Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2024-25: Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Sushmita Sundas
Sushmita Sundas

Updated on - May 23, 2024

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will release the  Kerala SSLC exam pattern 2024-25 for subjects like Maths, English, Hindi, Chemistry, Physics, and more. Students must use the updated Kerala SSLC exam pattern to be familiar with the marking scheme, number of questions, and types of questions asked in the exam. The overall SSLC total mark in Kerala will be 100 for each paper.

The Kerala SSLC exams will be held in March 2025 (tentative) in pen and paper mode. Students have to score a minimum passing mark of 30-39 percent (D+ grade) to clear the exams.

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2024 Kerala SSLC Question Paper 2024

Kerala 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Details

The Kerala board will follow the Kerala SSLC exam pattern 2024-25. The paper will be conducted for 100 marks, out of which 80 marks will be given for theory and 20 marks will be for practical assessment. 

Kerala 10th Exam Pattern Highlights
Particulars Details
Name of the exam  Kerala Board of Public Examinations 
Mode of exam  Offline 
Exam dates March 2025 (tentative)
Exam duration  3 hours 
Core subjects Mathematics, Science and Social Science
Question pattern Objective type
Very short type
Short type
Long type
Total marks 100
Passing marks 30% in each subject
Negative marking No
Official website keralapareekshabhavan.in

Kerala Board 10th Paper Pattern 2024-25: Marks Distribution

Students must secure at least 30 marks in each subject to pass the Kerala SSLC exam 2025. The exam is subjective, and there is no negative marking.

Refer to the table below to understand the SSLC total marks in Kerala for each subject and the time duration. 

Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2024-25
Subjects Total Marks Duration
First Language Paper 1 50 1.5 hours
First Language Paper 2 50 1.5 hours
Second Language: English 100 2.5 hours
Third Language: Hindi/General Knowledge 50 1.5 hours
Physics 50 1.5 hours
Chemistry 50 1.5 hours
Biology 50 1.5 hours
Social Science 100 2.5 hours
Mathematics 100 2.5 hours

Kerala Board 10th Paper Pattern 2024

Download Kerala 2024 SSLC Exam Pattern

Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2024-25: Marking Scheme

Students can use the updated exam pattern while preparing for the Kerala 10th board exam. The exam pattern includes crucial exam information like the total number of questions, type of questions, and exam duration. Students can refer to the table mentioned below to understand the marking scheme of the theory and practical papers. 

Kerala SSLC Marking Scheme 2024-25 for Theory

 SSLC total mark in Kerala theory paper is 80 marks. Students must use the updated syllabus, exam pattern, and the past year's question papers to enhance their preparation skills. 

Kerala SSLC Theory Exam Pattern 2024-25
Type of Question Total Focus Area Questions Focus Area Questions to be Attempted Total Non-Focus Area Questions Non-Focus Area Questions to be Attempted
1-mark 6 4 4 4
2-marks 5 3 3 2
4-marks 5 3 2 1
6-marks 4 3 3 2
8-marks 3 2 - -
Total Marks 84 56 36 24

Kerala SSLC Marking Scheme 2024-25 for Practical

Tabulated below is the marks distribution for the practical assessment. Students must score the passing marks in the practical examination.

Kerala SSLC Practical Exam Pattern 2024
Type of Question Total Focus Area Questions Focus Area Questions to be Attempted Total Non-Focus Area Questions Non-Focus Area Questions to be Attempted
1-mark  6 4 3 3
2-marks 1 1 2 1
3-marks 4 3 1 1
4-marks 3 2 2 1
5-marks 2 1 - -
Total Marks 42 28 18 12

How to Download Kerala Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25? 

The updated Kerala SSLC exam pattern 2024-25 will be available on the official website. Students must follow the steps mentioned below to download this exam pattern.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website. 
  • Step 2: Navigate to the home page, and click on the "SSLC examination March 2025" notification as shown below. 

  • Step 3: The PDF file for the Kerala SSLC exam pattern will be displayed on the screen. 
  • Step 4: Students can download it and save it for future reference. 

Kerala 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Qualifying Parameters

The board will conduct the class 10 examination for 100 marks, of which 80 is for theory and 20 is for practical. Students must score the passing marks in both the papers. Students can refer to the table given below to understand the qualifying parameters of the Kerala SSLC exam 2025. 

Kerala SSLC Passing Criteria 2024-25
Subjects Total Marks Passing Marks
English 100 30
Hindi 50 15
Social Science 100 30
Physics 50 15
Chemistry 50 15
Biology 50 15
Mathematics 80 30
Information Technology (Practical) 40 12

Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern 2024-25: Grading System

The candidates are evaluated based on a 9-point grading system. Therefore, candidates can refer to the grading system mentioned below to understand the grade position and percentage range of the grades. 

Kerala SSLC Grading System 2024-25
Grade Grade Value Grade Position
A+ 9 Outstanding
A 8 Excellent
B+ 7 Very Good
B 6 Good
C+ 5 Above Average
C 4 Average
D+ 3 Marginal
D 2 Needs Improvement
E 1 Needs Improvement

Refer to the image mentioned below to get a better understanding of the Kerala SSLC 2024-25 grading system. 

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