Higher Secondary Second Term Exam December 2018-Question Paper & Answer Key

Higher Secondary Second Term Exam December 2018-Question Paper & Answer Key

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 / 26 Comments

The second terminal examination for the first and second year Higher Secondary students of the academic year 2018-19 commences on 12th of December 2018. 

The common question paper prepared by the Department of Higher Secondary Education(DHSE) is used for Second terminal exam in all the government, aided and unaided Higher secondary schools in the state. The exam will be conducted in the forenoon for the first year students and in the afternoon for the second year students. 

Due to the deluge causing great devastation in our state, the first terminal examination for the Higher Secondary students of the academic year 2018-19 was not able to be conducted. The question paper prepared for the first terminal exam was later discussed in the class rooms. Hence, the students can understand the pattern of the question paper, style of questions from the second terminal exam question papers and it will enable them to prepare and perform well in the higher secondary public exam to be held in March 2019.

The question papers of the Higher secondary Second terminal examination of December 2018 and answer key prepared by the DHSE can be downloaded from the link as and when it is made available.

Plus One(XI) Second Term Questions	Plus One(XI) Second Term Answer Key
XI Chemistry Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI History Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Geography Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Accountancy Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Mathematics Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Sociology Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Computer Science Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Biology Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Computer Appln Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Physics Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Economics Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Malayalam Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Hindi Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI Arabic Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XI English Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
Plus Two(XII) Second Term Questions	Plus Two(XII) Second Term Answer Key
XII Chemistry Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII History Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Geography Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Accountancy Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Mathematics Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Business Studies Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Computer Science Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Biology Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Computer Appln Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Physics Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Economics Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Malayalam Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Hindi Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII Arabic Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key
XII English Question Paper Term II-Dec 2018	Answer Key

Higher Secondary Terminal Exam Time Table, Question Paper and Answer Key

Higher Secondary Terminal Exam Time Table, Question Paper and Answer Key

Monday, December 10, 2018 / 169 Comments

Update: The Second term examination scheduled to be conducted on 14/12/2018 is postponed.  Read Circular.

The second term examination of the First and Second year higher secondary students will commence from 11th December 2018. The exam time table and notification were published by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education.The exam will be conducted in forenoon and afternoon sessions. The forenoon session starts from 9.30am and the afternoon session from 1.30pm. The time table for the second term exam for the higher secondary students can be downloaded from the link.

Second Term Exam December 2018

Second term exam on 14th December postponed. Circular dtd 13.12.2018

Second term exam on 11th December postponed. Circular dtd 10.12.2018

Time table for Higher Secondary Second term examination December 2018(Revised)

Higher Secondary Scheme of Work
To know the portions to be completed each month, refer the scheme of work published by the SCERT. Questions from the units to be covered in each term can be expected for exam. The scheme of work for Higher Secondary classes prepared by the SCERT can be downloaded from the link.

Scheme of Work

Higher Secondary Scheme of Work Prepared by SCERT (Portions for Terminal Exams)

Portions for Terminal Exams-Circular by DHSE dtd 27.11.2018

Question Bank for Higher Secondary Term Examinations
The question papers for Higher Secondary first term exam are prepared jointly by DHSE and SCERT. From this time, all government / aided / unaided higher secondary schools in Kerala will have common question paper for term examinations. The question bank, Edumate, prepared by the SCERT for the first and the second year students is available from the link below. In addition to this, a collection of previous year question papers with answer key is given. To get model questions for exam preparation, click the link and download.

Question Bank for Higher Secondary Examinations

Higher Secondary Previous Years Public Examination Question Papers and Answer Key

Higher Secondary Study Notes(All Subjects)

Terminal Exam Question Paper And Answer Key 

The question papers and answer key of the Higher Secondary(First and Second year) terminal examination  will be published here as and when it is made available. 

Previous Terminal Exam Question Papers & Answer Key

Plus One first Term August 2018 Question Paper and Answer Key

Plus One/Plus Two Second Term December 2017-Question Paper and Answer Key

Plus Two First Term August 2017-Question Paper and Answer Key

Software Tools for Terminal Examination
As part of term exam, seating, desk label, exam duty chart, room label, mark list etc can be prepared with a touch of a few mouse clicks in the HSS Terminal Manager Software. Besides, the software can be used for the preparation of term exam – progress report and other such reports to be used during class PTA. Click the link to download.

Software Tools

HSS Terminal Exam Manager for Seating,Desk Label

Progress Report Creator Software

Children's Bio Diversity Congress and Competitions

Children's Bio Diversity Congress and Competitions

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 / No Comments

Update: 11th Childrens Biodiversity Congress - Applications are invited for Painting Competition: Last date- 31st December 2018. Read Circular

The Kerala State Bio diversity Board is organizing various competitions for school students in connection with the 11th Children’s Bio diversity Congress. The first three positions will be honoured with cash prize and certificate in the 11th Children’s Bio diversity Congress. The last date for participating in all competitions is 10th of December 2018.

