THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government is mulling reduction of the academic year to eight months. As it is almost sure that the academics cannot begin in June, there are plans to reduce the period by two months and also lighten the subjects. The centre made preliminary talks with the education ministers of the state. Permission to open educational institutions will be only given once the situation is safe.

There is a possibility to cut down on examinations(mid-term and annual exams) along with the syllabus. NCERT will give further guidelines. The states will cut down accordingly. The days for art, sports, and other cultural activities will also be reduced.