The KBPE SSLC SAY (Save A Year) Exam 2026 is scheduled to begin on June 10, 2026, and will conclude on June 17, 2026. Conducted by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KBPE), this supplementary examination gives Class 10 students who failed in one or more subjects in the SSLC main exam a chance to clear those subjects and continue to Plus One (Class 11) in the same academic year. The KBPE SSLC SAY hall ticket 2026 was released on June 4, 2026 — students must collect it from their respective schools before the exam begins on June 10.
Students who score below the minimum passing grade of D+ (30% marks) in any subject in the SSLC main exam are eligible for the SAY exam 2026. The SAY exam is conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode at designated exam centres across Kerala, with morning and afternoon shifts. The SAY result 2026 is expected to be declared in July 2026, after which qualifying students can apply for Plus One admissions in the same academic year.
The SAY exam is Kerala’s supplementary or compartment examination — designed specifically to "save the academic year" for students who narrowly missed the passing grade in one or a few subjects. Students who pass the SAY exam receive a revised mark sheet with updated grades and can proceed to higher secondary education without losing a year.
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam 2026 — Key Highlights
- Students who fail in one or more subjects in the KBPE SSLC 2026 main exam are eligible for the SAY exam.
- The KBPE SSLC SAY 2026 exam runs from June 10 to June 17, 2026 (weekends excluded) at exam centres across Kerala.
- The SAY hall ticket 2026 was released on June 4, 2026 — students collect it from their school after the school stamps and signs it.
- The minimum passing grade is D+ (30% marks) in each subject; only the written Terminal Evaluation (TE) component is re-taken in SAY — CE / internal marks carry forward.
- SAY registration is school-mediated — schools register students on the KBPE portal; students do not apply directly.
- Passing the SAY exam allows students to proceed directly to Plus One (Class 11) without repeating Class 10.
- Students who fail the SAY exam must repeat Class 10 in the next academic year as a regular or private candidate.
- KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Datesheet 2026
- KBPE SSLC SAY Admit Card 2026
- KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Syllabus
- KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Pattern 2026
- Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
- KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
- KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Fee Structure
- KBPE SSLC Passing Marks Criteria 2026
- KBPE SSLC Grading System
- KBPE SSLC SAY Exam FAQs
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Datesheet 2026
The KBPE SSLC SAY 2026 exam runs from June 10 to June 17, 2026, with no exams on the intervening weekend (June 13–14). Exams are held in two daily shifts — morning sessions run from 9:45 AM (ending at 11:30 AM for 50-mark subjects or 12:15 PM for 100-mark subjects) and afternoon sessions run from 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM. The first 15 minutes of every exam session is a designated cool-off period during which students may read the question paper but must not begin writing.
| Date | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 (Wednesday) | First Language Part I — 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM | Mathematics — 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM |
| June 11, 2026 (Thursday) | Physics — 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM | First Language Part II — 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM |
| June 12, 2026 (Friday) | Chemistry — 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM | — |
| June 15, 2026 (Monday) | English — 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM | Biology — 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM |
| June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) | Social Science — 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM | Hindi / General Knowledge — 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM |
| June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) | Information Technology — 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM | — |
Note: The subject-wise timetable above is based on verified information available as of June 9, 2026. Students must download the official SSLC SAY Notification 2026 PDF from sslcexam.kerala.gov.in to confirm their specific exam dates, subject codes, and any revisions issued by KBPE.
KBPE SSLC SAY Admit Card 2026
The KBPE SSLC SAY hall ticket 2026 was released on June 4, 2026 on the official portal at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in. Students cannot download the SAY hall ticket themselves — school authorities download it from the KBPE portal, affix their authorised signature and stamp, and distribute it to students. Students who have not yet received their hall ticket should contact their school immediately, as the exam begins on June 10, 2026.
- How to Collect: Contact your school to collect the stamped hall ticket. Schools download it from sslcexam.kerala.gov.in using their login credentials and distribute it after affixing the authorised stamp and signature.
- Contents of Hall Ticket: The SAY hall ticket includes the student’s name, register number, assigned exam centre (name and address), subject codes, exam dates and shift timings, and reporting instructions.
- Mandatory at Exam Centre: Entry to the exam hall is denied without a valid hall ticket carrying the school’s authorised signature and stamp. An unsigned or unstamped printout is not accepted.
- Lost Hall Ticket: Students who misplace or have not received the hall ticket must approach their school immediately — schools can reprint from the KBPE portal before the exam.
