Kerala Board Exam 2026: Kerala SSLC, Plus Two Date Sheet, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, PYQP, Result

Samarpita Goswami

Updated On: September 26, 2025 01:12 PM

Kerala Board Exam 2026 will be conducted in March. The exam is expected to be conducted from March 3 to March 26, 2026, for both SSLC and Plus Two. You can find the date sheet online.
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Kerala Board Exam 2026 is expected to be conducted from March 3 to March 26, 2026. For SSLC, the Kerala Board of Public Examination is responsible, and for Plus Two Directorate of Higher Secondary Education is responsible for conducting the exams. You can find the time table published on the official website of KBPE and DHSE on November 1, 2026, tentatively, just like the timeline followed last year. The registration forms for SSLC and Plus Two are filled out through the respective school premises, according to which an admit card is published. After the conclusion of the exams, the results will be published on the official website.

You will be given your passing status according to the result published online, and if you are not able to pass, then you will be required to appear for the SAY exams. Check out more information about the Kerala Board Exam 2026 here:

Kerala Board Overview

The Kerala Board of Public Examinations was established in 1965 to administer basic education from lower primary to higher secondary education. The board is committed to spreading education and skills among students through private and regular modes, focusing on the marginalized socio-economic and religious minority sections. It conducts and regularizes education at all levels of the formal schooling system, from class I to class XII.  The Kerala board offers affiliation to schools and provides support and leadership for all educational institutions under its jurisdiction. Over 12000 schools are affiliated with the Kerala Board of Public Examinations, which accounted for around 4 lakh students appearing for the Kerala SSLC examination. The Kerala board sets the question papers, syllabus, and exam pattern for the appearing batches as per the latest trends in education. This article will serve as a guide for essential details related to the Kerala board examinations.

Kerala Board Exam 2026 Highlights

You can get a quick rundown on the Kerala Board 2026 below:

Name of the Board

Kerala Board of Public Examinations

Level of Recognition

State Level

Exams Administered

10th board, 12th board

Exam Frequency

Once a year

KBPE Board Exam Dates

Kerala 10th Board: March 3 to 26, 2026

Kerala 12th Board: March 3 to 26, 2026

Mode of Exam

Offline

Full Marks

100

KBPE Board Exam Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

KBPE Board Admit Card

KBPE 10th board: February/March 2026

KBPE 12th board: February/March 2026

KBPE Board Results

May/June 2026

Negative Marking

No

Official Websites

KBPE Board: http://www.kbpe.org.in/

Contact Details

Email ID: Kbpe.Org.In@Gmail.Com

Kerala Board Date Sheet 2026

The Kerala exam date sheet is expected to be released in November 2025 for both classes. Till then, you can check out the tentative date sheets below:

SSLC

You can check out the tentative Kerala SSLC Time Table 2026 below:

Dates Subject Name
March 2026

First Language Part 1: Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Additional English, Additional Hindi, Sanskrit (academic), Sanskrit Oriental, Arabic (academic), Arabic Oriental

March 2026

Second language: English

March 2026

Mathematics

March 2026

First Language Part 2: Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Special English, Fisheries Science, Arabic Oriental – Part 2

March 2026

Physics

March 2026

Third language: Hindi, General knowledge

March 2026

Chemistry

March 2026

Biology

March 2026

Social Science

Plus Two

You can refer to the tentative Kerala Plus Two Time Table 2026 below:

Dates

Subject

March 2026 Physics, Sociology, Anthropology
March 2026 Home Science, Gandhian Studies, Philosophy, Journalism, Computer Science, Statistics
March 2026 Mathematics, Part 3 languages, Sanskrit Sastra, Psychology
March 2026 Chemistry, History, Islamic History and Culture, Business studies, Communicative studies
March 2026 Geography, Music, Social work, Geology, Accountancy
March 2026 Biology, Electronics, Political Science, Sanskrit Sahithya, Computer Application, English Literature
March 2026 Part 1 English
March 2026 Part 2 languages, Computer Information Technology (old), Computer Science and Information Technology
March 2026 Economics, Electronic Service Technology (old), Electronic Systems

Kerala Board Registration Form 2026

Candidates must fill up the forms provided by their schools within the stipulated deadline. Once the students submit the Kerala SSLC Application Form 2026 and Kerala Plus Two Application Form 2026 , the school must upload the details on the registration portal.

