General Education Minister of Kerala 2026 — N Samsudheen
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | N Samsudheen |
| Full Portfolio | General Education, Literacy Movement, Waqf and Hajj Pilgrimage, Minority Welfare |
| Party | Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) |
| Constituency | Mannarkkad |
| District | Palakkad |
| In Office Since | May 18, 2026 |
| Born | May 31, 1969, Murivazhikkal, Paravanna, Tirur, Kerala |
| Education | BCom, MCom, LLB — Thunchan Memorial Govt College Tirur, Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College Tirurangadi, Govt Law College Kozhikode |
| Spouse | Rafitha K P |
| MLA Since | May 14, 2011 from Mannarkkad constituency |
N Samsudheen — Minister Office Contact 2026
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Minister Office Address | Room No. 701, 7th Floor, Annex II, Trivandrum Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Grievance Portal | keralacm.gov.in |
| Official Website | education.kerala.gov.in |
General Education Department Kerala — Official Contact Details
| Office/Section | Phone | Email / Website | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Department (D Section) | 0471-2518689 | — | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Sharmila Mary Joseph IAS | — | — | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Director, General Education Shri. Snehil Kumar Singh IAS | — | — | Directorate of General Education, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Department Website | — | education.kerala.gov.in | — |
| KITE (Education Technology) | 0471-2700771 | kite.kerala.gov.in | Kochi |
| SCERT Kerala | 0471-2341883 | scertkerala.gov.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) | 0471-2341883 | keralapareekshabhavan.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) | — | samagrakerala.gov.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Minority Welfare Department | — | minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
General Education Department Kerala — Key Functions
- Administration of all government and aided schools — LP, UP, High School and Higher Secondary
- Kerala Syllabus curriculum development through SCERT Kerala
- Conducting SSLC and Plus Two (HSE) public examinations through KBPE
- Implementation of mid-day meal scheme (PM Poshan) in government schools
- Digital education through KITE and IT@School programme
- Kerala Literacy Mission Authority — eradicating illiteracy
- Teacher training and professional development through SIEMAT
- Administration of Minority Welfare scholarships and schemes
- Waqf Board administration and Hajj pilgrimage facilitation
Important Kerala Education Exam Dates 2026-27
| Exam | Class | Conducting Body | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSLC Public Examination | Class 10 | KBPE | keralapareekshabhavan.in |
| Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) | Class 12 (Plus Two) | KBPE/DHSE | dhsekerala.gov.in |
| KEAM 2027 | Plus Two pass | CEE Kerala | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| KTET (Teacher Eligibility Test) | Teacher candidates | KBPE | keralapareekshabhavan.in |
| School Kalolsavam 2026-27 | All classes | General Education Dept | education.kerala.gov.in |
Minority Welfare Schemes Under N Samsudheen
| Scheme | Benefit | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Financial aid for minority students Class 1-10 | minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Financial aid for minority students above Class 10 | minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in |
| Hajj Subsidy | Financial assistance for Hajj pilgrimage | Kerala Hajj Committee |
| Waqf Properties | Administration of Waqf properties in Kerala | Kerala Waqf Board |
Previous General Education Ministers of Kerala
| Minister | Period | Government |
|---|---|---|
| N Samsudheen | May 2026 — present | Satheesan UDF Government |
| V Sivankutty | May 2021 — May 2026 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| C Raveendranath | May 2016 — May 2021 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| P K Abdu Rabb | May 2011 — May 2016 | Oommen Chandy UDF Government |
Kerala Government 2026 — Related Pages
- Chief Minister of Kerala 2026 — VD Satheesan — CM profile, office address, contact number and salary details
- VD Satheesan Contact Number — Kerala CM office phone, grievance portal and secretariat address
- Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 — All 21 ministers with verified portfolios, party and constituency
- Kerala Ministers Car Numbers 2026 — Official vehicle numbers and complete portfolio list
- Kerala Human Rights Commission — Chairman, address and contact details
N Samsudheen is the Education Minister of Kerala in the VD Satheesan cabinet formed after the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. N Samsudheen is a member of the IUML and represents the Mannarkkad constituency. The VD Satheesan cabinet is a UDF government.
The official contact details of N Samsudheen, Education Minister of Kerala, are available through the Kerala Government official website at kerala.gov.in and through the minister’s official office. Contact details are listed on this page above. For official correspondence, use the ministerial office address in Thiruvananthapuram.
N Samsudheen represents the Mannarkkad constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. N Samsudheen is a member of the IUML party and won the Mannarkkad seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as part of the UDF alliance led by the Indian National Congress.
N Samsudheen is a member of the IUML. As Education Minister in the VD Satheesan cabinet, N Samsudheen represents the IUML in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition government of Kerala formed in 2026.
The Kerala Education Minister is responsible for overseeing the Education department of the Kerala state government, formulating policies, administering the department budget, and implementing government schemes related to Education in Kerala. As minister, N Samsudheen is accountable to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the performance and administration of the Education department.
To contact Kerala Education Minister N Samsudheen, you can reach the ministerial office through the contact details listed on this page. Official correspondence can be sent to the Minister of Education, Government of Kerala, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram. Public grievances can also be submitted through the Kerala Government’s online portal at keralagrievances.gov.in.
Information sourced from Kerala Government official ministers page and Kerala Legislative Assembly records. Updated September 2026.
Profile by Robins Antony, Webova Soft, Changanacherry, Kerala. Data sourced from official Kerala Government records as of September 2026.
