The wait for Kerala's Class 10 (SSLC) and Kerala Class 12 (Plus Two) students is nearly over. The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan and DHSE (Directorate of Higher Secondary Education) are gearing up to release the Kerala SSLC and Plus Two Time Table 2026. As per official sources, the Education Minister of Kerala will declare the exam dates via a press briefing, just as in previous years.
Once the announcement is made, students can download the schedules from the respective official portals:
- SSLC Time Table 2026: sslcexam.kerala.gov.in
- DHSE Plus Two Time Table 2026: dhsekerala.gov.in
Expected Exam Dates
Both SSLC and Plus Two final examinations are anticipated to be conducted in March 2026, maintaining the usual annual cycle. Last year, the state board published the time tables on November 1, 2024, and experts believe a similar timeline will be followed this year.
Tentative Academic Timeline for Plus Two (Class 12)
| Activity | Probable Schedule |
| Practical Exams | January 2026* onwards |
| Mock Tests | February 2026* |
| Final Board Exams | March 2026 |
| Evaluation | Begins April 2026* |
| Result Declaration | May 2026* |
Tentative Exam Dates for SSLC (Class 10)
As per early inputs, the SSLC examinations are likely to commence with First Language - Part 1, followed by subjects like English, Mathematics, Social Science, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Exam timings for most papers are expected to be 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM or 12:15 PM, depending on paper duration.
How to Download the Kerala SSLC Time Table 2026
- Visit sslcexam.kerala.gov.in
- Click on “SSLC Examination March 2026 Notification”
- The exam schedule PDF will open
- Download and save/print it for future reference
How to Download Kerala Plus Two Time Table 2026
- Go to dhsekerala.gov.in
- Open the ‘Circulars/Notifications’ → ‘Examination’ section
- Select ‘Plus Two Time Table 2026’
- Download the PDF
Evaluation & Grading System
Both SSLC and DHSE boards follow a nine-point grading structure. Students scoring 90% and above will secure A+ (9 Grade Points), while marks below 20% fall under Grade E (1 Point).
Will There Be a Date Change Option?
Students should note that the board does not entertain requests for rescheduling. All dates are finalized after considering public holidays and major events.
Model Exams & Preparation Strategy
- SSLC model exams are slated for February 2026
- Students are strongly advised to solve previous year papers to familiarize themselves with question patterns and marking schemes
Result Timeline
- SSLC Results 2026 — Expected by May 2026
- Plus Two Results 2026 — Likely in May 2026, similar to May 22, 2025 (last year’s release)