Where are KBPE SSLC SAY exams held?
The KBPE SSLC SAY 2026 exams are conducted at designated exam centres across Kerala — typically the same centres used for the SSLC main examination. The specific exam centre assigned to each student is printed on their SAY hall ticket, along with the full address and the reporting time. Students must reach their exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Students who arrive after the gate-closing time (generally 15 minutes before the exam begins) are not permitted to enter the hall.
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Syllabus
The KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026 is based on the same complete syllabus as the SSLC main examination 2026. No chapters are removed or condensed for the SAY exam, and the distribution of marks across units remains identical to the main exam. Students must prepare the full KBPE Class 10 prescribed syllabus for the subject(s) in which they are appearing for the SAY exam — there is no abridged or separate SAY syllabus. The question paper design, section breakdown, and marking scheme are also identical to the main examination.
| KBPE SSLC Subject | Syllabus / Study Material |
|---|---|
| English | Download from Official Portal |
| Mathematics | Download from Official Portal |
| Social Science | Download from Official Portal |
| Physics | Download from Official Portal |
| Chemistry | Download from Official Portal |
| Biology | Download from Official Portal |
| First Language (Malayalam / Other Regional Languages) | Download from Official Portal |
| Hindi / Third Language | Download from Official Portal |
| Information Technology | Download from Official Portal |
Note: KBPE SSLC syllabus documents for all subjects are available at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in and kbpe.kerala.gov.in. Since the SAY exam tests the same content as the main exam with no reductions, all study materials and model question papers prepared for the main exam are fully applicable for SAY preparation.
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Pattern 2026
The KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026 follows the exact same pattern as the SSLC main examination. Each subject has two assessment components — Continuous Evaluation (CE), which covers internal and practical work completed during the academic year, and the Terminal Evaluation (TE), which is the written examination. In the SAY exam, students only sit for the Terminal Evaluation (written exam) component — the CE marks earned during the school year are automatically retained and added to the SAY TE marks when calculating the final grade. Students cannot improve CE marks through the SAY exam process.
| Subject | Theory / TE Marks | CE / Internal Marks | Total Marks | TE Duration | Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 20 | 100 | 2 hrs 30 mins | 1-mark, 2-mark, 4-mark, 6-mark, 8-mark; Focus and Non-Focus area questions |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 100 | 2 hrs 30 mins | 1-mark, 2-mark, 4-mark, 6-mark, 8-mark; Focus and Non-Focus area questions |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 2 hrs 30 mins | 1-mark, 2-mark, 4-mark, 6-mark questions |
| First Language Part I | 40 | 10 | 50 | 1 hr 30 mins | Short-answer and essay-type questions |
| First Language Part II | 40 | 10 | 50 | 1 hr 30 mins | Short-answer and essay-type questions |
| Physics | 40 | 10 | 50 | 1 hr 30 mins | 1-mark, 2-mark, 3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions |
| Chemistry | 40 | 10 | 50 | 1 hr 30 mins | 1-mark, 2-mark, 3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions |
| Biology | 40 | 10 | 50 | 1 hr 30 mins | 1-mark, 2-mark, 3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions |
| Hindi / Third Language | 40 | 10 | 50 | 1 hr 30 mins | Short-answer, comprehension, and translation questions |
| Information Technology | 40 | 10 | 50 | Approx. 1 hr | Objective-type and short-answer questions |
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam 2026 — At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KBPE) |
| Exam Name | SAY — Save A Year (Supplementary Examination) |
| Exam Mode | Offline — pen and paper |
| SAY Exam Dates 2026 | June 10 to June 17, 2026 |
| Exam Shifts | Morning: 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM (50-mark subjects) / 12:15 PM (100-mark subjects); Afternoon: 1:45 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Cool-off / Reading Time | First 15 minutes of each session |
| Component Re-taken | Terminal Evaluation (TE / written exam) only — CE marks from the academic year carry forward automatically |
| Minimum Passing Grade | D+ grade — minimum 30% combined (CE + TE) in each subject |
| Hall Ticket Status | Released — June 4, 2026 (collect from school) |
| SAY Result 2026 | Expected July 2026 |
Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF
Practising previous year KBPE SSLC question papers is one of the most effective strategies for SAY exam preparation. These papers reveal the distribution of marks across Focus and Non-Focus areas, the types of questions most commonly asked in each subject, and the exact format expected in the written answer booklet. Since the SAY exam uses the same syllabus and paper format as the main SSLC exam, all previous year SSLC question papers — including SAY exam papers from prior years — are directly relevant and equally useful for preparation.
