Kerala First Terminal (Onam) Exam Time Table 2025–26 Out: Class 1 to 12 Kerala Exam Schedule

As the new academic year progresses, schools across Kerala are gearing up for the First Term (Onam) Examination 2025. These exams are an important milestone for students from Class 1 to 12, helping schools assess academic progress before the festive Onam holidays. The Kerala First Term Onam exams will be held from August 18 to August 28, 2025.

The Kerala Education Department has officially released the Kerala Onam exam timetable 2025, and it applies to students across LP (Lower Primary), UP (Upper Primary), High School (Classes 8–10), and Higher Secondary (Plus Two). 

For parents, students, or educators looking for accurate information on Kerala's first-term exam date in 2025, this article has everything you need, from the full exam schedule to Onam celebration dates, passing criteria, and post-exam holidays.

Kerala First Term Exam 2025 – Overview for Classes 1 to 12

The First Term Exams (Onam Exams) will be held in all schools following the Kerala State Syllabus, covering classes from 1 to 12. These exams will take place over a week and will be conducted in two sessions, forenoon (morning) and afternoon.

The exam schedule is applicable for:

• LP & UP students (Classes 1 to 7)
• High School students (Classes 8 to 10)
• Plus Two students (Class 12 – DHSE Kerala)

Quick summary of important dates:

Kerala LP & UP Onam Exam 2025 Timetable for Classes 1 to 7

For Lower Primary (Classes 1–4) and Upper Primary (Classes 5–7) students, the exam timetable is officially announced by the Kerala Education Department. These students will appear for various language and subject papers over a few days, with exams scheduled in morning and afternoon sessions.

Class 1 and 2 students will have flexible exam timings based on activity completion.

Students in Classes 8, 9, and 10 (SSLC) will follow the Kerala High School Onam exam 2025 timetable issued by the Education Department. The exams include core subjects such as English, Social Science, Mathematics, and languages. Special care has been taken to ensure a well-paced schedule, with adequate time between major papers.

Cool-off time is included in exam duration. Afternoon exams on Fridays begin at 2:00 PM.

Download the Class 10 First Term Model Question Paper 2025 – Revised Syllabus PDF

The Kerala SSLC Onam Exam 2025, first term papers are based on the lessons taught in the first three months of the school year. SCERT has released the official model question papers for Class 10 Onam Exam 2025, covering all major subjects in Malayalam and English mediums.

If you want to score high, these SSLC first term papers are essential. They follow the latest SCERT 2025–26 syllabus and show you exactly what the updated exam pattern looks like.

You can read more and get the downloadable PDFs in below article

Kerala Plus Two Onam Exam Timetable 2025 for Class 12 DHSE

The Kerala Plus Two Onam exam dates for 2025 have been released for students under the DHSE board. Exams will be held from August 18 to August 27, 2025, primarily in the afternoon session, except for a few subjects like English and Physics.

After the exams, students can enjoy the much-awaited Onam holidays from August 29 to September 7, 2025. This break allows students to participate in family functions, cultural events, and celebrations. Schools will reopen on September 8, 2025, marking the beginning of the second term.

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Kerala School Educational Calendar 2025–26: Key Dates & Holidays

The Kerala Education Department has released the school academic calendar for 2025–26, covering school reopening, exam dates, holidays, and events.

The new academic year begins in June 2025 and runs until May 2026. This calendar applies to most government, aided, and private schools across the state.

For full details, check below

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