The Kerala government has announced the schedule for the 2027 public examinations, with the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations set to commence on March 1. The first and second-year Higher Secondary examinations will begin a day later, on March 2, and continue until March 30. More than 13 lakh students are expected to appear for the SSLC, Higher Secondary and other public examinations across Kerala and designated centres outside the state.According to the examination schedule, approximately 4.25 lakh students will take the SSLC examination at 3,049 centres. The examination network will also include centres in the Gulf region and Lakshadweep, with seven centres each in both locations.The announcement sets out the examination calendar for students preparing for the 2027 board examinations, including practical tests, model examinations, answer script evaluation and the anticipated result declaration dates.
Over nine lakh students expected for Higher Secondary examinations
The first and second-year Higher Secondary examinations will be conducted between March 2 and March 30. Around nine lakh students are expected to appear for these examinations at approximately 2,000 centres.The examination centres will be spread across Kerala, the Gulf region and Lakshadweep. The scale of participation makes the Higher Secondary examinations one of the largest components of the state’s annual public examination schedule.Meanwhile, the first and second-year Vocational Higher Secondary examinations will be conducted at 389 centres. Approximately 53,000 students are expected to take these examinations.
Kerala SSLC 2027: Practical and model examination schedule
Before the commencement of the final SSLC examinations, students will have to complete their Information Technology practical examinations. These are scheduled to take place from February 1 to February 15, 2027.The SSLC model examinations will follow from February 16 to February 20. The Higher Secondary model examinations are scheduled between February 11 and February 24.The model examinations will provide students with an opportunity to assess their preparation ahead of the final board examinations. Students should take note of the practical examination schedule and complete the prescribed requirements within the stipulated period.
SSLC, Higher Secondary results 2027: Evaluation dates announced
The Kerala government has also outlined the tentative timeline for the evaluation of answer scripts and declaration of results.The evaluation of SSLC answer scripts will begin on April 5 and continue until April 27, 2027. The SSLC results are expected to be declared in the first week of May.For Higher Secondary examinations, answer script evaluation will also commence on April 5. The results are expected to be announced by May 15.Students should note that the result dates mentioned in the schedule are expected timelines. They should follow official announcements from the respective examination authorities for confirmation of the result declaration dates.
Special examination arrangements for THSLC and students with hearing disabilities
The examination schedule also includes arrangements for different categories of students and specialised public examinations.The Technical High School Leaving Certificate (THSLC) examination will be conducted at 46 centres. The SSLC examination for students with hearing disabilities will take place at 29 centres, while the corresponding THSLC examination for hearing-impaired students will be held at two centres.The Art Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate (AHSLC) examination will be conducted at Kerala Kalamandalam.These arrangements form part of the state’s wider public examination framework, covering general, technical, vocational and specialised streams.
What students should do next
With the Kerala Board Exams 2027 timetable announced, students should align their preparation with the examination calendar. SSLC candidates must account for the February practical and model examinations before the March 1 commencement of the final examinations. Higher Secondary students, meanwhile, should prepare for their model examinations beginning February 11.Candidates should also keep track of further instructions, examination guidelines and other updates issued by the concerned examination authorities through their official channels.
