DHSE notifies dates, deadlines and timings for Plus One improvement, supplementary tests
The Department of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, has issued the detailed timetable for the Plus One (first‑year higher secondary) improvement and supplementary examinations 2026. The written tests will be held from 12 October to 17 October 2026, the department said in a notification published on the Higher Secondary Education (HSE) portal.
Candidates seeking to improve marks or appearing for supplementary papers must complete online registration through their schools. The DHSE has fixed 10 September 2026 as the last date for submission of applications by regular, lateral entry, re‑admission, compartment and special category candidates. Students who apply after the deadline will be permitted to do so by paying a late fee of ₹600 up to 15 September 2026.
Exam schedule and session timings
The schedule divides papers across morning and afternoon sessions over the six examination days. The department has also specified shortened durations for papers that carry practical components, with an adjusted reporting and cool‑off interval for all candidates.
| Date | Morning session | Afternoon session |
|---|---|---|
| 12 October | Physics, Sociology, Anthropology | Geography, Music, Social Work, Geology, Accountancy |
| 13 October | Part I English | — |
| 14 October | Mathematics, Part III Languages, Sanskrit Sastra, Psychology | Economics, Electronic Systems |
| 15 October | Part II Languages, Computer Science and IT | Home Science, Gandhian Studies, Philosophy, Journalism, Computer Science, Statistics |
| 16 October | Chemistry, History, Islamic History & Culture, Business Studies, Communicative English | — |
| 17 October | Biology, Electronics, Political Science, Sanskrit Sahithya, Computer Application, English Literature | — |
For subjects without practical examinations, the DHSE has scheduled the morning session from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm and the afternoon session from 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Each session includes a 15‑minute cool‑off period before the paper begins. For subjects that include practical components (excluding Biology and Music), the examination duration has been adjusted: the morning sitting will run from 9:30 am to 11:45 am, while the afternoon sitting will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm.
Registration process and fee remittance
Applications must be submitted through the school portal on the HSE website; the DHSE notice outlines separate deadlines for fee payment and for the completion of online registration by schools. Candidates are advised to verify entries and subjects at the time of submission, and to keep confirmations or receipts issued by schools for future reference.
- Last date for application (regular and special categories): 10 September 2026
- Late application with fine (up to): 15 September 2026; late fee: ₹600
- Examination period: 12–17 October 2026
The timetable, examination rules and other instructions are available on the official HSE portal. Schools will receive detailed guidelines from the DHSE on handling registrations, seating arrangements and invigilation protocols.
Context and practical implications for students
Every year a significant number of Plus One students opt for improvement or supplementary tests to raise their marks or clear failed subjects. The DHSE timetable allows candidates and schools a clear window for preparation and administrative processing ahead of the tests. The specified cool‑off period is intended to regulate entry into examination halls and reduce last‑minute crowding, while the shorter durations for practical subjects align with assessment norms where laboratory or practical components are assessed separately.
Students planning to sit the improvement papers should coordinate with their institution's higher secondary office to ensure timely submission of forms and fee payments. Those uncertain about their eligibility categories — such as re‑admission or lateral entry — must seek clarification from school authorities to avoid missing the fixed deadlines.
The DHSE has not indicated the date for the release of hall tickets in the public notice; candidates are advised to watch the HSE portal and notices circulated by their schools for updates on admit cards and any further instructions from the department.
Detailed subject‑wise timetables and any circulars related to conduct of the examinations are accessible on the official HSE website.
