Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023: Chapter-wise Important Topics and Marking Scheme

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The new syllabus for Kerala SSLC Exam 2022-23 is available on its official website – keralapareekshabhavan.in. Students can download the Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2022-23 in pdf format which will be released by the Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE). 

  • The syllabus of the Kerala SSLC exam includes the subject-wise important topics of Maths, Science, Social Science, English, and so on. 
  • Kerala Board will conduct the Kerala SSLC 2023 exams from March 9 to 29, 2023.
  • Science exam consists of both  theory paper and a practical exam. 

Check Also: Kerala SSLC Exam Dates 2023

Kerala Board Class 10 Exam Highlights

Kerala Board Class 10 Exam Highlights

The table below consists of important highlights regarding Kerala Board Class 10 exams 

Description Details
Exam Mode Offline
Conducting Body Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan
Name of the Exam Kerala Board SSLC Exam
Official Website  http:kbpe.org.
Kerala Board Class 10 Syllabus 2023

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023

The SCERT offers the Kerala SSLC syllabus for the following subjects:

  • First Language- Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Additional English, Additional Hindi, Sanskrit (Academic), Sanskrit Oriental, Arabic (Academic), Arabic Oriental (For Arabic Schools).
  • Second Language- Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Special English, Fisheries Science (Fisheries Oriental School), Sanskrit Oriental Paper II (For Sanskrit School), Arabic Oriental Paper II (For Arabic Schools).
  • Second Language – English
  • Third Language – Hindi/ General Knowledge
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Social Science

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023 for Mathematics 

The mathematics subject assesses the calculation and precision ability of the students. To score good marks in the exam there is a proper understanding of mathematical formulas, rules, theorems, etc. The students should prepare chapter-wise notes and complete the whole syllabus once is important. Then they can solve the previous year's question papers to get familiar with the level of questions and exam pattern well. The detailed chapter-wise syllabus for Mathematics subject is mentioned below :

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023 for Science

This is a very important subject, it has three sections viz Physics, Chemistry, Biology. This subject requires practice and a logical approach to score good marks in this particular subject. The exam for science subjects is divided into two parts namely theory and practical exam. The students need to pass both the exams separately to pass the subject. The syllabus for Science subjects is also vast and the students need to cover the whole syllabus with the right strategy and proper time management skills. There is a need to give equal time to all the sections to ace the score in this subject. The detailed syllabus of Science subject is mentioned below :

Subjects Detailed syllabus 
Physics  Electric current and its effects
Power transmission and distribution
Work, Energy and Power
Laws of Motion
Electromagnetic Induction (EMI)
Wave propagation
Heat and its phenomenon
Light optics
Electronics and modern technologies
Energy Management 
Chemistry  Chemical reactions (rate of reaction and chemical equilibrium)
Mole concept
Reactivity series and Electrochemistry
Metals and nonmetals
Acid, base and salts
Periodic table and electronic configuration
Nomenclature of organic compounds
Chemical reaction of organic compounds
Application of chemistry for human life progress
Biology  Living organisms
Reproduction 
Genetics
Sensation and response
Introduction to various diseases and its precautions
Awareness about HIV and AIDS
Chemical message for Homeostasis
Biological changes in human life

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023 for English 

There is no fixed syllabus for English subjects as it has many sections and mainly it tests the reading and writing skills of the student. It requires more practice and a better understanding of grammar to score good marks in this subject. The students can ace their scores in this subject with consistency in study and practice. You should have the proper understanding of the syllabus to score well in the English subject. The detailed syllabus for English subject is mentioned below :

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing skills
  • Textbook content
  • Parts of speech
  • Tenses
  • Voices
  • Narration
  • Preposition 
  • Conjunction
  • Articles
  • Punctuation
  • Sentences
  • Transformation of sentences
  • Vocabulary, etc.

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023 for Social Science

Social Science is a lengthy and memory-based subject as it consists of four sections namely Geography, Civics, History, and Economics. It requires remembering various facts, dates, policies, slogans, and many more to score good marks in the exam. The students can remember all these things by revising the subject many times. The students can score good marks in this particular section if they prepare strategically for this subject by giving equal time to all the sections. The detailed section-wise syllabus of Social Science subject is mentioned in the table below :

Subjects Syllabus 
Geography India: the land of diversities
Seasons and time
Human Resources Development in India
Eyes in the sky and data analysis
Terrain analysis through maps
Sources of wind
Resources wealth of India 
History World wide revolutions
Indian freedom struggle
India after Independence
World in the 20th century
British exploitation and resistance
Culture and Nationalism
Kerala towards modernity 
Civics Public Administration
Civic Consciousness
The state and political science
Union government 
Economics  Per Capita Income
Public expenditure and public revenue
Consumer satisfaction and protection
Financial Institutions and Services

Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2023 for Hindi

Hindi is one of the important subjects in the Kerala Board examination as it is our National language. It also tests the reading and writing ability of the students. The grammar of Hindi is also important and it has more weightage also. Here the detailed syllabus of Hindi is mentioned, you can refer to the below details for the same :

  • Hindi Textbook
  • Hindi Vyakaran
  • Poetry
  • Hindi literature, etc.
Kerala Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023

Kerala SSLC Exam 2023 Exam Pattern 

To prepare for the exam the students should be familiar with the exam pattern. It is a very important step to planning the preparation for the exam very effectively. Here we are discussing the exam pattern like marks allotted, exam duration, number of questions, etc. So you can refer the below details to get a perfect idea about the exam pattern :

Subject Marks Exam duration  Total number of questions 
Mathematics  80 2.5 hours  . 29
Social Science  80 2.5 hours 25
English 80 2.5 hours 37
Hindi 40 1.5 hours 19
Physics  40 1.5 hours 20
Chemistry  40 1.5 hours 20
Biology  40 1.5 hours 23

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Where do we get the detailed official syllabus of Kerala the board 10th class?

Ans. You can get the detailed syllabus from the official website of the Kerala board http://kbpe.org.

Ques. What are the minimum marks required to pass the subject in Kerala Board 10th examination?

Ans. The students need to score a minimum of 35% marks in each subject to pass the exam and to be promoted to the next level.

Ques. Is the board giving any relaxation to the board exam students during Covid - 19 pandemic?

Ans. Yes, the Kerala board reduced the 20% syllabus for the board exam students to provide some relaxation to students so that they can prepare for the exam without stress.

Ques. How many subjects are there in the Kerala board 10th examination?

Ans. There are a total of 6 subjects in the Kerala Board 10th examination namely Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, and optional choice subject.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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