
Kerala SSLC Exam pattern 2026: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released Kerala 10th exam pattern 2026 on the official website along with the Kerala SSLC time table 2026. Knowing the Kerala Class 10 exam pattern 2026 will help students to be familiar with the marking scheme, number of questions and types of questions asked in the exam. This, in turn, helps students to prepare for their exam in an effective manner. Kerala board will follow the same pattern followed in last year. Students can check the official website - sslcexam.kerala.gov.in/ to download the notification for the SSLC exam pattern 2026.
Kerala SSLC board will conduct the Kerala 10th exams 2026 from March 5 to 30, 2026. Students have to score 30-39 percent (D+ grade) to clear the exams. Those who fail in the SSLC exam will have to appear for the Kerala SSLC SAY Exam 2026. Kerala SSLC time table 2026 was released in October 2025.
- Kerala Board 10th Paper Pattern 2026
- How to Download Kerala SSLC pattern 2026?
- Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2026
- Kerala SSLC Prep Tips
- FAQs on Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2026
Kerala Board 10th Paper Pattern 2026
After knowing the Kerala SSLC syllabus 2026, students need to be aware of the exam pattern of Kerala class 10 board exams. The Kerala SSLC exam pattern 2026 will make the students familiar with the marking scheme, duration of the exam, the total number of questions. It will help the students to prepare for the exam in an effective manner and score well in the Kerala SSLC/ 10th Result.
Download the Kerala SSLC Pattern 2026 PDF here.
The Kerala SSLC pattern 2026 is given 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 |
Commonly asked questions
There are no changes in the Kerala SSLC exam Pattern in 2026. Kerala SSLC exam pattern 2026 was released along with the Kerala SSLC time table 2026. Students can check the pattern on the official website.
Kerala SSLC pattern 2026 will be available on the official website. Students can check the official website of the Kerala Board -sslcexam.kerala.gov.in/ in order to download the Kerala 10th exam pattern. However, to get the precise and correct marking scheme contact your respective schools. Kerala SSLC exam pattern 2026 will be released along with the SSLC time table 2026. Last year the pattern was released along with the SSLC time table.
How to Download Kerala SSLC pattern 2026?
- Open the official website - pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in/
- Click on 'SSLC Examination Notification 2026'
- Kerala SSLC Pattern 2026 will appear on the screen
- Download and save Kerala 10th pattern 2026 for further reference.
Commonly asked questions
Kerala SSLC Board exams are usually on the easier side of the spectrum but it totally depends on your preparation level and how the board is going to set the paper. It also depends on the checking. You have to prepare well in your board exams for scoring well.
It is advised that you complete the Kerala SSLC syllabus 2025 and know the exam pattern well. You must also solve the previous years' question papers for better preparation of the exam.
Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2026
Thosw who are preparing for the Kerala SSLC exam 2026 should understand the Kerala SSLC syllabus 2026. All the questions in the SSLC exam 2026 will be asked from the Kerala SSLC syllabus 2026 prescribed by KBPE. Read the steps here to download Kerala SSLC syllabus 2026.
- Open the official website - pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in/
- Click on 'SSLC Examination Syllabus 2026'
- Choose the 'Subject'. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan Syllabus 2026 will appear on the screen
- Take a print out of the Kerala 10th standard syllabus 2026 for further reference
Commonly asked questions
Yes, Kerala 10th question papers 2026 will be based on 100% Kerala SSLC syllabus 2026. Students must finish with their syllabus and know the exam pattern well at least a month prior to the exam. If any questions are there out of syllabus, students will be awarded with the marks.
Kerala SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 5 to 30, 2026. The Kerala board released the dates of the SSLC exam 2026 via press meet. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released the Kerala SSLC exam time table PDF 2026 on official website. Students will be able to download the SSLC time table 2026.
Kerala SSLC Prep Tips
Students can read the Kerala SSLC preparation tips given here. They are advised to prepare well for the Kerala SSLC exam 2026.
- Learn the Kerala 10th text books thoroughly.
- Understand the Kerala SSLC syllabus and learn accordingly.
- Practice old Kerala SSLC question papers
- Revise regularly so that they will not forget what they have learnt.
- Figure out weaker areas and concentrate more on them.
- Make short notes of every chapter.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, a few questions will repeat from previous year Kerala 10th question papers. Hence students are advised to go through the previous year Kerala 10th question papers and learn the repeated questions thoroughly.
FAQs on Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2026
Check FAQs on Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern below.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, there are choices in Kerala SSLC question paper. Students will get choice in all sections. They are advised to read the question paper carefully and select the questions wisely.
No, there is no negative marking in Kerala 10th exams 2026. The board will not deduct any marks for incorrect answers in the Kerala SSLC exams 2026. The Kerala SSLC exam 2026 will be conducted in pen and paper mode. The question paper will have MCQs, short answer questions, long answer questions, fill in the blanks, etc. Students have to know the pattern of the exam and prepare accordingly.
To get A+ in Kerala SSLC exam, students should get percentage between 90 and 100. Grade position for those students is Outstanding. Percentage between 80-89 is considered as A grade. B+ grade is awarded to those scoring between 70-79 percentage. 60-69 percentage is considered as B grade. 50-59 percentage is considered as C+ grade. 40-49 percentage is considered as C grade. 30-39 percentage is considered as D+ grade. 20-29 percentage is considered as D grade. Less than 20 percent is given E grade.
Every year, more than 4 lakh students appear for the Kerala SSLC exam. In 2024, 4,27,105 students appeared for the Kerala SSLC exam 2024. In 2023, more than 4 Lacs students have appeared for the Kerala SSLC exam. 419,554 students appeared for SSLC exam 2023. A total of 4,22,226 regular students and 990 private students appeared for the SSLC examinations in 2022. Kerala SSLC Result 2026 is expected to be announced in May 2026.
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Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty has announced that the Kerala SSLC syllabus 2026 will be reduced by 25 per cent from 2027. The Kerala SSLC textbooks published for the year 2027 will have the reduced syllabus. The board will soon publish the reduced Kerala SSLC syllabus 2027.
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