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84.89% Girls, 68.41% Boys Become Eligible For Higher Studies

Kerala’s Higher Secondary Examination results for 2026 recorded a slight increase in the overall pass percentage to 77.97%. Girls outperformed boys, with 84.89% clearing the exam. Science stream students registered the highest success rate among streams. A total of 30,561 students secured all A+ grades, while 60 students achieved full marks. Idukki recorded the highest district-wise pass percentage. Results for technical, art, open school, and vocational higher secondary streams were also announced.

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Kerala SSLC 2026 results are out, with an overall pass rate of 99.07%. Kuttanad district achieved a perfect 100% pass, while Tirur recorded the lowest at 96.61%. Pathanamthitta led revenue districts with 99.73%. Over 30,000 students earned A+ in all subjects, with Malappuram reporting the highest number.

Kerala is bracing for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds as pre-monsoon showers intensify. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for several districts, with Thiruvananthapuram expecting significant downpours. Fishermen are advised to avoid the sea, and travellers should anticipate potential disruptions in popular tourist spots.

T P Ashrafali of IUML has secured the Kondotty seat in Kerala. He defeated CPM's Dr P Jiji by a substantial margin of 56,017 votes. This victory marks a significant win for IUML in the malappuram district. The constituency previously saw IUML's T V Ibrahim win in 2021.

P K Kunhalikutty secured a decisive victory in the Malappuram seat for the 2026 elections, garnering 1,31,632 votes. This win reinforces the Indian Union Muslim League's (IUML) long-standing dominance in the constituency, a stronghold for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in North Kerala.

Congress candidate V.S. Joy has achieved a historic victory in Malappuram's Thavanur Assembly seat, a region traditionally dominated by Muslim candidates. This win is seen as a significant political milestone and a reflection of shifting electoral dynamics, underscoring Kerala's enduring secular values and inclusive electorate.

IUML's Adv M Rahmathulla has secured a decisive victory in the Manjeri Assembly seat, defeating Independent V M Musthafa by a significant margin of 57,887 votes. Rahmathulla garnered 1,13,622 votes, reinforcing the IUML's long-standing dominance in this UDF stronghold within Kerala's malappuram district.

IUML's K M Shaji has won the Vengara seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. This constituency, a stronghold for the IUML within the UDF, has consistently seen the party secure victories with significant margins. The electorate, with a strong Muslim-majority base, prioritizes local issues like education and infrastructure, reinforcing IUML's enduring dominance.

Manjalamkuzhi Ali of IUML has clinched the Mankada Assembly seat with 110,692 votes, defeating an Independent. This Muslim-majority constituency in Malappuram, known for its high voter turnout, has historically seen close contests between UDF and LDF. Ali's victory continues IUML's dominance in this north Kerala stronghold, a trend shaped by minority solidarity and local issues.

TV Ibrahim of IUML has secured victory in the Vallikkunnu constituency for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. This UDF stronghold, known for its strong Muslim demographic and high voter turnout, has consistently favored the IUML. Past elections show a clear mandate for the party, underscoring its deep-rooted influence and focus on local issues like fisheries and education.

Congress candidate A P Anilkumar has secured victory in the Wandoor (SC) seat in Kerala's malappuram district, garnering 1,21,074 votes. The constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 69.26% in the closely contested 2026 assembly elections. Anilkumar successfully retained the seat for the Congress party.

Counting is underway in Kerala's Eranad constituency, with results eagerly anticipated. The seat, currently held by IUML's P.K. Basheer, saw him win by a significant margin of 22,546 votes in the 2021 assembly elections against an independent candidate.

Tanur, a key Kerala constituency in Malappuram, faces a fierce electoral battle. Historically leaning towards IUML, the seat witnessed a stunning independent victory in 2021, highlighting its volatility. With a significant Muslim electorate and high turnout, upcoming elections will focus on development, jobs, and local issues, keeping all parties on edge.

IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram secured a decisive victory in the Perinthalmanna constituency for the 2026 elections, garnering 1,04,888 votes. This win reinforces the IUML's strong hold on the seat, a key battleground in Malappuram known for its high voter turnout and intense UDF-LDF rivalry.

In Kerala's malappuram district, the Thavanur Assembly constituency, a general seat with over 200,000 voters, has consistently seen LDF-aligned independents triumph over traditional UDF forces. Recent elections in 2021 and 2016 highlight narrow victories for Independent Dr. K.T. Jaleel, underscoring the seat's unique electoral pattern driven by local issues and minority outreach.

Tirurangadi, a key constituency in Kerala's malappuram district, consistently demonstrates IUML's dominance within the UDF. The seat, with over 200,000 voters, has seen the IUML secure victories in recent elections, notably in 2021 and 2016, by significant margins.