Over 300,000 candidates chose Category A schools despite 76,417 vacancies – Education Ministry

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The Education Ministry has explained that the concentration of demand for Category A schools is a major factor behind challenges encountered during the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise. Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said 313,283 candidates selected Category A schools as their first choice, despite only 76,417 vacancies bein

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Over 300,000 candidates chose Category A schools despite 76,417 vacancies – Education Ministry

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