Kochi: The eagerly awaited results of the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEEM) are expected to be released shortly, following the approval of a vital “mark consolidation” formula aimed at ensuring fairness for students studying under the Kerala syllabus. The announcement has sparked widespread relief among the academic community.
The newly endorsed mechanism standardizes marks across different grading systems used in the state – particularly addressing disparities between CBSE, ICSE, and Kerala state board evaluations. Under this system, students' performance will be recalibrated so that their scores align equitably with those from varying academic backgrounds. Education officials confirmed the state’s academic council has finalized the formula, marking a significant step toward transparent and equitable ranking.
Kerala-board students had voiced concerns that without adjustment, their grades could potentially disadvantage them in competitive entrance exams like KEEM, compared to peers who follow national syllabi. The introduction of mark normalization is seen as a timely resolution to these disparities.
Sources indicate that the examination authority is making final preparations to publish the KEEM scorecards within days. Students are advised to stay alert to official updates released through the Directorate of Technical Education and the official KEEM portal.
The resolution brings a sigh of relief to thousands of aspirants and their families across Kerala. Many expressed appreciation for the measure, noting that it levels the playing field and acknowledges the rigor of the Kerala syllabus. As exam tension gives way to optimism, students now await their results with renewed confidence.