The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, starts the Plus One admission process for the 2025–26 academic year through the Higher Secondary Centralised Admission Process (HSCAP) portal. Eligible students who have cleared the SSLC examination can apply online.
The trial allotment list will be published on May 24, followed by the first, second, and third allotments on June 2, June 10, and June 16, respectively. Classes are scheduled to commence on June 18, 2025.
To accommodate all eligible students, the Kerala government is increasing Plus One seats by 30% in government schools and up to 30% in aided schools across several districts, adding a total of 81,330 new seats this year.
Key highlights:
- Online registration opens from May 14 to May 20, 2025
- Trial allotment on May 24; first allotment on June 2
- Classes begin on June 18, 2025
- 81,330 additional seats introduced across the state
For detailed information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and important dates, visit the official HSCAP portal.