Kerala Plus One Improvement, Supplementary Exam 2026 From October 12

Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 15:03 [IST]

The Kerala Department of General Education has released the timetable for the First Year Higher Secondary (Plus One) Improvement and Supplementary Examinations 2026. The exams are set to commence on October 12, 2026, giving eligible students another opportunity to improve their scores, clear failed or compartment subjects, and appear under the relevant special categories.

Kerala Plus One Improvement Exam 2026 from Oct 12 — PTI Images

Kerala Plus One Improvement, Supplementary Exam 2026

The department has also notified the deadlines for submitting applications, remitting examination fees and completing online data submission. Students should complete the application process within the prescribed timeline to avoid late fees.

Kerala Plus One Improvement Exam 2026: Important Dates

Candidates can check the key dates below:

Particular	Date
Application without fine	September 10, 2026
Application with ₹600 fine	September 15, 2026
Fee remittance and online data submission by schools	September 16, 2026
Examination begins	October 12, 2026
Written examinations conclude	October 17, 2026

The examination will be conducted in forenoon (FN) and afternoon (AN) shifts for students from Science, Commerce, Humanities and Arts streams.

Kerala Plus One Improvement, Supplementary Exam Dates

The written examinations will be conducted from October 12 to October 17, 2026. The subject-wise schedule includes the following:

Exam Date	Subjects
October 12, 2026	Physics, Sociology, Anthropology; AN - Geography, Music, Social Work, Geology, Accountancy
October 13, 2026	Part I English
October 14, 2026	Mathematics, Part III Languages, Sanskrit Sastra, Psychology; AN - Economics, Electronic Systems
October 15, 2026	Part II Languages, Computer Science & IT; AN - Home Science, Gandhian Studies, Philosophy, Journalism, Computer Science, Statistics
October 16, 2026	Chemistry, History, Islamic History & Culture, Business Studies, Communicative English
October 17, 2026	Biology, Electronics, Political Science, Sanskrit Sahithya, Computer Application, English Literature

Students should verify the timetable applicable to their subjects and stream before appearing for the examination.

Kerala Plus One Art Subjects Exam Schedule

The department has issued a separate schedule for students appearing for Art subjects. The examinations will be conducted as follows:

Date	Subject
October 12, 2026	Main
October 13, 2026	Part I English; AN - Subsidiary
October 14, 2026	Sanskrit
October 15, 2026	Part II Languages
October 16, 2026	Literature
October 17, 2026	Aesthetic

Candidates should carefully check the applicable paper and examination session to avoid confusion.

Kerala Plus One Exam Timings 2026

The examinations will be conducted in two sessions. Subjects without practical components will generally be held from 9:30 AM to 12:15 PM in the forenoon session and from 2 PM to 4:45 PM in the afternoon session.

The duration may vary for subjects having practical components. Biology and Music have separate time allocations as specified in the examination timetable.

Students should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time and follow all instructions issued by the Kerala General Education Department.

Kerala Plus One Improvement Exam 2026: Fees

The department has also specified the examination fees for different categories of candidates.

Regular and re-admission candidates: ₹175 per paper + ₹40 certificate fee
Compartment candidates: ₹225 per paper + ₹80 certificate fee

Candidates should pay the applicable fee within the prescribed deadline. Those who miss the regular application deadline can use the late application window by paying the applicable ₹600 fine.

Important Guidelines for Students

Students planning to appear for the Kerala Plus One Improvement or Supplementary Examination should complete their applications through the prescribed process and ensure that all details are entered correctly.

Schools are required to complete fee remittance and online data submission by September 16, 2026. Students should therefore submit their applications and fees well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for processing.

Candidates should also preserve their application details and fee payment information for future reference. Before the examination, they should verify the final timetable, examination centre and other instructions issued by the department or their respective school.

The Kerala Plus One Improvement and Supplementary Examinations 2026 will give eligible students another opportunity to improve their academic performance or clear pending subjects. Candidates are advised to regularly check official Kerala General Education Department notifications and stay updated on any changes to the examination schedule.