 24
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Focused training on weak subjects
April 25 - 28
Exam Dates
SAY exams for failed students
April 30
Results
SAY exam results announced
Previous Promotion Criteria in Kerala (Old Criteria)
Previously, students in Classes 5 and 8 were promoted based on the "No Detention Policy." Here’s how the old system worked:
Automatic Promotion: Students moved to the next grade even if they failed exams. This was done to prevent dropouts and encourage continuous learning.
Continuous Evaluation: Performance was assessed through regular tests, assignments, and year-round activities rather than final exams alone.
Grade-Based Promotion: Students in Classes 6 to 9 had to secure at least a C2 grade in all subjects, which was more lenient compared to the new 30% rule.
No Minimum Marks Requirement: There was no strict percentage requirement, making it easier for students to advance.
Comparison of Old and New Promotion Rules
Criteria
Old System
New System
Promotion Policy
Automatic promotion regardless of exam performance.
A minimum passing mark of 30% is required in each subject for promotion.
Passing Marks
No specific percentage is required; lenient grading.
Students must achieve at least 30% in all subjects to be promoted.
Supplementary Exams
No supplementary exams; students were automatically promoted.
Students who fail can take a SAY(Save A Year) exam after training sessions.
Assessment Method
Continuous evaluation with no strict minimums.
Standardized assessments with clear minimum marks set for each subject.
Impact on Students
Lower accountability, potential lack of preparedness for future academic challenges.
Higher accountability and emphasis on fundamental understanding before advancing.
Implementation Timeline
Policies remained largely unchanged for many years.
New rules were implemented starting from Class 8 in the 2024-25 academic year, expanding to Classes 9 and 10 in subsequent years.
Future Impact of the New Passing Rules
Class 9 in 2025-26 and Class 10 in 2026-27: The 30% minimum passing rule will be gradually introduced for higher classes in the coming years.
Better Learning Outcomes: This system is expected to improve students’ understanding of subjects and overall academic performance.
Increased Accountability: Schools and teachers will focus more on student learning rather than just promoting students automatically.
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Students must score at least 30% in each subject to be promoted to Class 9.
They can take the SAY exam from April 25 to April 28. If they pass, they will be promoted.
The results will be out on April 30, 2025
They will have to repeat Class 8.
Yes, special training sessions will be held from April 8 to April 24 to help students prepare for the SAY exam.
The policy was removed to ensure students learn properly before moving to the next grade, improving the overall quality of education.
Yes, the same rule will apply to Class 9 in 2025-26 and Class 10 in 2026-27.
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