Disha Higher Education Fair Draws Big Crowds in Malappuram

Large Crowds

The Disha higher education exhibition at the MSP Parade Ground in Malappuram drew large crowds of school students on its inaugural day on Monday, November 9. Secondary and higher secondary students from schools across Malappuram and neighbouring districts arrived in groups to crowd the various stalls.

Event Details

Organised by the Career Guidance and Adolescent Counselling Cell under the General Education department, the five-day exhibition aims to guide students on higher education options after Plus Two, career-oriented courses, and scholarships. Around 80 government sector institutions are participating in the event. The programme also features career seminars led by experts from different fields, alongside information on the Kerala Differential Aptitude Test developed by the Higher Secondary wing of the General Education department, which registered students can take at the venue.

Leaders and Officials

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar inaugurated the exhibition, while General Education Minister N. Samsudheen presided over the function. Local Self Government Minister K.M. Shaji inaugurated the stalls. The event was also attended by CG&AC State coordinator C.M. Azeem, MLA T.V. Ibrahim, District Panchayat president P.A. Jabbar Haji, District Collector Vinay Goyal, General Education director Arun K. Vijayan, and Higher Secondary academic joint director K.K. Ashraf.

Context

Educational exhibitions and career fairs help students explore various academic paths and scholarship opportunities after finishing school. Such government-backed events connect young learners directly with institutional representatives and aptitude testing resources.