Kerala Board Class 10

The Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) is an independent, non-profit organisation, responsible for the regulation and supervision of education in Kerala. Set up in 1965, the KBPE is the primary educational body in Kerala and functions under the Ministry of Secondary Education, Government of Kerala. It is responsible for devising courses of study, prescribing syllabus, and conducting exams for all grades from Classes 1 to 12. The KBPE also conducts public examinations such as SSLC, ALEVEL, TTC, KGTE, KTET, THSLC, SSC And HSC.

The KBPE’s mission to ‘Reach the Unreached’ focuses on empowering students through education and skill, with special emphasis on marginalised, socio-economic, and religious sections. The Kerala 10th Board SSLC examination is conducted annually. Students give exams for subjects like Language I, II, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Social Science. Students also sit for IT practical exams. To complete the examination effectively, students should score a minimum of 35% in each subject.

Kerala Board Class 10 Exam Summary 2023

The Kerala Board of Public Examinations conducts exams for all students registered for Class 10. The medium of the question paper is in English or Malayalam for all the subjects apart from languages. The SSLC exam duration is two-and-a-half hours, and the maximum marks are 640. The table below gives the details of the maximum marks in each subject.

Subjects	Maximum Marks
First Language	80
Second Language	80
English	80
Hindi	40
Mathematics	80
Social Science	80
Physics	40
Chemistry	40
Biology	40
Internal Assessment	130
IT Practicals	20

Below is the most important information about the Kerala Board Class 10 exam:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Kerala Board of Public Examination
Level of the Exam	State-level
Mode of Registration	Online/ Offline
Mode of Exam	Offline
Class 10 Language Subjects	Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Additional English, Additional Hindi, Sanskrit (Academic), Sanskrit Oriental (For Sanskrit Schools), Arabic (Academic), Arabic Oriental (For Arabic Schools)
Class 10 Academic Subjects	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Social Science and IT
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Exam Duration	2.5 hours (80 marks) / 1.5 hours (40 marks)
Admit Card	March, 2023
Official Website	kbpe.org

Kerala Board Official Website

http://kbpes.org/

• December 6, 2022: Kerala Board SSLC 2023 exam timetable has been released. The exams will take place from March 9 to March 29, 2023.
• Students can check for all the latest result updates on the Kerala Board Class 10 on the board’s official website at keralaresults.nic.in.

Kerala Board Class 10 registration process is expected to begin in November 2022. The SSLC registration forms are released on the official website kbpes.org. The students must fill in the details offline and submit them to their respective schools. The school will then fill out the application online. Students must be careful while filling in the data to avoid discrepancies or mistakes in the admit card. 

• DHSE may release the Kerala SSLC exam timetable in January 2023, tentatively. 
• Applications submitted after the due date will be rejected.

Students who passed their Class 9th exams are eligible to register for the Kerala Board Exam. KBPE conducts exams for all enrolled students of class 10th. The candidate scoring a minimum of 35% in each subject is considered a pass in class 10 Kerala State Board exam.

Exam Pattern Details - Scoring Pattern (+/- Marking)

The time duration of a theory exam is 2.5 hours for papers with 80 marks and 1.5 hours for papers with 40 marks. At the beginning of each exam, 15 minutes are allotted to fill in details in the question paper and answer sheet and to read the instructions. There is no negative marking in theory and the practical exams.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total Time Duration	2.5 hours (80 marks) / 1.5 hours (40 marks)
Qualifying Marks	35 marks in each subject and 35% aggregate
Negative Marking	No

Exam Pattern Details - Total Time

Below is the exam pattern details with subject-wise total number of questions and exam duration:

Subject	Duration	Total Number of Questions
First Language	2.5 hours	37
Hindi	1.5 hours	19
Mathematics	2.5 hours	29
Social Science	2.5 hours	25
Physics	1.5 hours	20
Chemistry	1.5 hours	20
Biology	1.5 hours	23

The syllabus for Class 10 Kerala Board is decided by the Kerala Board of Public Examination, but students have the freedom to select their First Language and Second Language. Here is the list of subjects in the Kerala Board Class 10:

Description	Subjects
First Language	Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Additional English, Additional Hindi, Sanskrit (Academic), Sanskrit Oriental (For Sanskrit Schools), Arabic (Academic), Arabic Oriental (For Arabic Schools)
Second Language	Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Special English, Fisheries Science (Fisheries Technical School), Sanskrit Oriental Paper-II (For Sanskrit Schools), Arabic Oriental Paper-II (For Arabic Schools).
Second Language	English
Third Language	Hindi/ General Knowledge
Compulsory Subject	Mathematics
Compulsory Subject	Social Science
Compulsory Subject	Physics
Compulsory Subject	Chemistry
Compulsory Subject	Biology

Kerala SSLC Math Syllabus

Kerala SSLC Mathematics syllabus is as below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Arithmetic Sequences
2	Circles
3	Mathematics of Chance
4	Second Degree Equations
Compulsory Subject	Mathematics
Compulsory Subject	Social Science
Compulsory Subject	Physics
Compulsory Subject	Chemistry
Compulsory Subject	Biology

Kerala SSLC Physics Syllabus

Kerala SSLC Physics syllabus is as below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Effects of Electric Current
2	Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
3	Electromagnetic Induction
4	Reflection of Light
Compulsory Subject	Mathematics
Compulsory Subject	Social Science
Compulsory Subject	Physics
Compulsory Subject	Chemistry
Compulsory Subject	Biology

Kerala SSLC Chemistry Syllabus

Kerala SSLC Chemistry Syllabus is as below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Periodic Table and Electronic Configuration
2	Gas Law and Mole Concept
3	Production of Metals
4	Compounds of Non-metals

Kerala SSLC Biology Syllabus

Kerala SSLC Biology Syllabus is as below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Sensations and Responses
2	Window of Knowledge
3	Chemical Messages for Homeostasis
4	Keeping Disease Away

Read more about Kerala Board Class 10 Syllabus 2023

A blueprint is the question paper pattern. Below is the Kerala Board SSL exam blueprint for students’ ready reference:

Subject	Marks	Duration	No. of Questions
English	80	2.5 hours	37
Hindi	40	1.5 hours	19
Mathematics	80	2.5 hours	29
Social Science	80	2.5 hours	25
Physics	40	1.5 hours	20
Chemistry	40	1.5 hours	20
Biology	40	1.5 hours	23

Kerala Board Class 10 Exam Dates 2023

Students should go through the KBPE SSLC timetable 2023 carefully and devise their study plan strategically to cover the syllabus well in time. The state board is yet to release the official Kerala Board Class 10 date sheet. The dates will be updated here once they are announced. Students can refer to the below table to know the tentative schedule for the exam:

Date	Subject Name	Duration	No. of Questions
March 9, 2023	Language 1, Part 1: Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Add. English, Add. Hindi, Sanskrit (academic), Sanskrit Oriental, Arabic (academic), Arabic Oriental	2.5 hours	37
March 2023	Second language: English	1.5 hours	19
March 2023	Third language: Hindi, General knowledge	2.5 hours	29
March 2023	Social Science	2.5 hours	25
March 2023	Mathematics	1.5 hours	20
March 2023	Physics	1.5 hours	20
March 29, 2023	Chemistry	1.5 hours	23

Read more about Kerala SSLC Time Table 2023

 

Kerala Board Class 10 Admit Card 2023

The Class 10 admit cards are downloaded by school authorities. Students then have to collect their admit card from their respective schools.

Particulars	Details
State	Kerala
Board Name	Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan
Conducting Exams	Class 10 Board Exams
Category	Kerala SSLC Admit Card 2023
Class 10 SSLC Exams	March 9, 2023
Board Official Website	kbpes.org

Steps to Download Kerala SSLC Admit Card

• 1st Step: Visit the official website at kbpes.org.
• 2nd Step: Click on Kerala SSLC Admit Cards 2023 link available on the home page.
• 3rd Step: Enter the login credentials.
• 4th Step: Click on submit and the hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.
• 5th Step: Check the hall ticket and download it. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

Students should go through the preparation tips to score maximum marks in the Kerala Board Class 10 exam:

• Students should refer to the Kerala Board Class 10 SSLC syllabus to prepare for their exams efficiently.
• Students should check the marking scheme and highlight the important topics for studying. 
• While studying from the KBPE SCERT books, students should try to make notes. It gives them a chance to revise all the concepts effectively.
• Students should solve previous years’ question papers to understand the questions asked in the exams.
• Students are advised to take the free CBSE Class 10 Mock Test on Embibe. Embibe provides detailed exam analysis by telling students how much time they spent on each question. This helps them to manage their time efficiently.

