The Directorate of Advanced Secondary Education( DHSE), Kerala, has officially released the  schedule for the 2026 board examinations for Class X, XI, and XII  scholars. The  advertisement brings clarity to lakhs of  scholars preparing for their final  academy examinations across the state. According to the schedule, the SSLC( Class X), Advanced Secondary First Year( Class XI), and Advanced Secondary Alternate Time( Class XII) examinations will be held in March 2026, with evaluations and affect dates also  verified by the board. 

As per the  announcement, the Advanced Secondary Class XII examinations will begin on March 6, 2026, with the drugs paper and conclude on March 27, 2026. also, the Class XI examinations will start on March 5 and continue until March 27, 2026. For Class X  scholars, the SSLC examinations will be conducted between March 5 and March 30, 2026. The Directorate has also  blazoned that  scholars appearing for these examinations must complete their  operation process by November 25, 2025. seminaries have been directed to  insure that all  operation forms are submitted on time to avoid any detainments or  disagreement. 

Around 9 lakh  scholars are anticipated to appear for the Advanced Secondary first and alternate- time examinations in 2026, while  roughly 4.25 lakh  scholars will write the SSLC  test. The DHSE has emphasized that all  scholars must maintain a minimum attendance of 75 to be eligible to appear for both the written and practical examinations. Those who fail to meet the attendance  demand may be barred from  sharing in the examinations, making attendance verification an important step for  seminaries and  scholars  likewise. 

The board has also released details regarding the distribution of admit cards and the schedule for practical examinations. For Class XII  scholars, admit cards will be made available from January 15, 2026, and practical examinations are set to begin on January 22, 2026. Class XI  scholars will admit their admit cards starting February 16, 2026. seminaries have been advised to  insure the timely distribution of admit cards so that  scholars have sufficient time to  corroborate details and resolve any  disagreement before the examinations commence. 

Following the completion of written examinations, the evaluation process for answer  wastes will begin  instantly. The SSLC( Class X) answer  distance evaluation is  listed to take place from April 7 to April 25, 2026. The results for these examinations are anticipated to be declared on May 8, 2026. For Advanced Secondary  scholars, the evaluation process will start slightly  before, on April 6, 2026. The results for Class XI and Class XII  scholars are anticipated to be  blazoned by May 22, 2026. The board has indicated that the evaluation will be conducted in a timely manner to  insure that results are available before  council and advanced education admission processes begin. 

The Kerala board has maintained its character for conducting examinations and evaluations in an  systematized and transparent manner. officers from DHSE stated that all  test centers will follow standard guidelines to  insure fairness and security during the examinations. seminaries have been instructed to make the necessary arrangements for both the theoretical and practical examinations, including proper seating, invigilation, and adherence to examination protocols. 

The board has also reiterated the  significance of thorough medication and time  operation for  scholars, as the  test period will be  violent, with back- to- back papers for  utmost aqueducts. preceptors and  academy authorities have been asked to  give necessary academic support and guidance, particularly for  scholars who may need  fresh help in completing the syllabus or revising  crucial  motifs. 

The release of the  test schedule has brought both relief and urgency among  scholars and  preceptors. With just a many months left for the examinations,  seminaries across Kerala are anticipated to  consolidate their  modification sessions and model test series. The DHSE has also advised  scholars to  concentrate on maintaining good health and regular study routines as part of their medication strategy. 

The timely release of the  schedule also allows parents and  scholars to plan their study schedules effectively. Since both Class X and Class XII examinations are considered  pivotal for  scholars’ academic progression, the structured schedule will help minimize last-  nanosecond stress and confusion. The Class X SSLC examinations mark the completion of secondary education and determine eligibility for advanced secondary studies, while the Class XII examinations play a decisive  part in shaping  scholars’ advanced education and career paths. 

With nearly 13 lakh  scholars across different  situations set to appear in the 2026 board examinations, Kerala’s education system is gearing up for one of its most significant periodic academic events. The DHSE and the General Education Department have expressed confidence that with acceptable planning and cooperation from  seminaries,  preceptors, and parents, the examination process will  do easily. The clear timelines for examinations, evaluations, and results will help  insure that  scholars face no  query as they prepare for this important  corner in their educational  trip.