Kerala State Board (KSBE)
Pareeksha Bhavan, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695012
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Pareeksha Bhavan, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695012
🏅Approved by : Department of General Education, Government of Kerala
📅Est Year: 1965 | Gender Accepted: Co-Ed
The Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) and the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) together govern school education in Kerala. The board functions under the Government of Kerala, aiming to deliver quality education with a strong emphasis on literacy, inclusivity, and academic excellence.
Kerala’s education system is widely recognised for its high literacy rate and structured curriculum. The board conducts the SSLC (Class 10) examinations through KBPE and Plus Two (Class 12) examinations through DHSE. It ensures continuous academic reforms, student-centric evaluation methods, and integration of modern learning practices.
The Kerala Board oversees thousands of government, aided, and unaided schools across the state, maintaining uniformity in curriculum, examinations, and evaluation standards. The Kerala State Board focuses on holistic development and academic consistency through: Designing student-friendly and concept-based curriculum frameworks Conducting SSLC and Higher Secondary examinations Implementing Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) practices Providing teacher training programs and academic workshops Promoting digital learning initiatives like IT@School (KITE) Ensuring inclusive education policies across rural and urban areasKerala Board Highlights
Responsibilities of Kerala Board
Expected Duration: March 2026
Exam Timings: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Major Subjects Include:
First Language (Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada)
English
Hindi
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Expected Duration: March 2026
Exam Timings: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Streams Covered:
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
Commerce (Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics)
Humanities (History, Political Science, Sociology, etc.)
The admission process in Kerala State Board schools is generally streamlined and regulated by the state:
Admissions are conducted online/offline through school portals or centralized systems (like HSCAP for Plus One)
Students must submit required documents along with the application form
Admissions are primarily merit-based, especially for Plus One (Class XI)
Selected students must confirm admission by paying prescribed fees
Students must have passed the previous qualifying examination
Age criteria must comply with state norms
Admissions to Class XI are based on SSLC marks through centralized allotment
Birth Certificate
SSLC Marksheet (for Class XI)
Transfer Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size Photographs
The Kerala syllabus is designed to balance academic knowledge with practical application and life skills.
The Kerala Board follows a grade-based evaluation system:
A+ (90–100)
A (80–89)
B+ (70–79)
B (60–69)
C+ (50–59)
C (40–49)
D+ (30–39)
D (Below 30 – Fail)
Minimum 30% marks required in each subject
DHSE:
Kerala syllabus is considered concept-driven and application-oriented, with strong emphasis on fundamentals.
Pareeksha Bhavan, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695012