| KBPE SSLC Question Paper | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| KBPE SSLC English Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC Mathematics Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC Social Science Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC Physics Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC Chemistry Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC Biology Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC First Language (Malayalam) Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| KBPE SSLC SAY Question Papers — Previous Years | Download PDF |
Note: Previous year KBPE SSLC question papers and official answer keys are available at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in and kbpe.kerala.gov.in. SAY-specific question papers from prior years are especially useful because they often emphasise the topics and question types where students historically struggled in the main exam.
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
The KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026 is open to regular Class 10 students who appeared for the SSLC main examination in March–April 2026 and received a D or E grade (below 30% marks) in one or more subjects. Students who secured a grade below D+ in any subject in the SSLC main exam are required to appear for the SAY exam in that subject to avoid losing an academic year.
Only failed subjects need to be appeared for. Subjects in which the student already secured D+ or above in the main exam remain unchanged. The SAY exam is exclusively for current-year regular SSLC students — students who failed the SSLC in previous academic years must appear as private candidates in the subsequent regular SSLC examination held in March.
| Criteria | Details | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Qualification | Must have appeared for the KBPE SSLC main exam 2026 as a regular student enrolled in a recognised school. | The SAY exam is limited to this academic year’s regular students. Students from prior years must use the private candidate route in the next regular SSLC. |
| Failure in Subject(s) | Received D or E grade (below 30% marks) in one or more subjects in the SSLC main exam 2026. | Students who failed in all subjects can also appear for the SAY exam — they can sit multiple subject papers across the June 10–17 schedule simultaneously. |
| Minimum Passing Grade | D+ grade — minimum 30% of total marks in the subject (CE + TE combined). | D+ corresponds to 30–39 marks out of 100, or 15–19 marks out of 50. A single mark below the threshold counts as a fail in that subject. |
| CE Marks Status | CE (Continuous Evaluation / internal assessment) marks secured during the academic year are retained and automatically carried forward into the SAY result. | CE marks cannot be improved through the SAY exam. Students who secured strong CE marks during the year need a lower TE score to reach the D+ threshold. |
| Registration Route | Registration is done by the school on the KBPE portal on the student’s behalf. Students do not register directly. | Students must inform their school immediately after the main result so registration is completed before the SAY window closes. Late registration may attract a penalty fee or be disallowed. |
| Private / Ex-students | Not eligible for SAY 2026. Must appear as private candidates in the next regular SSLC examination (March 2027). | CE marks from the current year do not carry forward for private candidates in a subsequent year — a fresh academic cycle with new CE assessment applies for them. |
What is the rule of the SAY exam in KBPE SSLC?
- Failed subjects only: Students appear only in the subjects where they received D or E grades. All subjects where they secured D+ or above remain unchanged from the main exam result.
- CE marks carry forward: CE marks from the academic year are added directly to the SAY TE marks. Students do not re-submit CE assessments or re-sit any internal practicals as part of the SAY process.
- TE threshold matters: Students must score enough in the SAY written exam such that CE + TE combined meets the D+ threshold. Very high CE marks reduce the TE score required, but the TE component must still be attempted.
- School-driven process: The school registers eligible students, pays the fee on the KBPE portal, and distributes stamped hall tickets. Students do not interact directly with the KBPE portal for SAY registration.
- One opportunity per year: The SAY exam is conducted once per academic cycle. Students who fail it must re-attempt in the following year’s regular SSLC exam, losing the CE credit from this year.
How many chances are given in the KBPE SSLC SAY exam?
The SAY exam is a single annual opportunity — it is conducted once per academic cycle, immediately after the SSLC main results are declared. Students who fail the SAY exam do not get another SAY attempt in the same year. If a student fails the SAY exam, they must repeat Class 10 the following year — either as a regular student (with a new CE cycle) or as a private candidate, where CE marks from the current year are not carried forward. There is no lifetime limit on the number of times a student can attempt the SSLC as a private candidate.
