Disha higher education exhibition draws large crowds in Malappuram

Students in front of a stall at Disha higher education exhibition at MSP Parade Ground, Malappuram, on Monday. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN The Disha higher education exhibition being held at the MSP Parade Ground here 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, crowding the stalls. Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar inaugurating the Disha higher education exhibition being held at the MSP Parade Ground in Malappuram. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN Disha, organised by the Career Guidance and Adolescent Counselling Cell (CG&AC) under the General Education department, aims to guide students on higher education options after Plus Two, career-oriented courses and scholarships. Around 80 institutions in the government sector are participating in the five-day exhibition.The exhibition also provides information on the Kerala Differential Aptitude Test (K-DAT), developed by the Higher Secondary wing of the General Education department. Students who have registered can take the aptitude test at the venue. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen delivering presidential address at the inauguration of Disha higher education expo at MSP Parade Ground, Malappuram, on Monday. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN Career seminars led by experts from different fields are also part of the programme.Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar inaugurated the exhibition. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen presided over the function. Local Self Government Minister K.M. Shaji inaugurated the stalls.C.M. Azeem, CG&AC State coordinator, explained the programme. T.V. Ibrahim, MLA, District Panchayat president P.A. Jabbar Haji, District Collector Vinay Goyal and other officials attended the function.General Education director Arun K. Vijayan welcomed the gathering. Higher Secondary academic joint director K.K. Ashraf proposed a vote of thanks. Published - November 09, 2026 11:30 pm IST