Kerala Board Class 10 Exam-taking Strategy

• Carefully follow the instructions given at the beginning of the question papers in the first 15 minutes.
• Fill in the key details on the answer sheets properly.
• Go through the question paper carefully, and ensure students do not miss any questions by mistake. 
• If you are unsure of the answers for any particular section, do not waste time. Write the ones you are completely sure of.
• Always try to attempt every question. Do not leave any questions unattempted. Write with some calculated guesses.
• Try to write answers in neat handwriting and support answers with diagrams and charts, wherever possible.
• Write answers in bullet points and always leave enough space between two paragraphs.
• Do not waste time reading and answering questions about which you are unsure. 
• Double-check name, roll number and invigilator’s signature before submitting the final answer sheet.

Kerala Board Class 10 Detailed Study Plan

Students need a thorough approach and a study plan to get good grades on the exam.

One should be aware of their talents and shortcomings and prepare accordingly. Here is the subject-wise study strategy.

1. Study Strategy for Mathematics

The following are some strategies to improve students’ understanding of Mathematics.

• Develop a deep understanding of the concepts and important topics to increase grades.
• Practice solved problems and exercise questions daily.
• Study easy concepts first, followed by the difficult ones.
• During practice sessions, avoid making silly mistakes and try to correct them.
• Make a list of important equations in a book and revise them regularly.
• Use short methods in the calculation to save time during the exam.
• Know the blueprint and question pattern thoroughly. 
• Solve previous years’ question papers.

2. Study Strategy for Chemistry

Due to numerous equations, reactions, formulas, and experiments in chemistry, it can be a complex subject at times. To get a good grade in Chemistry, students can follow the recommendations below:

• Do a thorough study of the subject and put in a lot of practice.
• Understand the basics before proceeding on to more difficult topics.
• Write down important formulas and equations or create a chart that students can view daily. If they do this, they can easily recall them clearly during exams.
• Utilise the laboratory regularly. It will help you gain practical knowledge and understand the basics better.
• Understand the blueprint as well as the question pattern.
• Solve at least the last 5 years’ question papers.

3. Study Strategy for Physics

A few students consider Physics a difficult subject because of several numericals, experiments, formulas, laws, and diagrams. Students can overcome these issues by practicing the following methods: 

• Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles first.
• Understand the relationship between various concepts.
• Physics exams frequently include questions that have theorems and formulas. Hence, focus on them more.
• Have a clear idea of the blueprint and old question papers.
• Make a list of important formulas, laws, diagrams, etc.
• Take frequent mock tests.

4. Study Strategy for Biology: Botany and Zoology

Biology is an interesting subject related to a living organism and its surroundings. It is a scoring subject. Here are some strategies to improve grades:

• Practice drawing neat labelled diagrams.
• Make a list of important topics like scientific names of plants and animals, diseases, causative organisms, symptoms, etc.
• Avoid spelling mistakes as it has many technical words.
• Do not spend too much time on diagrams.

5. Study Strategy for Social Science

Social Science is a scoring and interesting subject. Here are a few tips for good grades in Social Science:

• Make a list of important dates, events, names, formulas in economics, etc.
• Read the textbook thoroughly.
• Pay attention to chapters like Public Administration, The State and Political Science, Kerala Towards Modernity, etc.
• Learn the maps of different geographical areas.
• Give importance to previous years’ question papers and mock tests.

6. Study Strategy for English

English is also a scoring subject and needs comparatively less preparation time than Mathematics and Science. Here are a few useful tips for scoring good marks in English:

• Read newspapers, storybooks, novels, science fiction, etc., to help improve English language knowledge. 
• Give more importance to sections like unseen passages, note-making, etc., as it does not need much preparation.
• Grammar is an important part of the language. Be thorough on the basics of grammar. 
• Avoid spelling mistakes.

