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 and post-exam holidays.
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:
Event | Date |
Onam Exams (All Classes) | August 18–27, 2025 |
Onam Holidays | August 29–September 7, 2025 |
School Reopening | September 8, 2025 |
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.
Date | Day | Session | Time | Subjects |
18-08-2025 | Monday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Malayalam / Arabic / Sanskrit / Tamil / Kannada |
19-08-2025 | Tuesday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | English |
AN | 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Malayalam II (Second Paper) | ||
20-08-2025 | Wednesday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Environmental Studies 1 |
AN | 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Arabic / Sanskrit | ||
21-08-2025 | Thursday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Environmental Studies 2 |
AN | 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Mathematics | ||
22-08-2025 | Friday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Environmental Studies 1 |
AN | 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Hindi / Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada | ||
25-08-2025 | Monday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Environmental Studies 2 |
AN | 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Mathematics | ||
26-08-2025 | Tuesday | FN | 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Arabic / Sanskrit |
AN | 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada |
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.
Date | Class 8 | Class 9 | Class 10 (SSLC) |
18-08-2025 | Social Science (FN) | – | English (AN) |
19-08-2025 | First Language Paper 1 | – | – |
20-08-2025 | English (FN) | Mathematics (AN) | – |
21-08-2025 | English (FN) | Arts / PE (AN) | – |
22-08-2025 | Hindi (FN) | Hindi (FN) | Mathematics Paper 1 (AN) |
25-08-2025 | – | Biology (FN) | Social Science (AN) |
26-08-2025 | Social Science Paper 2 | Mathematics (AN) | Arts / PE (FN & AN) |
Cool-off time is included in exam duration. Afternoon exams on Fridays begin at 2:00 PM.
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.
Date | Time | Subjects |
18-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Part II Languages, Computer Science, Information Technology |
19-08-2025 | 9:30 AM | Part I English |
19-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Mathematics, Psychology, Part III Lang, Sanskrit Sastra |
20-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Biology, Political Science, English Lit, Comp. App, Electronics |
21-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Home Science, Journalism, Gandhian Studies, Philosophy, Statistics |
22-08-2025 | 2:00 PM | Physics, Economics |
25-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Accountancy, Social Work, Music, Geography, Geology |
26-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Sociology, Anthropology, Electronic Systems |
27-08-2025 | 1:30 PM | Chemistry, History, Business Studies, Islamic History, Communicative English |
After the exam season, schools across Kerala begin their Onam celebrations on August 29, 2025. The festive spirit is alive with cultural programs, traditional games, flower arrangements (Pookkalam), and special assemblies. These events are an essential part of student life, promoting unity and joy in schools across the state.
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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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.
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The First Term (Onam) exams will be conducted from August 20 to August 27, 2025, for all classes.
Most schools follow the Kerala DHSE timetable, but students should confirm stream-wise variations with their school.
Yes. Onam holidays are from August 29 to September 7, 2025. Schools reopen on September 8.
No. LP and UP classes have different durations. Class 1 & 2 have flexible exam times, while high school and higher secondary follow fixed slots.
Visit the Kerala Education Department or SCERT Kerala official websites for PDF timetables.
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