Kerala SSLC Passing Marks

Sushmita Sundas

Updated on - Oct 14, 2024

Table of Contents

Kerala SSLC Subject-Wise Passing Marks
Kerala SSLC Passing Marks For Theory and Practicals
Kerala SSLC Grading System
Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern Subject Wise
Tips To Score Above Kerala SSLC Passing Marks

The Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) administers the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate ) examinations, in March every year in Kerala. These exams are crucial for Kerala students as it is a pathway to higher secondary education.

The Kerala Board of Public Examinations mandates that students appearing for the Kerala SSLC Exam must secure 33% marks in each subject to pass successfully. The total score for the Kerala SSLC exam is 640 marks. Comprising 490 marks from written board exams, 130 marks from internal evaluation and 20 marks, from an IT test. A student's final grade is determined by their score out of these 640 marks.

Kerala SSLC uses a 9-point grading system, with A+ representing the highest mark and E representing the lowest. These grades are assigned to evaluate candidates based on their performance in the Kerala SSLC examination.

Also Read: Kerala SSLC Exam

Kerala SSLC Subject-Wise Passing Marks

Candidates should secure at least 192 marks out of 640 in the Kerala SSLC exam. The Kerala SSLC subject-wise passing marks is tabulated below:

Subjects	Total Marks	Passing Marks
First Language	100	30
English	100	30
Hindi	50	15
Social Science	100	30
Physics	50	15
Chemistry	50	15
Biology	50	15
Mathematics	100	30
Information Technology (Practical)	40	12
Total	640	192

Kerala SSLC Passing Marks For Theory and Practicals

Candidates can check out Kerala SSLC Passing Marks for Theory and Practicals below:

Subject Name	Theory Marks	CE (Continuous Evaluation)	Passing Marks
First Language	80	20	30
Second Language	80	20	30
English	80	20	30
Hindi	40	10	15
Mathematics	80	20	30
Social Science	80	20	30
Physics	40	10	15
Chemistry	40	10	15
Biology	40	10	15
Information Technology (Practical)		40	12

Also Read: Kerala SSLC syllabus

Kerala SSLC Grading System

Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) follows a 9 point grading system in Kerala SSLC Examinations. Kerala SSLC will not mention ranks but will mention grades for each subject.

In the Kerala SSLC Grading System, A+ is the highest grade with 9 points and E is the lowest grade with 1 point. Candidates are assigned a grade based on the marks scored by them in the Kerala SSLC examination. There is no negative marking in Kerala SSLC Grading System. Below Table mentions percentage range, grade and grade point.

Percentage Range	Grade	Grade point
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
20 – 29	D	2
Less than 20	E	1

Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern Subject Wise

Candidates can refer to the Kerala SSLC Exam Pattern Subject Wise tabulated below:

Mathematics Exam Pattern

Chapter	Weightage
Arithmetic Sequence	14
Circles	18
Mathematics of Chance	6
Second-Degree Equations	7
Trigonometry	5
Coordinates	7
Tangents	12
Solids	13
Geometry and Algebra	17
Polynomials	4
Statistics	7
Total	110

Social Science Part 1 Exam Pattern

Unit	1 Mark	3 Marks	4 Marks	5 Marks	6 Marks	Total
Revolutions that Influenced the World	-	-	-	-	1	6
World in the Twentieth Century	-	-	-	-	1	6
Public Administration	-	-	2	-	-	8
British Exploitation and Resistance	-	2	-	-	-	6
Culture and Nationalism	-	-	1	-	-	4
Struggle and Freedom	1	-	1	-	-	5
India After Independence	1	2	-	-	-	7
Kerala Towards Modernity	-	-	1	-	-	4
The State and Political Science	-	-	2	-	-	8
Civic Consciousness	1	2	-	-	-	7
Sociology: What? Why?	-	1	-	-	-	3

Social Science Part 2 Exam Pattern

Unit	1 Mark	3 Marks	4 Marks	5 Marks	6 Marks	Total
Seasons and Time	-	1	-	1	-	8
In Search of the Source of Wind	-	1	-	1	-	8
Human Resources Development in India	-	-	2	-	-	8
Terrain Analysis through Maps	-	-	1	-	-	4
Public Expenditure and Public Revenue	1	1	-	-	-	4
Eyes in the Sky and Data Analysis	-	-	1	-	-	4
India: The Land of Diversities	1	-	1	-	-	5
Resource Wealth of India	-	1	-	-	-	3
Financial Institutions and Services	-	-	2	-	-	8
Consumer: Satisfaction and Protection	-	-	1	-	-	4

Physics Exam Pattern

Chapter	1 Mark	2 Marks	3 Marks	4 Marks	Total
Effects of Electric Current	-	2	-	1	8
Magnetic Effect of Electric Current	1	1	1	-	6
Electromagnetic Induction	1	-	1	1	8
Reflection of Light	1	1	1	-	6
Refraction of Light	1	-	1	1	8
Vision and the World of Colours	1	-	1	1	8
Energy Management	-	1	-	1	6
Total	50

Biology Exam Pattern

Unit	Mark	2 Marks	3 Marks	4 Marks	Total
Genetics for Future	1	-	2	-	7
Sensations and Responses	2	2	1	-	9
Unraveling Genetic Mysteries	1	1	-	-	3
Keeping Diseases Away	-	2	1	-	7
Windows of Knowledge	-	-	1	1	7
Chemical Messages for Homeostasis	1	-	1	1	8
Soldiers of Defense	-	1	-	1	6
The Paths Traversed by Life	1	1	1	-	6

Chemistry Exam Pattern

Unit	Mark	2 Marks	3 Marks	4 Marks	Total
Periodic Table and Electronic Configuration	1	-	1	1	8
Gas Laws and Mole Concept	-	1	-	1	6
Reactivity Series and Electrochemistry	1	-	1	1	8
Production of Metals	-	2	1	-	7
Compounds of Non-Metals	1	1	-	1	7
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds and Isomerism	1	-	1	1	8
Chemical Reactions of Organic Compounds	1	1	1	-	6

Also Read: Kerala SSLC Exam Centres

Tips To Score Above Kerala SSLC Passing Marks

Candidates can check some of the tips mentioned below to score above Kerala SSLC Passing Marks:

Understanding the curriculum of each subject is very important. Before the start of the academic year you should be acquainted with each subject exam structure. Going through the exam pattern will help you understand the format of the question paper, including the number of questions, chapters asked and marks allocated.
In Maths, try to focus, memorize and understand the key formulas of Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics. By remembering the formulas you will be able to complete the exam within the time limit.
In Science, focus on diagrams and associated terminologies, functions such as the ray diagrams from the light chapters. Drawing and labeling diagrams accurately can score you easy marks. Pay special attention to chapters such as carbon and its compounds, life process and related chapters. Take as many brief notes and practice formulae, compound names, equations, numericals, theorems, and terminology as possible.
English is a subject that is frequently overlooked until the final moment. However, try to concentrate on grammatical rules, tenses, and voice, and detect and rectify any mistakes you make. Try to write as much as possible so that you can finish the lengthier responses within the time limit while still focusing on grammar.
In Social Science, Practice writing lengthy answers on India Independence, Culture and Nationalism. As these are very broad topics it is important for you to articulate your thoughts clearly before writing so that you can finish the paper on time. Try to remember important events, dates, figures.
Try to practice writing nicely in all disciplines and conveying your views correctly on paper. Whenever possible, utilize bullet points, headers, tables, and diagrams to help clarify your answers.