Kerala Board will release the SSLC result 2023 approximately two months once the exams conclude. Once the result is declared, students can check their marks by entering their roll number and date of birth. The result announced online is provisional. Students should collect the original marksheet from their respective school. Below are the steps to download Kerala board Class 10 results:

Steps to Check Kerala SSLC Result 2023

The board publishes results online to help students know how much they have scored in the SSLC examination. However, this is only the provisional result. Students can collect their actual report cards from the school once they are out. Students can download their results from the official website of Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Check out the steps below to download the results:

• Step 1: Visit the official website at keralapareekshabhavan.in. or www.kpbe.org.
• Step 2: Scroll down. On the left side, find the result table and click “SSLC”. (in the KPBE website, click the “Result” tab on the top)
• Step 3: A new window will open.
• Step 4: Enter your “Roll Number” and “Date of Birth” as given in the Kerala SSLC admit card 2022.
• Step 5: Click on the “View Result” button.
• Step 6: Kerala Board Class 10 result 2023 will appear. Download the result for future reference.

Steps to Check Kerala SSLC Result Via SMS

When too many students visit the official website of Kerala board, there are chances that the website will be down. Therefore, in situations like these, the students must check their Kerala SSLC results via the app. Students can refer to the steps given below to download or access their Kerala SSLC results via SMS:

• Step 1: Open SMS application on your mobile phone.
• Step 2: Type KERALA10<REGISTRATION NUMBER> in the message box.
• Step 3: Send the SMS to the toll-free number 56263
• Step 4: You will receive the Kerala Board 10th results on your mobile phone.

Steps to Check Kerala Board Class 10 Results on App

Apart from SMS and the official website, students can also download their Kerala SSLC results from the Saphalam App. Given below are all the steps that the students need to follow to download their results from the respective Saphalam App:

• Step 1: Download the official ‘Saphalam’ app from Google Play Store.
• Step 2: Open the app to enter the registered number and date of birth.
• Step 3: Click on submit to obtain the result.

Websites to Check Kerala Board Class 10 Result

The list of the official websites from where the students can access their Class 10 Kerala board results are given below:

• results.kbpe.org
• Kbpe.org
• keralapareekshabhavan.in

Grading System for Kerala Board Class 10 Results

The grading system is the process by which the performance of the students is evaluated in the exams. Here’s the Kerala Pareeksha Bhawan grading system:

Percentage Range	Grade	Grade Value
90% – 100%	A+	9
80% – 89%	A	8
70% – 79%	B+	7
60% – 69%	B	6
50% – 59%	C+	5
40% – 49%	C	4
30% – 39%	D+	3
0% – 29%	D	2

Details Mentioned on Kerala Board Class 10 Result

Kerala Board 10th Result contains information like scores secured by the student along with the percentage. Below are the complete details that will be mentioned on the Kerala SSLC result:

• Student’s Name
• Registration Number
• School Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Subject-wise Marks Scored and Total Marks
• Subject Code 
• Subject Name
• Qualifying Status: Pass or Fail

Read more about Kerala SSLC Result 2023

Toppers List with Details

The Kerala SSLC 2023 toppers’ names will be updated here once the results are announced. 

Rank	Toppers’ Name	Marks
1st	To Be Announced	–
2nd	To Be Announced	–
3rd	To Be Announced	–

Kerala Board Class 10 Previous Year Statistics

Knowing the year-wise result analysis can help students know the students’ performance each year. Below is the Kerala Board Class 10 previous year result statistics:

Year	Class 10 Result Percentage
2022	99.26%
2021	99.47%
2020	98.82%
2019	98.11%
2018	97.84%
2017	95.98%
2016	95.47%

Students who fail in one or more subjects of the Kerala Board SSLC exam can take the supplementary exam. To appear for it, students need to submit an application form with their school and pay a registration fee. All the relevant details on Kerala Board Class 10 supplementary exam 2023 will be updated here once they are announced by the state board.

The tentative dates of Kerala SSL compartment exam 2023 are given in the table below:

Exam Name	Dates
Kerala 10th Supplementary Exam Date	July 2023 (Tentative)
Kerala 10th Supplementary Result Date	August 2023 (Tentative)

Q.1: What is the minimum passing percentage for Kerala Board Class 10 exam?

