Severe Weather Forces Delay of Kerala State Eligibility Test and Equivalency Exams
Heavy rainfall across Kerala has prompted the immediate postponement of the State Eligibility Test and higher secondary equivalency exams. New dates for both assessments will be announced as authorities monitor the weather situation.
Key takeaways
- The Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) scheduled for Sunday, August 2, is officially postponed due to heavy rainfall.
- Higher secondary equivalency exams set for the same date have also been delayed by the General Education department.
- Candidates are advised to check the LBS Centre for Science and Technology website for revised examination schedules.
- Revised dates for both exams will be announced by state authorities at a later time.
Emergency Postponement Amidst Monsoon Surges
In response to persistent heavy rainfall across the state, Kerala authorities officially deferred the State Eligibility Test (SET) originally scheduled for Sunday, August 2. The General Education department’s higher secondary wing also suspended the equivalency examination slated for the same day, citing the hazardous weather conditions as the primary factor for the delay.
Official Guidance for Candidates
The LBS Centre for Science and Technology will provide updated timelines for the rescheduled SET. Officials have instructed all registered candidates to monitor the institution’s official website for the revised examination calendar. Similarly, the higher secondary wing intends to announce a new date for the equivalency exam once the rainfall subsides and conditions stabilize.
- Affected Exams: State Eligibility Test (SET) and Higher Secondary Equivalency Exam.
- Original Date: Sunday, August 2.
- Status: Postponed until further notice.
The decision, announced late Saturday evening on August 1, 2026, aims to ensure student safety as local infrastructure manages the impact of the monsoon season. Education officials have not yet provided a specific window for the new testing dates.
Source: The Hindu — National
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