DHSE Kerala Plus One Exam 2021: Model Exams Begin today, Class 11 Exams to start from 6th Sept amid COVID-19 Concerns

Kerala Plus One Exam 2021: As per the updates, the Department of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) has started the Kerala Plus One Model Exams from today, 31st August 2021. The model exams are being held for the practice of students. The authorities will conclude Kerala +1 model exams on 4th September 2021. The Kerala +1 exam 2021 is scheduled to begin from 6th September 2021. As the exam dates coming closer for Kerala +1 exam 2021, different parties have raised concerns over the exams being held offline and Model exams being held online. As Kerala touched 2 lakh active cases mark, worry surrounds many as students prepare for offline Plus One exam. Some people even point to the fact that online classes have done no good to students. Therefore they must get more time to prepare well for Kerala +1 exam 2021.

Concerns Raised Over Kerala Plus One Offline Exams

Among other concerns being raised, it is also being said that many students in Tribal, rural and backward areas have been unable to take any online classes. In such a scenario, it is likely that students will not be performing well and Plus One Model exams might just end up being a farce. Hence, it is being requested to the Government that Plus One Exams be postponed so that students can get some more time to prepare after sitting for a few offline classes.

Request from Teacher's Association

As per media reports, some Teachers' associations are requesting a postponement of these exams, especially Plus One Model exams as students will not be able to take them online due to the existing digital divide. Moreover, these Plus One Model exams are supposed to help students in rectifying their mistakes so that they can perform better in the main Kerala Plus One exams. However, with more than one paper on a day and many students appearing, this idea seems to not benefit students as they might end up learning nothing due to a lack of time.

Preparation of Kerala Plus One Exam

Kerala +1 Exam 2021 will be conducted in the state following all COVID-19 safety protocols. As a part of the preparation, the government will be holding cleaning and sanitisation drives in schools on 2nd, 3rd and 4th September 2021. Thermal scanners and sanitisers will also be made available to students at the exam hall and school uniform have not been made mandatory this time.