The Kerala government has issued a new order allowing higher secondary students in the Commerce and Humanities streams, who have Economics as one of their subjects, to study Mathematics as an additional subject. This will help students appearing for various national-level entrance exams where Mathematics is a required subject in Class 11 and 12.
Eligible students can now register for Mathematics through SCOLE Kerala (State Council for Open and Lifelong Education, Kerala). However, this facility will be available only from the 2025-26 academic year onwards.
Mathematics for Commerce and Humanities Students: A Game Changer
Why This Decision is Important?
Many entrance exams, including CUET, require students to have Mathematics in their higher secondary education. Until now, Commerce and Humanities students struggled to qualify for these exams. This new government order allows them to take Mathematics as an additional subject, solving this issue.
Who Can Apply?
- Students enrolled in Kerala Higher Secondary Commerce and Humanities streams.
- Those who have Economics as one of their subjects.
- Students joining from the 2025-26 academic year onwards (Previous batches are not eligible).
How to Register for Mathematics via SCOLE Kerala?
Students interested in taking Mathematics as an additional subject must enroll through SCOLE Kerala. This initiative provides flexibility, allowing students to qualify for better career and higher education opportunities.
Benefits of Choosing Mathematics as an Additional Subject
- Qualify for National-Level Exams – Exams like CUET and management entrance tests require Mathematics.
- Better Career Prospects – Mathematics opens doors to banking, finance, data science, and engineering courses.
- Flexible Learning via SCOLE Kerala – Students can study Mathematics without affecting their core subjects.
Download the Government Order & Press Release
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| Mathematics for Commerce and Humanities Students-Govt Order GO No.1708/2025/Gen.Edn dtd 01-03-2025 |
| Press Realaese by SCOLE Kerala |
To help students and parents understand this new initiative, we are sharing the official Government Order (GO) and press release above. Click the links to download and read them in detail.
