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Kerala Board Exam 2027: SSLC From March 1, Plus Two From March 2 – Check Full Schedule

Key Highlights & Summary

Kerala has announced the 2026–27 board examination schedule, with SSLC exams scheduled from March 1 to 30, 2027, and Plus One and Plus Two examinations from March 2 to 30. Announced by General Education Minister N. Samsudheen on November 12, 2026, the schedule also covers SSLC IT practical exams, model examinations, answer-script evaluation and expected result dates. SSLC registration through the new Unified Examination Management System (UEMS) is scheduled to begin on November 18, 2026.

Kerala Board Exam 2027: SSLC From March 1, Plus Two From March 2 – Check Full Schedule

Kerala Board Exam Schedule 2027 Announced; Sslc Exam From March 1, Plus 2 From March 2

Kerala : Thousands of students in Kerala have their examination schedule for the year 2026-27 with the state announcing its timetable for various board exams. As per the schedule, Kerala SSLC examinations will be held between March 1-30, 2027, while the Plus One and Plus Two exams will be held between March 2 and 30, 2027.

The announcement was made by Kerala General Education Minister N. Samsudheen at a press conference held in Thiruvananthapuram on November 12, 2026. He has announced the schedule for SSLC and higher secondary examinations, practical examinations, model examinations and answer-scripts evaluation. The expected result notification schedule has also been announced.

Kerala Board Exam 2027: Important Details

Examination / Activity

Schedule

Kerala SSLC Exam

March 1–30, 2027

Plus One and Plus Two Exams

March 2–30, 2027

SSLC IT Practical Exams

February 1–15, 2027

SSLC Model Exams

February 16–20, 2027

Higher Secondary Model Exams

February 11–24, 2027

SSLC Answer-Script Evaluation

April 5–27, 2027

Higher Secondary Evaluation

Begins April 5, 2027

Expected SSLC Result

First week of May 2027

Expected Higher Secondary Result

By May 15, 2027

SSLC Candidate Registration

Begins November 18, 2026

Kerala SSLC Exam 2027: March 1 - March 30

The board has announced that the Kerala SSLC examinations for the year 2026-27 will be conducted between March 1 and March 30, 2027. The exam schedule also includes THSLC, AHSLC and examinations for the students with hearing disability. Generally, all SSLC examinations will be held between 9.30 am and 11.45 am. The board has said that the examination on March 8 will be held between 2 pm and 4 pm.

Therefore, students should check the subject wise schedule once it is released. There are 3049 examination centers in Kerala including a few in the Gulf region and Lakshadweep. Close to 4.25 lakh students are expected to write the SSLC examinations for this academic year.

SSLC Practical and Model Exam Dates

There are two important exams for the students that are scheduled before the final board examination. SSLC Information Technology practical examinations are scheduled from 1st of February to 15th of February 2027. These will be followed by model examinations from 16th of February to 20th of February.

Model examination period gives an opportunity to students to evaluate their preparation for board examinations. Candidates should use the gap between these examinations to do revision and identify short chapters that they need to cover.

Kerala Plus One and Plus Two Exam 2027 Schedule

The Higher Secondary First Year (Plus One) and Second Year (Plus Two) examinations will be held between March 2 and March 30, 2027. Approximately nine lakh students study in Plus One and Plus Two classes in around 2000 Higher Secondary Schools in Kerala, the Gulf region and Lakshadweep, and they will be appearing for these examinations.

The Vocational Higher Secondary examinations will be held along with the Main Higher Secondary examinations. Approximately 53,000 students will be appearing for the examinations at 389 centers. The Higher Secondary model examinations will be conducted from February 11 to February 24, 2027. Students can use this time for revision and practice to improve their performance in final examinations.

Kerala Board Exam 2027: Evaluation and Result Dates

The state has also indicated the tentative time frame for evaluation of answer scripts and publishing results. The evaluation of SSLC answer scripts will begin on 5th April and end on 27th April 2027. Results will be published in the 1st week of May 2027.

The evaluation of answer scripts of Higher Secondary (Plus One and Plus Two) will also begin on 5th April 2027 and the results are expected to be published by 15th May 2027. The tentative time frame mentioned above is subject to changes. The students should check for latest updates from examination authorities.

SSLC Registration to be Conducted Through New UEMS Software

There will be a change in one of the major administrative processes of the March 2027 SSLC examination with the introduction of the Unified Examination Management System (UEMS) for candidate registration. It is scheduled to begin on 18th November 2026 and the School and the examination related administrative processes, including candidate registration will be processed through this software.

Schools and candidates should comply with the instructions of the examination authorities for registration of candidates and verification of candidates' particulars.

FAQs

1. When will the Kerala SSLC Board Exam 2027 begin?

The Kerala SSLC Exam 2027 will be held from 01/03/2027 to 30/03/2027.

2. When will the Kerala Plus Two Exam 2027 begin?

The Kerala Plus Two Exam 2027 will be held from 02/03/2027 to 30/03/2027.

3. When will the Kerala Plus One Exam 2027 begin?

The Kerala Plus One Exam 2027 will be held from 02/03/2027 to 30/03/2027.

4. What is the schedule for the Practical Exam for the Kerala SSLC 2027?

The SSLC Practical Exam for Information Technology will be held from 01/02/2027 to 15/02/2027.

5. What are the dates for the SSLC Model Exam 2027?

The SSLC Model Exam will be held from 16/02/2027 to 20/02/2027.

6. When will the Kerala Plus One and Plus Two Model exams be held?

The Higher Secondary Model Exam will be held from 11/02/2027 to 24/02/2027.

7. When will the Kerala SSLC Result 2027 be released?

It is expected to be announced in the first week of May 2027.

8. When will the Kerala Plus Two Result 2027 be announced?

It is expected to be released by 15th May 2027.

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