The SSLC (Class X) exams began today across Kerala, with 417,497 students at 3,047 centers. Education Minister V. Sivankutty wished students success and urged confidence. Plus One exams also started, while Plus-2 begins Friday. Lakshadweep has 633 candidates. Gulf region exams, also with 633 students, are postponed due to the West Asia conflict ending March 30.