The competitions are scheduled to be conducted in 2 sections.

1.Junior Category : age should be between 10 and 13

2.Senior Category : age should be between 14 – 18

The items for competition are given below:

1. Essay Writing competition

Topic – Climatic Change and the need to protect bio diversity

Essays should not be written in more than 3 pages. For application & guidelines to participate in the competition,click the below link.

Essay Writing Competition

Children's Biodiversity Congress 2019-Application for Essay Writing Competition

2. Photography Contest

Topic – climatic change and the need to protect bio diversity

An application along with 3 photographs of 1mb to 5mb size must be submitted. Download the application to participate in the competition from the following link.

Photography Contest

Children's Biodiversity Congress 2019-Application for Photography Competition

3. Project Presentation

Project presentation will be conducted at the district level and a certificate also will be issued. The winners who occupy the first two places in the senior and junior level will be provided with an opportunity to present their project at the state level in the 11th Bio diversity Congress.

Topics

1.Flood related impact and losses to Bio diversity and the best short term strategy to mitigate the losses.

2.What are the reasons for the recent flood and what is the long term strategy to prevent and overcome such calamities.

3.What are the traditional knowledge and practices associated with flood calamities? How to revive loss of traditional knowledge and practices available with Tribals, vaidyans, farmers etc.

A project presenting team may consist of 2 students where as the team leader only will be able to participate in the state level. Click the below link for details.

Project Presentation

Children's Biodiversity Congress 2019-Application for Project Competition

Children's Biodiversity Congress 2018-Guidelines for Project Competition

Children's Biodiversity Congress 2019-Programme Notice

Kerala School Kalolsavam Manual, Software and Results

Kerala School Kalolsavam Manual, Software and Results

Sunday, December 2, 2018 / 13 Comments

State Kalolsavam-Programme Schedule & Result links

Item	Download/View
State Kalolsavam Programme Schedule	Download Now
State Kalosavam Result	Check Now
State Kalosavam Live	View Now

The Arts Fest of students of LP, UP, HS, HSS, VHSS students of govt/aided and recognized Un-Aided schools under General Education Department in our state is known as Kerala School Kalotsavam.

Revised School Kalolsavam Manual

The present manual for school kalolsavam has been modified. In this revised manual there are some significant changes from the existing one. Grades would be fixed for youth festival as it has been given for academic level activities. Hence, those who score 80% or more would be given A grade, 70 - 79% would be given B grade and C grade for 60 - 69%. More over all A grade winners at state level would be blessed with Cultural scholarship, the amount of which will be decided by the government.

At the High school(HS) level, four more items have been added. Further, total number of items would be 89 and categories would be 15. English, Kannada and Tamil versification(Kavitha Rachana) and English skit are also added now. Apart from this, group song would replace the present Ganamela.

At the Higher secondary(HSS/VHSS) level, there are 98 competition items of 14 categories. (previously it was 12 categories and 104 items at HSS level) This time onwards, all students qualifying at the school level writing competitions would get a chance to participate at the sub district level. Besides Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Folk dance and Mimicry would be competition items common to all. Earlier it had been conducted separately for boys and girls.

Revised manual for school youth festival is available from the link below.

Downloads

Revised Manual for Kerala School Kalolsavam  published on 06.10.2018

Revised Manual for Kerala School Kalolsavam - 2018

Revised Manual for Kerala School Kalolsavam - Erratum Published on 21.11.2017

Revised Manual for Kerala School Kalolsavam - Erratum Published on 02.11.2017

Revised Manual for Kerala School Kalolsavam Published on 25.10.2017

Kerala School Kalolsavam-Value Points for Judges

Kerala School Kalolsavam-Appeal Form(New)

Various Contests Categories

The competitions are conducted in 4 categories.

Category 1 - from std 1 to 4

Category 2 – from std 5 to 7

Category 3 – from std 8 to 10

Category 4 – std 11 and 12

Category 1 would culminate at sub district level itself. Category 2 and 3 & 4 would culminate at the revenue district and state level respectively.

Evaluation

The competition items with 60% or more score are classified into 3 grades – Grade A, B and C.

80% or more – A Grade

from 70% to 79% - B Grade

from 60% to 69% - C Grade

Those who get top score with A grade only are eligible to participate in the next level.

Grace marks for Kalotsavam Winners

The system of awarding grace marks to A,B,C grade winners at state level continues. For A grade winners, the grace marks would be 30 marks, for B grade, 24 marks and for C grade, 18 marks.

