No new batches for Plus One leave students anxious

Admission in a course or school of their choice may remain a dream for many

The government decision not to allow new batches in higher secondary schools citing additional financial burden has come as a blow to students and parents.

The high pass percentage (99.47%) in the SSLC examinations and the record number of students who secured A+ grade (1,21,318) have heightened worries that there will be a mad scramble for seats. With the first allotment list scheduled to come out on Wednesday, hopes of many students, particularly those in the northern districts such as Malappuram and Kozhikode, appear to have been dashed with no increase in batches forthcoming.

The government order says the chances of regular physical classes are low this academic year in view of COVID-19. More seats have been sanctioned in seven districts where there is a shortage, and, hence, there is no need to sanction new batches.