Filling up the form is a matter of utmost concentration. You should complete the registration form before the last date to avoid a last-minute rush and possible errors. You are divided into the categories: School Candidates, Private Candidates, Re-Admitted Candidates, Attendance Recouped Candidates, and Candidature Canceled Candidates. Each type of candidate has a unique registration process to avoid the rush. Any error in the information should be notified to the school authorities and corrected immediately. It is recommended that students take parental or teacher supervision while filling up the form. Incomplete application forms, application forms with wrong information, and applications with application fees not paid in full may be canceled.

Kerala Board Syllabus 2026

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2026 can be downloaded by appearing students from keralapareekshabhavan.gov.in. Even the Kerala Plus Two Syllabus 2026 is updated in PDF format for all subjects. Keeping a copy of the syllabus would help you formulate better examination strategies. You are advised to rely only on the revised syllabus for 2026. Students should resolve all their queries regarding the weightage of each topic from the syllabus and emphasize important chapters that can fetch more marks. Finishing the syllabus within the current year is imperative to save sufficient time for revising at least twice or thrice before the exam.

Kerala Board Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern will help you understand the types of papers that will be presented during the board exams, along with the duration of the paper and the weightage allotted for each paper. Check out the exam pattern for both classes below:

SSLC

Refer to the Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2026 below:

Subjects

Total Marks

Duration

First Language Paper 1

50

1.5 hours

First Language Paper 2

50

1.5 hours

Second Language English

100

2.5 hours

Third Language Hindi/General Knowledge

50

1.5 hours

Physics

50

1.5 hours

Chemistry

50

1.5 hours

Biology

50

1.5 hours

Social Science

100

2.5 hours

Mathematics

100

2.5 hours

Plus Two

Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2026 is given in the table given below:

Particulars

Continous Evaluation

Practical

Theory

Total

Duration

Subjects without Practicals

20

80

100

2 ½ hrs

For Music

20

80

40

140

1 ½ hrs

Biology

20

40

60

120

2 hrs

For other Subjects with Pract.

20

40

60

120

2 hrs

Kerala Board Admit Card 2026

Kerala SSLC Admit Card 2026 and Kerala 12th Admit Card 2026 will be distributed by February 2026. The respective schools will share the admit cards at least three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The admit card is considered an identity proof. Only the private students will be issued admit cards online. Your name, photo, signature, exam date, and time are some of the major information that will be mentioned on the admit card. Invigilators of the examination may request the students to show their admit card and ID proof while signing the attendance sheet. Hence, you must also carry any other identification card along with the admit card.

Kerala Class 10, 12 Preparation Tips 2026

Check some tried and tested Kerala SSLC Preparation Tips 2026 and Kerala Plus Two Preparation Tips 2026 below:

  • Good understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern - You should possess a good understanding of the Kerala board class 10 and 12 syllabus. With in-depth knowledge of the syllabus, you can decide which topics should be given priority.
  • Focus on important topics in the syllabus - Among all the chapters in the syllabus, you should find out the marks allotted to them. As per the marking scheme, you can figure out the important chapters and focus more on them.
  • Prepare personal notes - You are suggested to make notes while studying the subject. These notes help students to quickly revise the syllabus.
  • Revise the syllabus regularly - Once the syllabus is completed, you are suggested to regularly revise it. A thorough revision will help you to gain a good understanding of the subject.
  • Solve questions - Completing the syllabus is not sufficient. You need to test your knowledge of the subject by solving questions from sample papers and previous year question papers.

Kerala Board Previous Year Question Papers

You can take reference to the types of questions, marking schemes, question patterns, and other important insights for the preparations using the Kerala Board Previous Year Question Papers. Check the direct links below:

SSLC

You can check out the Kerala SSLC Previous Year Question Paper here:

Name of the Subjects

Download PDF

Physics Paper

Download PDF

Chemistry Paper

Download PDF

Biology Paper

Download PDF

English Paper

Download PDF

Hindi Paper

Download PDF

Mathematics Paper

Download PDF

Social Science Paper

Download PDF

Malayalam Paper

Download PDF

Plus Two

The Kerala Plus Two Previous Year Question Papers are given below:

Subject

Question Paper PDF

Physics

Download PDF

Chemistry

Download PDF

Mathematics

Download PDF

Biology

Download PDF

Geography

Download PDF

English

Download PDF

Hindi

Download PDF

Kerala Model Question Paper 2025-26

The model test papers are uploaded on the official websites to help you learn about the latest question paper pattern. Check out the simple procedure to download the model test papers for both SSLC and Plus Two exams below:

SSLC

You can follow the simple procedure given below to download the Kerala SSLC Model Question Paper 2025-26 :

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Kerala, at scert.kerala.gov.in.
  • Step 2: The home page will open on your screen, where you have to click on the option called “Model Question Paper Class VIII to X”
  • Step 3: A new page with the subject-wise model test papers for all classes will open on your screen. You can now download the model test papers accordingly.

