KBPE Examinations – Details, Resources and Notifications
KBPE or the Kerala Board Of Public Examinations oversees and regulates the intermediate and higher education in the state. The board functions under Kerala’s Ministry of Secondary Education. The board is responsible for setting the syllabus, deciding textbooks and conducting exams for Classes 1 to 12 in Kerala. In this article, you’ll get all the details about the Kerala Board Of Public Examinations (KBPE). Read on to find out more about its operations and responsibilities and class-wise resources for students to prepare for the exams.
Table of Contents
- Latest Notification
- About KBPE
- KBPE Highlights
- History of KBPE
- KBPE Exam Resources
- KBPE Exams and Results Statistics
- Kerala Board Contact Information
Latest Notification
- KPBE has announced the results for the 2023 Kerala SSLC Board exam on 19th May. Students can check the results on the Board’s main page.
- Kerala DHSE released the results for 2023 Kerala HSC Exams on 25th May 2023. Students can check the results on the Board’s main page.
About KBPE
Kerala Board of Public Examinations i.e. the KBPE is an independent department for education. It is responsible for conducting the Public Examinations like HSC, SSLC, ALEVEL, KTET, TTC, THSLC, and KGTE. KBPE functions directly under the Ministry of Secondary Education, Government of Kerala and aims to promote world-class education in Kerala.
The KBPE performs various functions in its capacity as the main educational board in Kerala. Some of the most notable functions are prescribing the syllabus, devising courses of study, conducting exams and providing directions and support. The board also gives affiliations to new institutions.
KBPE Highlights
| Board | KBPE (Kerala Board of Public Examination) |
| Formation | 1965 |
| Headquarters | Trivandrum, India |
| Location | Kerala Board of Public Examinations,
Directorate of Secondary Education, Office of Government Examinations, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695012 |
| Official Language | Malayalam & English |
| Secretary, General Education Department | Prof. C. Raveendranath |
| Contact Number | 0471-2546806 /0471-2546832 |
History of KBPE
The KBPE was established in the year of 1965, mainly with the purpose of propagating education to all sections of the people. The motto that it runs by is “Reach the Unreached,” within Kerala via a private or regular mode of education. It also aims to concentrate on reaching out to the often sidelined socio-economic and religious section.
The KBPE imparts formal school level education to students in Class 1 to Class 12. It also conducts public exams for Classes 10 and 12.
SCERT is the State Council of Educational Research and Training. There are two main boards which are responsible for primary, secondary, and higher secondary education in Kerala. The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) and Kerala State Education Board (KSEB), which conducts the SSLC Class 10 exams. The DHSE conducts the Plus 2 exam for Classes 11 and 12 every year.
Functions of KBPE
Some of the chief functions of the KBPE are:
- To enforce the rules and regulations set by the Kerala Board in affiliated schools.
- Prescribing the syllabus
- Devising courses of study
- Conducting exams
- Providing directions and support, and
- Giving affiliations to new institutions.
SCERT & Education in Kerala
SCERT or The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Kerala is an education board of Kerala which prepares the curriculum for the schools affiliated to it. It is an autonomous body and is responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of all the academic programs from pre-school to higher secondary levels. Due to proper education, Kerala is now among the most literate states in India, and is the first state to achieve 100% primary education.
For private schools, English is the main language of instruction while Government schools offer both English and Malayalam. There are two regulatory bodies for the primary and higher secondary education in Kerala namely,
- KSEB
- DHSE
KBPE Exam Resources
We at BYJU’S understand the importance of passing the Kerala Board exams. To help students prepare for the exams, we’ve compiled the KBPE exam resources. This includes study materials, syllabus, list of textbooks, exam dates, time tables, results, question papers etc to help students prepare for the exam.
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 6 |
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 7 |
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 8 |
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 9 |
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 10 |
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 11 |
| KBPE Syllabus for Class 12 |
SCERT Textbooks
The syllabus for Kerala board is designed by KSEB and is updated periodically to match the growing global standard of education. The syllabus for both SSLC and Plus 2 exams are prepared after proper research and thorough brain-mapping to provide the highest quality of education.
Check out the latest and complete Kerala Board Syllabus here to start preparing for the exams.
SCERT Textbooks
The KBPE SCERT textbooks for Class 10 and Class 12 are designed to help students understand the course better. The lessons and topics covered in the textbooks not only prepare students for the exams but also enhance their knowledge.
Click on the links below to download the Kerala Syllabus Textbooks for Class 1 to 12 in PDF format.
Kerala State Board SSLC Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
The question papers from previous years are an asset for students in Class 10 and Class 12. Solving the previous few years’ question papers helps them prepare well and face the exams confidently. It also helps them learn the exam pattern and manage their time effectively to answer all the questions within the allotted time. Here is a list of KBPE question papers from the past few years for students in Class 10 and Class 12. Click on the links below to download the SSLC and Plus 2 question papers.
