What is the difficulty level of Kerala SSLC exam?

Kerala SSLC exam is not a difficult exam. Usually the difficulty level is easy to moderate. Also, the pass percentage is high as compared to other state boards. The Overall pass percentage recorded in 2025 was 99.5 %.

What are the books for Kerala SSLC exam?

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan distributes the Kerala 10th books via the schools. Students will get questions only from the text books given by the board.

How to crack Kerala SSLC Exam in first attempt?

Kerala SSLC Exam can be easily cracked in the first attempt itself. This is not a tough exam. Students can clear Kerala SSLC exam with proper preparation. The overall pass percentage recorded in 2025 was 99.5 %.

How many times in a year is Kerala SSLC Exam conducted?

Kerala SSLC Exam is conducted once in a year. Usually the exam is held in the month of March. The Kerala board conducts SAY (Save A Year) exam in June for those who did not clear the SSLC board exam.

How many marks do I need to score to be able to crack the Kerala SSLC Exam?

D+ grade is considered as a pass in Kerala 10th result 2026. A student must score atleast D+ in all subjects, to crack the Kerala SSLC Exam.

What are the total marks of the Kerala SSLC exam?

Total marks for Kerala SSLC exam is 650 marks. Marks allotted for written exam, is 480, internal assessment is 130 marks and 40 marks for IT exam. Those who score 90-100% are awarded with grade A+. If percentage is 80-89, they are given A grade. B+ is given to those scoring 70-79 %. If percentage is 60-69, they are given a B grade.

What are the total marks of the Kerala SSLC exam?

Total marks for Kerala SSLC exam is 650 marks. Marks allotted for written exam, is 480, internal assessment is 130 marks and 40 marks for IT exam. Those who score 90-100% are awarded with grade A+. If percentage is 80-89, they are given A grade. B+ is given to those scoring 70-79 %. If percentage is 60-69, they are given a B grade.

What is the total score in Kerala SSLC exam?

The total score for Kerala SSLC exam is 650. Total marks for first language paper 1 and first language paper 2 is 50 each. For English the total marks is 100. The IT exam is for 50 marks. The Social Science and Mathematics exam is for 100 marks each. Physics Chemistry and Biology are for 50 marks each.

How to crack Kerala SSLC in first attempt?

Students can clear the Kerala SSLC Exam in the first attempt if they prepare and approach the exam with the right strategy and preparation plan. They should solve and learn previous year question papers to understand the pattern of Kerala SSLC exam. The candidates can clear the Kerala SSLC exam in the first attempt if they prepare really well.

What is the Kerala SSLC Date 2026?

Kerala SSLC Exam 2026 was conducted from March 5 to 30, 2026. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released the Kerala SSLC exam time table PDF 2026 on official website.

When will be the Kerala SSLC SAY exam 2026 held?

The Kerala SSLC SAY (Save a Year) exams 2026 will be conducted by end of May 2026. The Kerala board will announce the date of the Supplementary exams 2026 for Kerala SSLC after the announcement of the SSLC result 2026. Those who failed in the Kerala SSLC exam can appear for the supplementary exam. They have to submit the application for the supplementary exam.

Can I appear for Class 10 board exam without appearing for the model exam?

You can appear for Class 10 board exam without appearing for the model exam. But it is better to appear for the model exam so understand the pattern of the board exam. Even if you have not prepared for the model exam, you are advised to attend the preparatory exam. This will definitely help you to be familiar with the exam.

SSLC Time Table 2027 Kerala: Download SSLC Exam Time Table PDF Here

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 17:54 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will soon release Kerala SSLC Timetable 2027. Last year, the timetable was released on November 1, 2025. SSLC Theory exams for 2026 were conducted between March 5 and 30. Kerala SSLC highlights the important events related to the Kerala SSLC exam. It also mentions the general guidelines that need to be followed by all students appearing for the exam. We will provide the timetable PDF on this page.

Students are advised to download the SSLC Exam time table 2027 Kerala PDF from our page. Over 4.5 lakh students appear for the Kerala SSLC 10th Exams. Read the complete page to know about the Kerala board SSLC time table and other information.

Table of contents

SSLC Time table Kerala 2027
Kerala SSLC 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Steps to download SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala
SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala - Exam Day Instructions
Kerala SSLC SAY Exam Time Table 2027
FAQs on SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala

SSLC Time table Kerala 2027

Students are advised to go through the KBPE SSLC time table carefully and devise their study plan accordingly in a strategic manner to cover the syllabus well in time. Students can check below last year's Kerala SSLC dates

Subjects	Date	Timing
First language - part 1	March 5, 2026	9.30 AM to 11.15 AM
English	March 9, 2026	9.30 AM to 12.15 PM
First language - part 2	March 11, 2026	9.30 AM to 11.15 AM
Thid language -Hindi, GK	March 13, 2026	9.30 AM to 11.15 AM
Mathematics	March 16, 2026	9.30 AM to 12.15 PM
Physics	March 18, 2026	9.30 AM to 11.15 AM
Social Science	March 23, 2026	9.30 AM to 11.15 AM
Chemistry	March 25, 2026	9.30 AM to 12.15 PM
Biology	March 30, 2026	9.30 AM to 11.15 AM

Download the Kerala SSLC time table 2026 PDF

Kerala SSLC 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Kerala SSLC 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 26	Release of Kerala 10th Datesheet 2027 TENTATIVE
Mar ' 27	Kerala SSLC Exam Date 2027 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Jun ' 26 - 17 Jun ' 26	Kerala SSLC SAY exam date 2026
04 Jun ' 26	Kerala SSLC SAY admit card 2026
May ' 26	Kerala SSLC Result 2026
View More Past Events (10)

Steps to download SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala

Kerala 10th Time Table is released online in PDF form. Students can download the date sheet PDF by following the process given below.