Appeal

The contest participants can go for appeal if they have any complaint. The appeal fee is Rs.500/- at school level, Rs.1000/- at sub district level, Rs.2000/- at district level and Rs.2500/- at state level. Appeal amount would be given to participants only when they score more than that of their contestant at the district level, against whom they have filed an appeal.

Downloads

Kerala School Kalolsavam Appeal Form(New)

Special fee distribution for the conduct of Kalotsavam

Rs.50/- is collected under special fee category for Kalotsavam from the Higher Secondary students. It is distributed as – Rs.8/- for school level, Rs.10/- for sub district level, Rs.10/- for district level and Rs.22/- for state level.

Downloads

Kerala State School Mela-Fund Distribution.Circular No,ACD/SPC3/1204601/2016/HSE dtd 05.10.2018

School level Kalotsavam Software

Software tools to enable the conduct of Kalotsavam at school level are available. With the help of these, various necessary reports for Kalotsavam can be prepared. This School-Level Kalolsavam software developed by Alrahiman and Rajesh K is designed to automate the back-end process of the School level LP,UP,HS,HSS,VHSS Kalolsavam. The entire process of the school level Kalolsavam, from the entry of a contest participant to the printing of results will be done at the click of a mouse. The tabulation and score sheets for the judges are also system generated. We request you to make use of this software products and give your valuable suggestions and feedback. Click the link to download.

Software Downloads

School Level Kalolsavam Software- Kalamela Ver 3.0 by Rajesh K(Last updated on 01.08.2018) : Software | Help File

School Level Kalolsavam Software- Kalamela for LP Schools by Rajesh K : Software

School Level Kalolsavam Software- Ulsav by Alrahiman : Software | Help File

Tips for School Level Kalolsavam Prepared by Suresh Kattilangadi

School Kalotsavam Data Entry Portal

Details of Kalotsavam participants who score top grade should be entered in the General Education Department’s kalotsavam portal on time. Then only it would be possible for them to compete at the sub district level. Portal link is given below.

Data Entry Portal

School Kalolsavam Data Entry Portal

DISHA-Higher Education Expo 2018

DISHA-Higher Education Expo 2018

Saturday, December 1, 2018 / 10 Comments

The mammoth art fest of Asia, Kerala school Youth festival of the academic year 2018 -19 begins from December 6th, 2018. In connection with this, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) is organizing a Higher Education Expo called DISHA 2018. It is a unique programme sponsored by the government of Kerala for the higher secondary students to have an updated information on different courses after plus two. Realizing the need and significance of higher education, the DHSE has planned to conduct such career exhibition of National level institutions and universities under the guidance and support of Career Guidance Cell. 

Participating Institutions:

The renowned institutions from different parts of our nation, like
National Defence Academy (NDA)
Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala
Indian Institute of space Technology
Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation technology ,Thiruvanathapuram.
Indian Maritime University
Indian Institute of Technology
APJ Abdul Kalam technological University
National Institute of Technology
Indian Institute of Management
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
National Institute of Fashion Technology
National University for Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Indian Institute of Packaging
Central Institute of Plastic Technology (CIPET)
Indian institute of Handloom Technology
Institute for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam
National Institute for mental health and neurosciences (NIMHANS),Bangalore
National Institute of speech and hearing
National institute of speech and hearing
Lakshmi bhai National college of physical education
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Mysore
Central University of Kerala
Kerala veterinary and animal Sciences University
Cochin University for Science and Technology( CUSAT)
Thunjath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University TIRUR
Startup Mission Kerala
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Kannur University
Central Institute of fisheries nautical and Engineering training(CIFNET)
Kerala Nurses and midwives council
Kerala State Pharmacy Council
Calicut University
Kerala Institute for tourism and travel studies(KITTS)
Kerla Kalamadalam
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
Kerala Agricultural University
University of Kerala
CDMRP
 etc:- participate in this expo.

The students can get necessary info regarding various courses of their choice, admission process, entrance exam, course fee, application date etc from the stalls of educational institutions. Presentations and seminars by educational experts are also arranged every day from 10a.m to 6 p.m. 

Eminent personalities would share their experience on how they reached such covetable position which would inspire and empower the students to enter into dignified professions. It is sure that the expo would give exposure to the parents and students as well on the current changes in various disciplines, recently introduced new courses and the growing employment opportunities. Moreover, they can interact with the faculties of the institutions for more knowledge.

The higher education expo DISHA 2018 will be formally inaugurated on 6th December 2018 at SDV School Ground, Alappuzha.

