How to Apply for HSCAP Kerala Plus One Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Allotment
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How to Apply for HSCAP Kerala Plus One Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Allotment

Garima SihagUpdated on 05 Jan 2026, 12:11 PM IST

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) will release the admission form for the Kerala Plus One admission 2026 in May 2026. To take admission in the government/aided higher secondary schools in Kerala, students will have to fill out the Kerala Plus One admission form 2026. They need to fill out the Kerala Plus One admission form 2026 for the streams they are interested in, i.e., arts, science, and commerce, at the official portal, hscap.kerala.gov.in. They need to submit all required documents to complete the admission process.

This Story also Contains

  1. DHSE Plus One Admission 2026 Dates
  2. Kerala +1 Admission Form Instructions
  3. How to fill the Kerala Plus One Admission Form 2026 online?
  4. Documents required to fill Kerala Plus One Admission Form 2026
  5. Kerala Plus One Allotment Application Form 2026 Fees
  6. What After the Kerala Plus One Admission Allotment 2026?
How to Apply for HSCAP Kerala Plus One Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Allotment
Kerala plus one admission form

The last date to submit the HSCAP admission applications will be announced by the board through an official notification. Once the HSCAP (Higher Secondary Centralised Admission Process) online form link is activated, candidates will have the opportunity to complete and submit their admission application for schools in Kerala. It is important to note that the Higher Authority of HSCAP Kerala only accepts applications through the online mode. Read the article to learn about the Kerala Plus One admission form 2026 and more.

DHSE Plus One Admission 2026 Dates

The Kerala plus one admission form dates will be announced by the Directorate. Students can refer to the tentative schedule below.

Events

Dates

Kerala Plus One admission form release date

May 2026

Last date to fill Kerala +1 admission form

May 2026

Kerala Plus One trial allotment result 2026

May 2026

First allotment resultMay 2026

Online admission for the first general merit list

June 2026

Displaying the second general merit list

June 2026

Third allotment listJune 2026
Main allotment expiry dateJune 2026
Commencement of ClassesJune 2026

Kerala Plus One 2026 Overview

ParticulartsDetails

Authority name

Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala

Founded in

1965

Official website

dhsekerala.gov.in and hscap.kerala.gov.in

Admission form release date

May 2026

Last date to submit applicationsMay 2026


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Kerala +1 Admission Form Instructions

  • After the Kerala SSLC results, the board issues the DHSE Kerala Plus One admission form.

  • The board will make the Kerala Class 11th admission form available online at hscap.kerala.gov.in/HSCAP.

  • All eligible students will have the opportunity to complete the Kerala Plus One Admission Form 2026.

  • Students must submit a single application for all schools within a revenue district. However, they are allowed to apply to multiple districts using separate admission forms.

  • It should be noted that for merit-based seats, applicants may only submit one application per district.

  • During this stage, candidates may make corrections and modify their school or subject combinations.

  • The final allotments will then occur in three phases following the trial allotment.

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Kerala Plus One Application - Eligibility Criteria

Students need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria to apply for admission to Kerala Plus One:

  • Applicants are required to have completed their Class 10th from any recognised state board or central board.

  • Students need to provide all the necessary documents as mentioned in the Kerala DHSE application form, and after admission.

  • To be eligible for consideration in the main allotment, students must have achieved a minimum of a D-Plus grade or equal marks in all subjects on their Kerala SSLC/Class 10 or equivalent exam.

  • Admission will only be granted to students whose names appear in the Kerala Plus One admission allotment list 2026.

  • The admission of an applicant is contingent upon their Weightage Grade Point Average (WGPA).

  • There is no age bar prescribed for Kerala Plus One admission 2026.

  • It should be noted that CBSE students wishing to choose a Maths combination must have completed the 'Maths standard level' course.

  • For the main allotment, only students who have passed the CBSE Class 10 board exams will be considered. However, if vacancies remain after the main allotment, students who have passed the school-level exam in Class 10 from CBSE may also be considered.

How to fill the Kerala Plus One Admission Form 2026 online?

Those who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for Plus One admission 2026 in Kerala must do so through the official web portal for admissions.

The Kerala Plus One admission procedure is quite simple; follow these steps to fill out the form.

  • Visit the official site, hscap.kerala.gov.in.

  • On the homepage, look for “SWS- Apply Online” and select the district from which the candidate wants to apply.

  • Click on the Submit" tab.

  • Now the online application form will open up. Enter all the details mentioned like registration number, passing month, date of birth, etc.

  • Upload all the relevant documents in the given format.

  • Pay the processing fee as mentioned in the notification.

  • Click on the submit tab and take a printout of the filled application form.

Documents required to fill Kerala Plus One Admission Form 2026

Students will have to submit some important documents to fill out the Kerala admission form 2026. Check the list of documents below.

  • SSLC passed mark sheet

  • Residential/ Native certificate

  • Caste certificate

  • Club participation certificate

  • Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)

  • Sports certificate (Any Sports)

  • Income certificate

Kerala Plus One Allotment Application Form 2026 Fees

An application fee of Rs 25/- must be paid during submission of the online Kerala plus one form. This fee must be paid at the school during the admission process. Applicants will have the opportunity to correct any mistakes made during the application submission in a designated correction window. However, corrections must be made within the allocated time frame.

What After the Kerala Plus One Admission Allotment 2026?

Following the announcement of the HSCAP Kerala's first allotment result 2026, students must complete the document verification process and pay the required application fee to secure their seats. Students who are not selected in the first list are advised to wait for the release of the second list.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which is the official website of the HSCAP Kerala Admissions?
A:

Students can visit the HSCAP's official website at hscap.kerala.gov.in for the Kerala Plus One admissions.

Q: How do I get a plus Kerala one application form 2026?
A:

Students will be able to fill out the Kerala +1 admission form 2026 from the official website, dhsekerala.gov.in.

Q: How to Pay the admission fee?
A:

Admission fee can be paid directly to the school at the time of admission .

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Have a question related to Kerala DHSE ?

To pass the DHSE Kerala Plus One exam , you need to score a minimum of 30% in each subject and an overall aggregate of 30%.

Yes, you can sit for the Kerala DHSE exam if your attendance percentage is more than 75%. As per the Kerala board , students need to have at least 75% attendance in each subject to be eligible to sit for the exam.

Yes, if you're appearing for the Kerala DHSE exam , you must fulfil some Kerala DHSE 2nd year exam requirements, such as:

You can check your Kerala DHSE exam results on the official results portal of the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, at www.keralaresults.nic.in. Enter your roll number and date of birth in the given fields to view your result. Ensure you have your admit card handy for accurate details.

Exam

Class 11 Marks Matter?

Impact Area

KEAM

Yes

Affects board average → KEAM rank

JEE

No

No effect on rank, but affects eligibility (12th % cutoff)

CUET

No

Rank unaffected; 12th marks only for eligibility