Ans: Students must score a minimum of 35% in each subject to pass the class 10 exams. 

Q.2: Which is the official website for Kerala Board Class 10?

Ans: The official website for the queries regarding Kerala Board Class 10 is www.kbpe.org.

Q.3: What are the language options available for Kerala Board Class 10?

Ans: Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Additional English, Additional Hindi, Sanskrit (Academic), Sanskrit Oriental (For Sanskrit Schools), Arabic (Academic), Arabic Oriental (For Arabic Schools) are the language options for Kerala Board Class 10.

Q.4: How can I check Kerala Board Class 10 results?

Ans: Students can check their Kerala Board SSLC result from their official website. Apart from that, the students can also check their results via SMS or the Saphalam app. The method of accessing the result is given in the sections above.

Q.5: When will the Kerala SSLC 2023 exam date be released?

Ans: The Kerala SSLC 2023 exam dates have been released on December 6, 2022.

List of the schools under Kerala Board is given below:

Sr. No.	Name of the School
1	SH HSS, Kozhikode
2	Carmel HSS, Chalakkudi
3	Carmel Girls HSS, Vazhuthcad, Trivandrum
4	ST Joseph`s A I GHSS, Kozhikode
5	K.E.E.M HSS, Mannanam
6	Ideal HSS, Dharmagiri, Chelakkad, Malappuram
7	Kanikkamatha Convent EM HSS, Palakkad
8	BSS Gurukulam HSS, Aalathur
9	Rani Jai HSS, Nirmalagiri
10	The Model School, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
11	Rajagiri HSS Kalamassery
12	Don Bosco HSS, Irinjalakkuda
13	ST. Theress AI GHSS, Kannur,
14	Don Bosco HSS, Puthupally
15	Karakkund Don Bosco Speech & Hearing HSS, Pariyaram, Kannur

To pass Class 10, pupils must take the board examination conducted by the Kerala Board of Public Examination. Apart from this board exam, several additional national and worldwide competitive exams are held. Exams like these help students find their areas of interest, abilities, knowledge, and potential. The following are some of the competitive tests that Class 10 students can take:

Exam Name	Exam Month	Website
Indian National Olympiad (INO)	April – June	Website Link
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)	1st level – November, 2nd level – May	Website Link
Indian National Earth Science Olympiad	January	Website Link
National Science Olympiad (NSO)	November	Website Link
National Standard Examination in Astronomy	November	Website Link
International Olympiad of English Language (IOEL)	November-December	Website Link
National Biotechnology Olympiad or (NBO)	August	Website Link
International English Olympiad	October	Website Link
International Informatics Olympiad (IIO)	August	Website Link
Zonal Informatics Olympiad	November	Website Link
National Science Talent Search Exam (NSTSE)	January	Website Link
Technothlon	July	Website Link
National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO)	August and December	Website Link
GeoGenius	Phase1 – December, Phase 2 – April	Website Link
Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad	December	Website Link

Please note that the medium of examination is English except for National Talent Search Examination (NTSE). NTSE is conducted in English as well as in Hindi medium.

• National Talent Search Examination (NTSE): It is a prominent competitive national level exam with a scholarship programme. Students are assessed based on their understanding and knowledge of Science, Maths, Social Science, Mental Ability and General Knowledge. Students who qualify are awarded the scholarship for the next academic year and cash prizes.
• National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NLSTSE): The questions asked in the exam are based on Physics, Maths, Biology Chemistry and other General Awareness subjects.
• Indian National Olympiad (INO): Students are evaluated based on their knowledge and understanding of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior Science. The exam comprises a five-stage procedure. The first stage is a written exam conducted by NSE (National Standard Examination).
• GeoGenius: This exam aims to create an interest in Geography. In this exam, students are asked to mark the various locations of India on a blank map.
• National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO): This exam assesses the students' mental ability and mathematical skills. It also aims to reduce the fear of mathematics amongst the students. 
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): For pupils interested in knowing where they rank in a foreign college's rankings, this is an obvious competitive exam to take after tenth grade. However, an increasing number of Indian institutions are accepting SAT scores instead of their own entrance exams.