Venue & Date

Venue: SDV School Ground, Alappuzha
Date: 6th December 2018  to 9th December 2018

AIIMS MBBS-Registration, Exam, Syllabus,Result

AIIMS MBBS-Registration, Exam, Syllabus,Result

Friday, November 30, 2018 / 2 Comments

All India Institute of Medical Sciences has invited online applications for AIMS MBBS entrance examination. From this year exam in 2019, Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration (PAAR) has been started. The step has been initiated with the view of avoiding improper filling of applications and confirming accepted applications. This facility enables the applicants to make corrections and confirm it as it is a two stage registration process.

Basic Registration

The first stage is Basic Registration. It is an enduring process where the students who are appearing or have appeared for exam can apply online. The applicants will be informed whether their application is accepted or not and the accepted will be provided with a Unique Identification Number for further procedure. The rejected applicants will become ineligible. Since this procedure starts 6 months well in advance, certain details that can't be entered early can be added at the time of second stage of registration process. The details once entered during Basic Registration process would be stored.This Basic Registration is completely free of cost.

Final Stage of Registration

The second stage is Final stage of Registration. This specific stage provides a chance to complete data information like choosing exam centre, payment of fee etc. Already given data in Basic Registration need not be repeated here.

The applicants after doing Basic Registration can decide whether they should appear for this year exam or not. If they are not willing to appear, they need not go for the next stage which can be done later as final registration details entry for subsequent entrance exam is made every time. The applicants whose applications are complete in all respects and accepted at Basic Stage only will be permitted to make Final Registration.

Qualification for Basic Registration 

Plus Two passed/appeared/appearing or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.

Course Eligibility

An aggregate of 60% of marks . For SC & ST 50% of marks, for OPH 45% of marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Plus Two exam and should fulfill other eligibility criteria as required in online Basic Registration.

Dates to remember

AIIMS 2019	Dates
Online Registration for application (Basic)	30/11/2018 to 03/01/2019
Status updation of Basic Registration	07/01/2019
Correction in unaccepted application	08/01/2018 to 18/01/2019
Final status of Basic Registration	22/01/2019
Uploading of Prospectus	29/01/2019
Code generation for Final Registration	29/01/2019 to 17/02/2019
Final registration for who have generated code	21/02/2019 to 12/03/2019
Hosting and uploading the Admit cards	15/05/2019

Exam Schedule

The computer based exam will be conducted on 25th & 26th of May 2019. The timings of first and second shift for each day is from 9 a.m to 12.30 p.m and 3 p.m to 6.30 p.m respectively. The exam will be conducted in different cities in the country.

AIIMS MBBS Syllabus & Question Pattern

The AIIMS MBBS syllabus will cover 10+2(Plus Two) level Physics, Chemistry, Biology,GK and Aptitude & Logical thinking. The patter of the question paper is given below

Subjects	Questions
Physics	60
Chemistry	60
Biology	60
General Knowledge	10
Aptitude & Logical Thinking	10

The applicants must visit the website https://www.aiimsexams.org/ regularly for more details and updates.

Downloads

AIIMS MBBS Online Portal

User Manual for Basic Registration

Silverbullet: State level Free Model Entrance Exam

Silverbullet: State level Free Model Entrance Exam

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 / 2 Comments

Silverbullet, an online portal of The Mathrubhumi is conducting a model entrance exam for the 12th Standard students(State,CBSE,ICSE) and repeaters. It is provided completely free of cost. The KEAM and NEET exam model is followed in the conduct of this exam.

Method of exam

The engineering entrance examination will be conducted in such a way as that of KEAM (Kerala Engg). There would be 2 question papers. The first one would comprise of 72 questions from Physics and 48 from Chemistry. The second paper would carry 120 questions from Mathematics subject. Each paper is of 2 ½ hour duration.

NEET ( Medical entrance ) model is adopted in the medical entrance exam. There would be one paper only. Questions from Physics. Chemistry, Botany and Zoology can be found. 45 questions will be there from each subject. The exam duration is 3 hours.

The students who are willing to appear for this exam can register their names through the link – www.silverbullet.in/modelexam

Date of exam

The students can appear for this free model entrance exam at any time and on any day between 1st and 31st of December 2018 with a personal computer or laptop or tablet or smart phone. As it is an online exam, an internet connection is required.

The results of the exam will be declared after 15th of January 2019. The score obtained in each subject and all Kerala ranking will be published along with the results. Hence , it would be helpful for the students to know their merits and defects so as to make their exam preparation more healthier and fruitful one.

There is no doubt that, this is a good opportunity for the students who are to appear for the entrance exam and for those who don’t have any special coaching. Those who are to write the exam in 2019, can compare their present performance with that of their peer group to understand their present or possible rank status. Accordingly, they can strengthen their preparation for a more stable performance.

For more details, call 7511141888. To register and appear for online exam, visit the website www.silverbullet.in/modelexam.