Plus Two

You can follow the simple procedure given below to download the Kerala Plus Two Model Paper 2025-26 :

  • Step 1: First, go to the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education at dhsekerala.gov.in/mainpage.aspx
  • Step 2: The homepage will open on your screen, where you have to scroll down to the News section.
  • Step 3: Now, click on Sample Question Papers.
  • Step 4: Now, select the “Second Year” option. The PDF of the question papers will open on your screen.

Kerala Board Result 2026

KPBSE is expected to announce the Kerala SSLC Result 2026 on May 9, 2026. You can check the results through the link provided on the official result portals. The Kerala SSLC results will be available on keralaresults.nic.in and results.kite.kerala.gov.in. To download the mark sheet, candidates must log in using their roll number and date of birth. Also, students will get the opportunity to check their results from an app of the Kerala government called "Saphalam", which can be downloaded from the Google App Store. Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 is also expected to be released on the same day. The result will include details such as the student's name, registration number, school name, date of birth, gender, list of subjects and their codes, marks acquired in each subject, total marks, and qualifying status. After the results are released, students can apply for re-evaluation or a compartment exam. The forms can be obtained from the school premises and must be filled out before the due date.

Kerala Board Marksheet 2026

After the announcement of the Kerala Class 10 and 12 results, the board will release the marksheet. The board will provide the marksheet to schools, and students will have to visit the schools to collect the marksheet. The Kerala SSLC Marksheet 2026 and Kerala Plus Two Marksheet 2026 will include details such as the student’s name, parents’ names, name of the board, subjects, marks achieved in each subject, and total marks. After receiving the marksheet, students will have to ensure that all the details mentioned on it are correct.

Kerala Passing Marks 2026

The minimum passing marks for the Kerala board are 30%. You can check out the passing marks for both SSLC and Plus Two below:

SSLC

Check out the Kerala SSLC Passing Marks for Theory 2026 below:

Subjects

Total Score

SSLC passing marks 2025

First Language

100

30

English

100

30

Hindi

50

15

Social Science

100

30

Physics

50

15

Chemistry

50

15

Biology

50

15

Mathematics

100

30

Information Technology (Practicals)

40

12

Total

640

192

Plus Two

Check out the Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2026 below:

Subject

Qualifying score for TE

Overall qualifying score

English

24

30

Chemistry

18

30

Physics

18

30

Biology

(Botany and Zoology)

18

30

Computer science

18

30

Mathematics

24

30

Economics

24

30

Political science

24

30

History

24

30

Psychology

18

30

Geography

18

30

Kerala Grading System 2026

A proper grading system has been curated by the Kerala Board to create the results of the students. Check out the grading system for both SSLC and Plus Two from the table given below:

SSLC

Check the Kerala SSLC Grading System 2026 mentioned here:

GRADE

GRADE POINTS

RANGE OF MARKS

REMARKS

A+

9

90-100

Outstanding

A

8

80-89

Excellent

B+

7

70-79

Very Good

B

6

60-69

Good

C+

5

50-59

Above Average

C

4

40-49

Average

D+

3

30-39

Marginal

D

2

20-29

Improvement Required

E

1

<20

Improvement Required

Plus Two

Check out the Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2026 below:

Grade

Grade Range

A+

Total Score 180 to 200

A

Total Score 160 to 179

B+

Total Score 140 to 159

B

Total Score 120 to 139

C+

Total Score 100 to 119 with TE Score greater than or equal to 30% of TE Maximum

C

Total Score 80 to 99 with TE Score greater than or equal to 30% of TE Maximum

D+

Total Score 60 to 79 with TE Score greater than or equal to 30% of TE Maximum

D

Total Score 40 to 59 or TE Score less than 30% of TE Maximum

E

Total Score below 40

Kerala Supplementary Exam Time Table 2026

The Kerala board conducts the supplementary exams for students who were not able to get the minimum passing marks on their first attempt. Check out the tentative schedule for both SSLC and Plus Two from the tables given below:

