Kerala SSLC Exam 2026 Begins 5 March; 4.17 Lakh Students Appear as the Class 10 board examinations commenced across the state on 5 March 2026. More than 4.17 lakh students have registered to take part in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations this year. The exams are being conducted at 3,031 centres in Kerala and selected centres outside the state.
Kerala SSLC 2026 Exam Schedule and Key Dates
The Kerala Class 10 board examinations are being conducted as per the schedule released earlier by the state education authorities. The examinations will continue until 30 March 2026, covering all major subjects. This year’s SSLC examination is witnessing participation from 4,17,497 students, reflecting a significant turnout from government, aided and unaided schools across the state.
Kerala SSLC 2026 Key Examination Details
The following are the major highlights of Kerala SSLC 2026:
- Exam Start Date: 5 March 2026
- Exam End Date: 30 March 2026
- Total Students Appearing: 4,17,497
- Total Examination Centres: 3,031
The examinations are being conducted under strict monitoring guidelines to ensure smooth and transparent administration across districts.
Kerala SSLC Examination Arrangements and Invigilation
State education authorities confirmed that all necessary preparations were completed ahead of the examination. Question papers and answer booklets were distributed to district centres in advance under secure arrangements. Approximately 26,000 teachers have been deployed as invigilators and supervisory staff to oversee examination procedures. Monitoring mechanisms have also been strengthened to prevent malpractice and ensure adherence to board guidelines. In addition to the SSLC exams, Higher Secondary examinations for Class 11 and Class 12 also began in the first week of March 2026 under the state board schedule.
Expected Kerala SSLC Result 2026 Date
Following the completion of examinations on 30 March 2026, the evaluation process will begin. Based on previous trends, the Kerala SSLC Result 2026 is expected to be announced in the third week of May 2026. Once declared, students will be able to check their results through the official Kerala board result portals by entering their registration number and date of birth. Students are advised to keep their hall tickets safe and regularly check official notifications for updates regarding result announcements, revaluation procedures and supplementary examination schedules. The Kerala SSLC 2026 examination marks a crucial academic milestone for Class 10 students, determining their eligibility for higher secondary admissions in the upcoming academic session.