Visit Kerala board website at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in/
On the homepage click on 'SSLC Examination March Notification'
Kerala SSLC time table pdf will open on the screen
Download and save the Kerala 10th time table for further use
Students can also take a printout of the Kerala SSLC exam time table and keep it.

SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala - Exam Day Instructions

Students can check below Kerala SSLC exam day guidelines.

Check the Kerala SSLC exam dates and timings carefully to avoid any inconvenience.
Candidates must reach the exam centre 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam.
It is mandatory to carry the Kerala SSLC admit card as it is an important document. Without it, entry inside the exam hall will not be given to the candidates.
Students must not carry any electronic devices like mobile phones, calculators etc. inside the exam hall.
Using any unfair means during the exam can result in the candidate getting barred from appearing in the following exams.
Students will get 15 minutes for reading the questions paper. Read all the questions carefully and answer them.

Kerala SSLC SAY Exam Time Table 2027

Kerala SSLC SAY exam is conducted for students who fail in one or two subjects. The board allows them to save their academic year. Kerala 10th SAY Time table will be released after the declaration of main board result. It comprises the subject-wise exam schedule. Last year's SAY timetable is provided below for reference.

Date	Day	Time	Subject
10/06/2026	Wednesday	9:30 AM to 11:15 AM	Second Language Part I â€“ Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada / Urdu / Gujarati / Arabic / Hindi / Sanskrit (General)
10/06/2026	Wednesday	1:45 PM to 3:30 PM	Mathematics
11/06/2026	Thursday	9:30 AM to 12:15 PM	Computer Science
11/06/2026	Thursday	1:45 PM to 3:30 PM	Second Language Part II â€“ Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada / Special English / Hindi / Sanskrit / Arabic (for non-Arabic schools)
12/06/2026	Friday	9:30 AM to 11:15 AM	Social Science
15/06/2026	Monday	9:30 AM to 12:15 PM	English
15/06/2026	Monday	1:45 PM to 3:30 PM	Biology
16/06/2026	Tuesday	9:30 AM to 12:15 PM	Social Science
16/06/2026	Tuesday	1:45 PM to 3:30 PM	Hindi / General Knowledge
17/06/2026	Wednesday	9:30 AM to10:45 AM	Information Technology

How to download Kerala SSLC SAY Time table 2026?

Students can go through the steps below to know how to download the SSLC SAY Exam time table Kerala.

Open Kerala board website at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in/.
On the homepage click on 'SSLC SAY Examination Notification'.
Kerala SSLC SAY time table pdf will open up on the screen.
Download the Kerala 10th SAY time table for further use.
Students can also take a printout of the Kerala SSLC Save A Year exam time table and keep it.

FAQs on SSLC Time table 2027 Kerala

Check FAQs on Kerala SSLC Time Table below.

Q: Which is better, CBSE or Kerala SSLC?

Kerala SSLC is easier than the CBSE 10th exam. Kerala is a state board exam, whereas CBSE is held at the national level. Kerala Board records a higher pass percentage than CBSE.

Q: Are there choices in Kerala SSLC question paper?

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.

Q: Can we change marks in Kerala SSLC Marksheet?

If you are not satisfied with marks, you can apply for revaluation or rechecking of paper. Marks awarded after rechecking/revaluation shall be considered as final marks. Then a new marksheet will be issued to you thereafter.

Q: How many students appear for Kerala SSLC exam every year?

More than 4 Lacs students appear for the Kerala SSLC exam every year. In 2025, a total of 4,27,020 students appeared in the Kerala Class 10 SSLC exams, and 4,24,583 students have passed the exam.

Q: Will I get a notification when Kerala SSLC result is released?

Kerala board does not sent any individual notification regarding the declaration of the Kerala 10th result. Students need to keep a track of the same online. Once announced, the Kerala SSLC results can be checked by logging with the required credentials.

Q: What is the duration of the Kerala SSLC exam?

The duration of the Kerala SSLC exam is two and half hours. Students can check the detailed time table with the timing of the exam in our time table page. First language part 1 exam duration is 1.5 hours. Duration of the second language exam is 2.5 hours. Third language exam duration is 1.5 hours. Duration of the Physics Chemistry and Biology exam is 1.5 hours. Duration of the Social Science and Mathematics exam is 2.5 hours.

Q: Can I join BTech, if I do not join 12th?

You can join for B.Tech course through lateral entry. After your 10th, you can join for 3 year Govt authorized Polytechnic Diploma course. Polytechnic course is a 3 year Diploma programme in fields like electronics, electrical engineering, civil, mechanical etc. Once you successfully complete Polytechnic course, you can appear for the Lateral entry entrance test. Thus you can join in the second year or 3rd semester of the regular BTech course in engineering colleges.

Q: How many papers are there in the Kerala SSLC Exam?

Kerala SSLC Exam is held for 9 subjects. A student must score atleast D+ in all subjects, to be eligible for higher studies. D+ grade is considered as a pass in Kerala 10th result.