By Shobhit Saini, Senior Executive
Kerala SSLC Exam pattern 2027: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released Kerala 10th exam pattern. Knowing the Kerala Class 10 exam pattern will help students to be familiar with the marking scheme, number of questions and types of questions asked in the Kerala 10th. This, in turn, helps students to prepare for their exam in an effective manner. Students can check the official website - sslcexam.kerala.gov.in/ to download the notification for the SSLC exam pattern. 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.
- Overview of Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern
- Kerala Board 10th Paper Pattern 2027
- Kerala SSLC Marking Scheme
- FAQs on Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern
Overview of Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern
The overview of Kerala SSLC exam pattern is given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Exam Name |
Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination |
| Short Exam Name |
Kerala SSLC |
| Conducting Body |
Kerala Board of Public Examinations |
| Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
| Exam Level |
Matriculate |
| Mode of Application |
Offline |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
Most Papers- 1 Hours 45 Minutes Major Papers- 2 Hours 45 Minutes |
Kerala Board 10th Paper Pattern 2027
After knowing the Kerala SSLC syllabus 2027, students need to be aware of the exam pattern of Kerala class 10 board exams. The pattern will make 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. The Kerala SSLC pattern 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 |
Kerala SSLC Marking Scheme
The grading system is given below.
| Grade | Marks Range | Grade Value | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ |
90 to 100 |
9 |
Outstanding |
| A |
80 to 89 |
8 |
Excellent |
| B+ |
70 to 79 |
7 |
Very Good |
| B |
60 to 69 |
6 |
Good |
| C+ |
50 to 59 |
5 |
Above Average |
| C |
40 to 49 |
4 |
Average |
| D+ |
30 to 39 |
3 |
Marginal |
| D |
20 to 29 |
2 |
Need Improvement |
| E |
Below 20 |
1 |
Need Improvement |
Kerala SSLC result: Passing Criteria
Students have to score a minimum D plus grade to clear the Kerala SSLC Exam. Those who fail to achieve this have to appear for the SAY (Save A Year) exam. The Kerala SSLC mark card does not mention ranks. Instead, it will mention the grades scored for each subject.
FAQs on Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern
Check FAQs on Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern below.
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.
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 pattern 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.
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.
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.
No, there is no negative marking in Kerala 10th exams. The board will not deduct any marks for incorrect answers in the Kerala SSLC exams. The Kerala SSLC exam 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.
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