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Malappuram Leads Kerala in Plus One Second Supplementary Allotment Results

State education officials released the second supplementary allotment list for higher secondary admissions on August 3, 2026. While 9,270 students across Kerala secured seats, Malappuram recorded the highest regional intake with 3,444 successful candidates.

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Key takeaways

  • A total of 9,270 students secured Plus One seats across Kerala in the second supplementary allotment published on August 3, 2026.
  • Malappuram saw the highest local activity with 3,444 students allotted seats out of 5,532 valid applications.
  • Statewide vacancies stand at 32,291 seats, significantly exceeding the 5,677 students who remain without an allotment.
  • Successful candidates must complete their permanent admission between 10 a.m. on August 4 and 4 p.m. on August 5, 2026.

Statewide Distribution and Vacancy Statistics

Data released on Monday, August 3, 2026, reveals that 9,270 students across Kerala secured placements in the Plus One higher secondary second supplementary allotment. Despite these admissions, a significant gap remains between available seats and unplaced applicants in specific regions. Statewide, 32,291 seats remain unoccupied, while 5,677 students are still seeking admission.

Regional Breakdown: Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Palakkad

In Malappuram, authorities processed 5,532 valid applications, which included 812 submissions from outside the district. While 3,444 students received allotments, 2,088 applicants remain unplaced. The district currently holds 1,607 remaining vacancies.

Kozhikode saw a different trend, where 1,496 students secured spots out of 2,331 valid applications. With a total of 2,804 seats available in the district, 1,308 spots remain open for the 835 students who have yet to receive an allotment. In Palakkad, 1,804 students were successful out of 3,113 applicants. There are 988 vacant seats left for the 1,309 students still waiting for placement.

Admissions Timeline and Model Residential Schools

Specialized institutions also reported their figures, with 10 students gaining entry into model residential schools. These institutions still have 382 vacant seats available. Education officials have established a strict window for finalizing these placements:

  • Admissions commence at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
  • The deadline for completing the process is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
  • All students assigned a seat in this round must secure permanent admission within this timeframe.

Source: The Hindu — National

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