SSLC

Check the tentative Kerala SSLC Supplementary Exam Time Table 2026 below:

Subjects

Date

Timing

First language - part 1

May 2026

9.45 AM to 11.30 AM

Physics

May 2026

1.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Mathematics

May 2026

9.45 AM to 11.30 AM

First language - part 2

May 2026

1.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Chemistry

May 2026

9.45 AM to 11.30 AM

English

June 2026

1.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Biology

June 2026

9.45 AM to 11.30 AM

Social Science

June 2026

1.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Hindi/General Knowledge

June 2026

9.45 AM to 11.30 AM

IT

June 2026

1.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Plus Two

Check out the tentative Kerala Plus Two Supplementary Exam Date 2026 below:

Date

Time

Subjects

June 23, 2026

Forenoon

PART II LANGUAGES, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

June 23, 2026

Afternoon

CHEMISTRY, HISTORY, ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE, BUSINESS

STUDIES, COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

June 24, 2026

Forenoon

ENGLISH (Part I)

June 24, 2026

Afternoon

GEOGRAPHY, MUSIC, SOCIAL WORK, GEOLOGY, ACCOUNTANCY

June 25, 2026

Forenoon

MATHEMATICS, PART III LANGUAGES, SANSKRIT SASTRA, PSYCHOLOGY

June 25, 2026

Afternoon

HOME SCIENCE, GANDHIAN STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY, JOURNALISM,

COMPUTER SCIENCE, STATISTICS

June 26, 2026

Forenoon

PHYSICS, SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY

June 26, 2026

Afternoon

ECONOMICS, ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

June 27, 2026

Forenoon

BIOLOGY, ELECTRONICS,POLITICAL SCIENCE, SANSKRIT SAHITHYA,

COMPUTER APPLICATION, ENGLISH LITERATURE

Kerala Supplementary Result 2026

The supplementary result will be published after the exams are concluded. You can check out the procedure to check the results from the pointers given below:

SSLC

Kerala SSLC SAY Exam Result 2026 will be published on the official website. Follow the simple procedure given below to download the supplementary results:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the results portal created by the Kerala Board of Public Examination at results.kite.kerala.gov.in/results/
  • Step 2: The home page will open on your screen, where you have to click on “SSLC SAY Results 2026”.
  • Step 3: Enter your registration number and date of birth, and click on search to search for the result.

Plus Two

Kerala Plus Two SAY Exam Result 2026 can be checked by following the simple procedure given below to download the result:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education at dhsekerala.gov.in/mainpage.aspx
  • Step 2: The homepage will open on your screen, where you have to click on the Services option and then click on Results.
  • Step 3: On the new page, you are required to enter your roll number and then check the result accordingly

Kerala Board Exam 2026 will take place in March. Make sure to catch all the latest updates regarding the exams by visiting the respective website of the board.

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FAQs

Is the Kerala board easier than CBSE?

There are numerous boards in India and every board is focused on a different syllabus when you are giving your board exams through your state-specific board then the syllabus will be more focused on regional languages and local topics. There are multiple differences between the Kerala board and the CBSE board but with proper preparations, you can score good marks in either of them.

How to get full marks in Kerala Boards 2026?

To achieve full marks in Kerala Boards 2026 you must start preparing for the exams as soon as possible. Making an efficient study plan and following it dedicatedly would be a crucial step in achieving this feat. To further boost your preparations, make sure to practice mock tests.

What is the first class percentage in Kerala plus two exams?

Students securing grade B or above in all the subjects or securing 60% or above percentage in all the subjects are said to have achieved a first-class percentage. Students must have got 60% or above marks in both theory and practical exams. 

What is the 12th-grade exam called in Kerala?

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) conducts the 12th-grade examination in Kerala. Kerala Class 12th board exam is called Plus Two Exam in Kerala state. Kerala State Education Board (KSEB) conducts the Class 10 exams which are called SSLC Exams.

How much percentage do I need to get an A+ in Kerala SSLC Exams?

If you want to secure an A+ grade in Kerala SSLC exams, then you must score between 90 to 100 marks in each subject. Students scoring above 90% marks will be provided with an A+ grade.

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