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam — Attempts Overview
| Attempt | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SAY Exam (Current Year) | June 10–17, 2026 | For regular SSLC 2026 students who failed in the main exam. CE marks retained. Hall ticket collected from school. Result expected July 2026. |
| Regular SSLC as Private Candidate | March 2027 (next academic year) | For students who fail the SAY exam 2026 and choose the private candidate route. CE marks from 2026 are NOT carried forward — a fresh assessment cycle begins. |
| Subsequent SSLC Attempts | March 2028 onwards | Students may continue as private candidates in subsequent years. KBPE places no lifetime restriction on the number of SSLC attempts. |
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam Fee Structure
The KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026 requires payment of a nominal examination fee. The fee is collected through the school — students pay the fee to their school, and school authorities remit it to KBPE via the online registration portal during the SAY registration process. Students do not pay the exam fee directly to the board.
| Category | Examination Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One Subject (including TE / written component) | ₹100/- | Base fee for appearing in the SAY exam for one subject. Covers the Terminal Evaluation (written exam) component. |
| Additional Subjects | As notified in the SAY Notification 2026 | Students appearing in more than one subject should refer to the official SAY Notification 2026 PDF at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in for the per-subject fee applicable to additional papers. |
| Late Registration Fee | As notified by KBPE | A late fee applies if registration is completed after the standard deadline. Applicable for future SAY cycles — the 2026 registration window closed prior to June 10. |
Note: The complete fee schedule for the KBPE SSLC SAY exam is published in the official SAY Notification PDF at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in. Students and parents should verify current fee amounts from the official notification before making any payments.
KBPE SSLC Passing Marks Criteria 2026
The KBPE SSLC exam requires students to secure the minimum D+ grade (30% of total marks) in every subject to be declared as passed. For the SAY exam, the final subject score is calculated as CE marks (carried forward) plus TE marks (scored in the SAY written exam). Students must ensure this combined total meets the 30% D+ threshold in each failed subject — strong CE marks reduce the TE score needed, but a very low TE performance cannot be fully offset by CE marks alone if the combined total still falls below the threshold.
| Subject | Theory / TE Marks | CE / Internal Marks | Total Marks | Minimum Passing Total (D+ = 30%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 20 | 100 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 100 | 30 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 30 |
| First Language Part I | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
| First Language Part II | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
| Physics | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
| Biology | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
| Hindi / Third Language | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
| Information Technology | 40 | 10 | 50 | 15 |
What is the minimum mark to pass a subject in the KBPE SSLC SAY exam?
For 100-mark subjects (English, Mathematics, Social Science), the combined CE + TE total must reach at least 30 marks to earn the minimum D+ passing grade. For 50-mark subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, First Language papers, Hindi, IT), the minimum combined total is 15 marks. Falling even one mark below this threshold in any single subject means the student has not cleared that subject and the SAY result will record a fail in it.
KBPE SSLC Passing Marks — Quick Reference
| Subject Total Marks | Minimum Passing Total (D+ = 30%) | D+ Grade Range |
|---|---|---|
| 100 marks | 30 marks | 30–39 marks → D+ grade |
| 50 marks | 15 marks | 15–19 marks → D+ grade |
KBPE SSLC Grading System
The KBPE SSLC examination uses a nine-point letter-grade system across all subjects. Each grade corresponds to a fixed marks range and a numerical grade point. The overall CGPA is calculated by dividing the sum of grade points earned across all subjects by the number of subjects; it can be converted to an approximate percentage using the formula Total Grade Points × 1.11. The minimum grade a student must earn in every subject to pass the SSLC — including in the SAY exam — is D+.
| Grade | Marks Range | Grade Point | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90–100 | 9 | Outstanding |
| A | 80–89 | 8 | Excellent |
| B+ | 70–79 | 7 | Very Good |
| B | 60–69 | 6 | Good |
| C+ | 50–59 | 5 | Above Average |
| C | 40–49 | 4 | Average |
| D+ | 30–39 | 3 | Marginal — Minimum Pass Grade for SAY and Main Exam |
| D | 20–29 | 2 | Below Pass — SAY exam required in this subject |
| E | Below 20 | 1 | Fail — SAY exam required in this subject |
Note: Students who receive a D or E grade in any subject in the SSLC main exam must appear for the SAY exam in that subject. Earning a D+ or higher means the subject is cleared — no SAY exam is required for that subject. The SAY mark sheet will reflect the updated grade once the student clears the D+ threshold in the SAY written component.
KBPE SSLC SAY Exam FAQs
Ques. What is the SAY exam in Kerala SSLC?
