The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala is responsible for the effective administration, academic management and development of Higher Secondary Education in the state. The Directorate works to ensure systematic implementation of academic programmes, examination procedures, institutional administration and student-oriented educational services.

The Higher Secondary Education system in Kerala covers Plus One (First Year) and Plus Two (Second Year) education. The Directorate performs various academic and administrative functions to maintain quality, consistency and effective governance across Higher Secondary institutions.

1. Higher Secondary Education Administration

DHSE coordinates and administers Higher Secondary Education and supports the effective functioning of Higher Secondary institutions across Kerala.

2. Academic Management

The Directorate facilitates the implementation of approved academic programmes, schemes, subject combinations and educational guidelines for Higher Secondary students.

3. Examination Management

DHSE is responsible for coordinating Higher Secondary examinations, including examination notifications, timetables, hall tickets, evaluation-related activities and publication of results.

4. Student Services

The Directorate provides various student-oriented services, including online applications, result-related services, student verification, enrollment verification and certificate-related services.

5. School and Institutional Support

DHSE works with Higher Secondary schools and educational offices to support effective administration, academic activities and implementation of Government educational policies.

6. Affiliation and Institutional Services

The Directorate provides procedures and services relating to Higher Secondary institution affiliation, renewal and related institutional requirements. The DHSE portal also provides online facilities for affiliation applications and verification services.

7. Evaluation and Academic Quality

DHSE supports systematic evaluation and examination processes to maintain academic standards and ensure fair assessment of students.

8. Academic Resources

The Higher Secondary system provides academic resources and examination-related materials, including sample question papers and other educational information for students and institutions.

9. Government Policy Implementation

DHSE functions as part of Kerala's General Education system and supports the implementation of Government policies, programmes and administrative decisions relating to Higher Secondary Education.

10. Digital Educational Services

DHSE provides online platforms for students, schools and educational offices, making several academic, examination and verification services accessible through digital systems.

Objective of DHSE Functions

The overall objective of the Directorate is to strengthen Higher Secondary Education through effective administration, quality academic management, transparent examination processes, institutional support and accessible student services.

Through these functions, DHSE Kerala works towards providing an organized and student-focused Higher Secondary Education system and supporting students in their progression to higher education and future career opportunities.

Key Services at a Glance

• Higher Secondary Education Administration

• Plus One and Plus Two Academic Management

• Examination Administration

• Examination Results

• Student Verification

• Enrollment Verification

• Certificate Services

• Sample Question Papers

• School and Educational Office Services

• Institutional Affiliation

• Affiliation Renewal

• Educational Support and Guidance