Kerala Plus One Exams 2021 to be conducted offline, SC dismisses plea to cancel exams

The matter was being heard by the Supreme Court bench of Justice AM Khanwilkar, CT Ravikumar, and Dinesh Maheshwari.

Kerala Plus One Exams 2021 will be conducted via offline mode for all the students of Class 11. According to the hearing conducted today, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging Kerala State Government’s decision to conduct the Class 11 exams in the state in the offline mode. The matter was being heard by the Supreme Court bench of Justice AM Khanwilkar, CT Ravikumar, and Dinesh Maheshwari. The Bench stated that it was convinced with the reasons given by the Kerala State Government in its affidavit.

The Supreme Court Bench further added that they trust the department and hope that the conduct of the exam will take place taking all the necessary precautions and steps to ensure the health and safety of students and staff members amid the ongoing pandemic situation.

During the previous hearing regarding the Kerala Plus One Exams 2021, the Kerala State Government reasoned with its decision to conduct the offline exams stating that students lack internet connectivity and it would not be possible to conduct online exams for all. Earlier, on September 3, the SC bench led by Justice Khanwilkar put a stay on the offline exams for the Kerala Plus One Exams. The order came when the government was asked by the court if it has analyzed COVID-19 situation in the state.

The court intervened after a rise in COVID-19 cases by nearly 70 percent was seen in the state. However, considering further decline in the cases, the petition has been dismissed by the SC.

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