Overview
- The Kerala government announced the exam calendar Thursday, scheduling SSLC from March 1 to 30 and Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary from March 2 to 30.
- More than 13 lakh students are expected to sit the exams, with about 4.25 lakh for SSLC at 3,049 centres and roughly 9 lakh for HSE across nearly 2,000 centres including sites in the Gulf and Lakshadweep.
- Preparatory assessments begin in January and February, with VHSE practicals starting January 15, HSE Plus Two practicals from January 25, SSLC IT practicals February 1–15, HSE model exams February 11–24, and SSLC model exams February 16–20.
- Valuation of answer scripts will start April 5, with SSLC evaluation due to finish April 27 and SSLC results expected in the first week of May and Higher Secondary results by May 15.
- The Office of the Commissioner for Government Examinations will issue detailed notifications on centres, invigilation and special arrangements next, information students and schools will need to finalise travel, special‑category support and college application timetables.