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Regional Centre for Kerala
NIOS Regional Centre Kochi covers Kerala and Lakshadweep. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 146 active centres for this office.
Kerala NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 144 active listings in Kerala, from 107 institutions in 14 districts as NIOS names them. 85 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 22 (21%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 77 listings (53%), and 39 listings (27%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are Malappuram (23), Thrissur (18), Ernakulam (14), Kozhikode (13) and Palakkad (13). By medium: Hindi and English (82); Malayalam (37); English only (21); Urdu (3); Sanskrit (1). Malayalam medium is relevant at Secondary; Senior Secondary mediums follow the national list.
Board exam or NIOS in Kerala
Kerala’s SAY and private-exam routes, including VHSE, are often compared with NIOS after a failed Plus Two attempt.
District snapshot
District names are spelled as NIOS writes them. School-type and science figures come from the same list.
| District | Listings | School-type | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malappuram | 23 | 16 | 12 |
| Thrissur | 18 | 12 | 14 |
| Ernakulam | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Kozhikode | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Palakkad | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Kannur | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Kollam | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Kasaragod | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| Pathanamthitta | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Kottayam | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Wayanad | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Alappuzha | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Idukki | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Source: official NIOS study-centre search, academic centres marked active, checked 8 October 2026. We never publish study-centre names or contacts.
Dates and how we help
Block 2 (2026-27) is open to 31 January 2027 without late fee. Exam seats: NIOS exam-centre tool. Prospectus: Academic Prospectus 2026-27. Every state: NIOS admission by state. SWOT is independent coaching in Pune (no branch in Kerala): Basic ₹6,500, Premium ₹11,000, Pune classroom ₹12,500/subject/year, home tuition ₹750/hr. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS. Subjects: NIOS subjects.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form.
WhatsApp +91 96370 79675Questions
Which NIOS Regional Centre handles Kerala?
Kochi. NIOS Regional Centre Kochi covers Kerala and Lakshadweep.
How many active NIOS listings does Kerala show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 144 active listings in Kerala, from 85 school-type institutions, with science on 77 listings.
Can I study in Malayalam medium?
Malayalam medium is relevant at Secondary. Senior Secondary mediums follow the national list.
Does SWOT have a centre in Kerala?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in Kerala?
Send your last marksheet and your district. We confirm your Regional Centre, stream and subjects, then file your form.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form. WhatsApp +91 96370 79675
SWOT Academy, G-10 Ashoka Mall, Bund Garden Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001. Independent private coaching: we are not the NIOS board, not an NIOS Regional Centre and not an NIOS study centre. Admission is granted by NIOS on its official portal; NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.