Ans. SAY stands for Save A Year. It is the supplementary examination conducted annually by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KBPE) for Class 10 students who failed in one or more subjects in the SSLC main exam. Students who pass the SAY exam receive a revised mark sheet with updated grades and can proceed to Plus One (Class 11) admissions in the same academic year — avoiding the need to repeat Class 10 entirely and saving an academic year, hence the name.
Ques. When is the KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026?
Ans. The KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026 is scheduled from June 10 to June 17, 2026 (weekends excluded). Exams are held in two daily shifts — morning (9:45 AM to 11:30 AM for 50-mark subjects, or to 12:15 PM for 100-mark subjects) and afternoon (1:45 PM to 3:30 PM). The first 15 minutes of each session is a cool-off reading period during which students may read but not write.
Ques. Who is eligible to appear for the KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026?
Ans. Regular Class 10 students who appeared for the KBPE SSLC main examination 2026 and received a D or E grade (below 30% marks) in one or more subjects are eligible. Only the failed subjects need to be appeared for in the SAY exam. Students from prior academic years (who failed SSLC 2025 or earlier) are not eligible for SAY 2026 — they must appear as private candidates in the next regular SSLC examination (March 2027).
Ques. What is the minimum passing mark for the KBPE SSLC SAY exam?
Ans. The minimum passing grade is D+, which requires at least 30% of total marks in each subject (CE + SAY TE combined). For 100-mark subjects (English, Mathematics, Social Science), the combined total must be at least 30 marks. For 50-mark subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Language papers, IT), the minimum combined total is 15 marks. Scoring even one mark below this threshold in any subject means the student has not passed that subject in the SAY exam.
Ques. How do students collect the KBPE SSLC SAY hall ticket 2026?
Ans. The SAY hall ticket 2026 was released on June 4, 2026 at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in. Students cannot download it directly. School authorities log into the KBPE portal, download the hall ticket, affix the school’s authorised signature and stamp, and distribute it to students. Students who have not yet received their hall ticket should contact their school immediately, since the SAY exam begins on June 10, 2026. Without a stamped hall ticket, students will not be permitted to enter the exam hall.
Ques. How is the KBPE SSLC SAY exam different from the main SSLC exam?
Ans. The SAY exam covers the same syllabus and follows the same question-paper format as the main SSLC exam. The key difference is that students only sit for the Terminal Evaluation (TE) written component — the CE (Continuous Evaluation / internal assessment) marks from the academic year are automatically retained and added to the SAY TE score when computing the final grade. Students do not re-submit any CE work, re-sit practicals, or undergo any internal assessment as part of the SAY process.
Ques. What happens if a student passes the KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026?
Ans. Students who clear all their failed subjects in the SAY exam receive a revised SSLC mark sheet showing the updated grades for those subjects. They are then eligible for Plus One (Class 11) admissions in the same academic year — no academic year is lost. The mark sheet will display the SAY result alongside the main exam grades for subjects the student had already passed in the main exam.
Ques. What happens if a student fails the KBPE SSLC SAY exam 2026?
Ans. Students who fail one or more subjects in the SAY exam 2026 do not receive another SAY attempt in the same academic year. They must either re-enroll in Class 10 as a regular student in the next academic year (with a fresh CE cycle) or appear as a private candidate in the next regular SSLC examination, typically held in March 2027. Under the private candidate route, the CE marks from the 2025–26 academic year are not carried forward — a fresh CE assessment applies.
Ques. When will the KBPE SSLC SAY result 2026 be declared?
Ans. The KBPE SSLC SAY result 2026 is expected to be declared in July 2026, typically within three to four weeks after the last SAY exam date (June 17, 2026). Students can check their SAY result on the official portal at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in using their register number and date of birth. Students who pass the SAY exam can proceed with Plus One admissions after the result is published.
Ques. What is the exam fee for the KBPE SSLC SAY exam?
Ans. The examination fee for the KBPE SSLC SAY exam is ₹100/- for one subject (including the written / practical component). The fee for additional subjects is specified in the official SAY Notification PDF at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in. Fees are paid through the school — students do not pay directly to KBPE. For the SAY 2026 cycle, the registration window has already closed; this information is most relevant for students planning future cycles.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is compiled from the official Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan portal at sslcexam.kerala.gov.in and verified education news sources as of June 9, 2026. Exam dates, fee amounts, timetables, and schedules are subject to revision by KBPE. Students are advised to verify all details from the official KBPE portal before taking any academic or administrative action.
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