Plus Two no longer mandatory for degree admission in Kerala
IN a major reform aimed at making higher education more flexible and inclusive, the Kerala government has decided that passing the Plus Two (Higher Secondary) examination will no longer be mandatory for admission to certain undergraduate degree programmes.
The new policy is intended to widen access to higher education by allowing students with recognised alternative qualifications and eligible vocational or equivalent academic backgrounds to pursue degree studies.
The move is part of the state's ongoing efforts to modernise the higher education sector and align it with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP).
Higher Education officials said the reform is expected to benefit students who were previously unable to continue their education through the conventional Plus Two route. Universities and colleges will implement the revised eligibility norms in accordance with government and university guidelines.
The government believes the decision will provide greater educational opportunities, promote lifelong learning, and encourage more students to enter higher education through multiple academic pathways. Detailed eligibility criteria and admission procedures will be notified by the respective universities and higher education institutions.
