THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday announced that the school admission procedures in the state for the next academic year will begin from May 18.

Students and parents can come to the schools and take admission by observing the COVID-19 protocols. The Chief Minister further added that admissions can also be taken online through a portal which will be soon launched by KITE.

The CM also added that 200 exam centres will be set up for students belonging to SC/ST community, students staying in hilly regions and coastal areas. These facilities can be utilised by those students who are appearing for SSLC, Plus one and Plus two exams.