KBPE Sample Papers
Solving sample papers is one of the best ways for students to prepare for the exams. It helps them understand the exam pattern, important topics to focus on, frequently asked questions etc. It also helps them practice solving the question paper within the exam duration. Students can also use these to sample papers to self-analyse their performance in the exams. Here is a list of KBPE sample papers for Class 10 and Class 12 to prepare for the exams.
Kerala SSLC (Class 10) Model Question Paper For Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in PDF
Kerala Board DHSE Plus 2 Sample Papers
| Kerala Board Plus Two Biology Model Questions Paper | Biology Answer Key |
| Kerala Board Plus Two Math Model Questions Paper | Mathematics Answer Key |
| Kerala Board Plus Two Physics Model Questions Paper |
KSEB & DHSE Exam Date Sheet
The Kerala Board conducts the SSLC and Plus 2 board exams every year in the months of March and April. This year, the SSLC (Class 10) exams were conducted from 9th March 2023 to 29th March 2023. The DHSE Plus 2 exams were conducted from 10th March to 30th March, 2023. Check the Kerala Board SSLC and Plus Two Timetable 2022-23 to get get a better idea. Class 10 Kerala SSLC Board exam results were released recently – on 19th May 2023.
Plus 2 exam results for 2023 were released on 25th May 2023. The Kerala HSC exams were conducted from 10th March to 30th March 2023.
Additional resources for Kerala Board
Here is a list of some additional resources that KBPE students can use to prepare for the exam:
KBPE Exams and Results Statistics
The Kerala Board, which is known as KBPE conducts the exams and announces the results for Class 10 and Class 12. The DHSE and SSLC results are released online on their official website: keralaresults.nic.in and dhsekerala.gov.in. Read on to find a comparison of the KBPE board exam results from the past few years.
Check the results statistics of KBPE SSLC exam below:
Check the results statistics of DHSE Plus 2 exam below:
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education or the DHSE was established in 1990 and came into full effect by 2000-2001. The Government of Kerala established the DHSE to promote all round development in Higher Secondary Education by segregating pre-degree courses from University education. The DHSE implements effective administrative systems, motivated and highly qualified staff, institutional network and appropriate philosophies to make Higher Secondary education more effective.
DHSE conducts the plus one and plus two exams and declares the results separately. This year, 4,32,436 students registered for the Kerala Board Plus 2 (Class 12) 2023 public examination. The results were announced on 25th May 2023 – an overall pass percentage of 82.95% was recorded. Here is a comparison of the number of students and the overall pass percentage of the Kerala Plus 2 results from the past few years.
VHSE
VHSE Kerala is short of Vocational Higher Secondary Education in Kerala which refers to the different vocational courses that can be taken in the state. Vocational education aims to prepare students to develop skills which will enhance their employability. The VHSE Kerala board conducts the VHSE exam and is also responsible for declaring the results.
At present, there are 35 restructured Vocational Courses in around 389 schools all across the state of Kerala. It should be noted that the age limit for any Vocational Courses is 15 to 20 years for the students to pass SSLC Kerala Class 10 exam, CBSE Class 10, ICSE Class 10 or any other equivalent exam.
Grading System
Grades are awarded to the students by the KBPE based on their marks in SSLC Class 10 exam. The grades represent the performance of the students in the exam. The Grading System of Kerala Board is simple and is given in the table below.
| Marks Range | Grade Points | Grade | Remarks |
| 90-100 | 9 | A+ | Outstanding |
| 80-89 | 8 | A | Excellent |
| 70-79 | 7 | B+ | Very Good |
| 60-69 | 6 | B | Good |
| 50-59 | 5 | C+ | Above Average |
| 40-49 | 4 | C | Average |
| 30-39 | 3 | D+ | Marginal |
| 20-29 | 2 | D | Need Improvement |
| <20 | 1 | E | Need Improvement |
Note: If a candidate fails to achieve 30 or D+, which is the minimum passing mark, his/her results are put on hold by the KSEB board. The candidates are then declared to have failed.
Check BYJU’S for latest updates and news from the Kerala Board, and important study materials to prepare for the exams.
Frequently Asked Questions on Kerala Board
What is the full form of KBPE?
KBPE is the acronym for the Kerala Board of Public Examination, Kerala.
When was the Kerala Board of Public Examination Established?
Kerala Board of Public Examination (KBPE) came into existence in 1965 to regulate and supervise the system of intermediate and higher education in the state of Kerala and to specify the courses of study.
How can you check the KBPE SSLC Results?
You can check your KBPE SSLC Results online at the official website https://kbpe.org/ by entering the roll number and class. For more details on how to check the results you can also check out Kerala SSLC Results page.
What is SCERT?
SCERT or the State Council of Educational Research and Training is an autonomous body of the Education Department entrusted with planning, implementation and evaluation of all academic programs from pre-school to higher secondary levels.
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