Kerala Announces 2027 Class 10 and Higher Secondary Exam Schedule

The Kerala Department of Education has unveiled the examination schedule for Class 10 and Higher Secondary students for the 2027 academic year. The SSLC exams will run from March 1 to March 30, while Plus One and Plus Two exams are set for March 2 to March 30. With over 1.3 million students expected to participate across various centers, the announcement includes detailed timelines for practical exams, model exams, and results. This comprehensive schedule aims to facilitate a smooth examination process for students in Kerala, Lakshadweep, and the Gulf countries.

By Ambika Singh Nov 14, 2026, 13:34 IST

Overview of Examination Schedule

The Kerala Department of Education has officially released the timetable for the Class 10 and Higher Secondary examinations for the academic year 2027. The announcement was made by State Education Minister N. Shamsudheen during a press briefing in Thiruvananthapuram. According to the schedule, the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams are set to occur from March 1 to March 30, 2027. Additionally, the Plus One and Plus Two examinations will be conducted from March 2 to March 30, 2027. This year, over 1.3 million students are anticipated to participate in the board examinations across various centers in Kerala, Lakshadweep, and several Gulf nations.

Key Dates for Class 10 (SSLC) Examinations

The written examinations for SSLC will take place from March 1 to March 30, 2027. Most subjects will start at 9:30 AM, with the exception of the exam on March 8, which will begin at 2:00 PM. The schedule for practical examinations is as follows:

SSLC IT Practical Exams: February 1 to February 15, 2027

Model Exams: February 16 to February 20, 2027

Evaluation of Answer Scripts: April 5 to April 27, 2027

Tentative Results: Expected in the first week of May 2027

Student Participation in Class 10 Examinations

Around 425,000 students are expected to take part in these board examinations across 3,049 centers, including those in Lakshadweep and various Gulf countries. Special arrangements have been made for students with disabilities, including 46 centers for THSLC and 29 centers for SSLC students with hearing impairments.

Schedule for Class 11 and 12 Examinations

The written examinations for Classes 11 and 12 will be held from March 2 to March 30, 2027. Regular exam timings will start at 9:30 AM, with specific papers on March 12 and March 30 beginning at 2:00 PM. The practical examinations for Class 12 will commence on January 25, 2027. Model examinations for both classes are scheduled from February 11 to February 24, 2027, with the evaluation of answer scripts starting on April 5, 2027. Results are anticipated to be announced by May 2027.

Student Participation in Class 11 and 12 Examinations

Approximately 900,000 students are expected to appear for the Plus One and Plus Two examinations across nearly 2,000 centers in Kerala, Lakshadweep, and the Gulf countries. Additionally, first and second-year examinations for the Vocational Higher Secondary course will take place at 389 centers, involving around 53,000 students.