This programme aims to cover a comprehensive set of subjects initially such as Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Business Studies, English, and Geography eventually expanding into additional subjects.
Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) a technology arm of the General Education Department of the Kerala government has launched an ambitious initiative to guide over 8 lakh students, preparing and supporting them for various undergraduate entrance examinations. The programme was inaugurated by General Education Minister V Sivankutty here on Saturday, Titled ‘Key to Entrance’.
The state’s commitment to expand educational opportunities and support students in Humanities, Science and commerce streams is it’s core objective, an official stated.
A portal has been created for the initiative offering free login access to higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students of government and aided schools allowing them access to a wide range of learning materials including question papers, assignments, broadcasting on the KITE VICTERS channel which started from September 30, with continuous transmission on two pm eVidya channels allotted exclusively for Kerala. Students who might miss out on the live sessions can always access them later through the KITE Youtube channel.
It has been stated that continuous evaluation of the progress shall be done through online model examinations to identify areas for improvement and also provide the students with self-assessment opportunities enabling them to analyze effective learning outcomes.
The Director of General Education (DGE) has issued directives to all schools ensuring smooth implementation of the initiative and providing the schools with necessary technical facilities available for students.
K Anvar Sadath, Chief Executive Officer, KITE, said this is the largest public entrance exam training system in Kerala, reaching nearly 8 lakh students.
“We aim to replicate the success of last year’s Crack the Entrance crash course, which saw excellent participation and impressive results for students preparing for Medical and Engineering entrance exams,” he added.