Kerala's Education Minister, V Sivankutty, has shared the new school timetable for the 2025–26 academic year. Now, students in classes 8 to 10 will spend more time in school each day and have some working Saturdays too.
Why More School Hours?
The new timetable helps Kerala schools follow national and state education rules. Students will spend 15 extra minutes in the morning and 15 extra minutes in the afternoon every day, except on Fridays. This way, schools can complete 1,100 teaching hours in a year.
Working Saturdays for Students
Earlier, the government planned 25 working Saturdays, but the Kerala High Court said that was not legal. Now, after checking with experts, the plan has changed. High school students will have to attend school on 7 Saturdays in total during the year. Other students will have fewer working days.
What did the Minister Say?
The minister said that this new timetable will help students learn better. He also said that other states like Gujarat, Delhi, and Karnataka already have more school days than Kerala. Even CBSE and ICSE schools in Kerala follow longer schedules.
Extra Activities in School
Schools in Kerala will also include fun and helpful activities like:
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Anti-drug campaigns
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Arts and sports festivals
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Special activities for differently-abled children
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Scholarship programs
How Many Working Days for Each Class?
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Classes 1 to 4: 198 working days
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Classes 5 to 7: 200 working days
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Classes 8 to 10: 204 working days
The minister said that the government is ready to talk to anyone who has questions or concerns about this new timetable. The goal is to give students good education while following the rules and laws.
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