LSS USS 2026-27 (LSS & USS Scholarship Exams) is conducted by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (Commissioner for Government Examinations) for students of Class 4 (LSS / CM Kids LP) and 7 (USS / CM Kids UP) in Govt, aided and recognised unaided schools in Kerala. The exam date has not been announced yet. Registration has not opened yet. It is also called CM Kids Scholarship Exam or CM Kids Scholarship (LP) Exam (LSS).
LSS USS 2026-27
This page covers LSS USS 2026-27 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern, awards and official links.
| Full name | LSS & USS Scholarship Exams |
| Conducted by | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (Commissioner for Government Examinations) |
| Classes | 4 (LSS / CM Kids LP) and 7 (USS / CM Kids UP) in Govt, aided and recognised unaided schools in Kerala |
| Mode | Offline at sub-district exam centres, two papers on one day. LSS: Paper I objective (tick in booklet) + Paper II descriptive. USS: both papers objective on OMR |
| Levels | LSS (CM Kids Scholarship LP): Class 4 students with A grade in Malayalam, English, Maths and EVS in the 2nd-term assessments (relaxation for CWSN/SC/ST/OEC); USS (CM Kids Scholarship UP): Class 7 students selected on 2nd-term SA/FA grades (A in all subjects, or the A/B combination in the notification) |
| Duration | Two papers on one day, 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30 (includes 15 min cool-off; USS answering time 105 minutes per paper) |
| Language | LSS: Malayalam, English, Tamil or Kannada medium; USS: questions given separately in Malayalam and English |
| Fee | No fee |
| Official website | bpekerala.in |
LSS USS 2026-27 Quick Links
LSS USS 2026-27 Important Dates
The LSS USS 2026-27 dates have not been announced yet. The registration date is to be announced. Dates were checked on 30 October 2026 against bpekerala.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | To be announced (last year: 30 December 2025 to 15 January 2026) |
How to Apply for LSS USS 2026-27
2026-27 (Feb 2027) exam not notified yet; last cycle notification 22 Dec 2025, registration 30 Dec–15 Jan. The fee is no fee.
Is the LSS USS 2026-27 application form out?
Not yet. 2026-27 (Feb 2027) exam not notified yet; last cycle notification 22 Dec 2025, registration 30 Dec–15 Jan. Last year: 30 December 2025 to 15 January 2026.
Steps to Apply for LSS USS 2026-27
- Students do not apply themselves: the school headmaster registers eligible students online on the Pareeksha Bhavan LSS/USS portal (bpekerala.in).
- Eligibility is decided from the 2nd-term Summative and Formative Assessment grades of Class 4 (LSS) or Class 7 (USS).
- Registration window (2025-26 cycle): 30 Dec 2025 to 15 Jan 2026; the HM must verify name, date of birth and other details before registering.
Who can apply for LSS USS 2026-27?
LSS: Class 4 students of Govt/Aided/recognised unaided schools in Kerala with A grade in Malayalam, English, Maths and EVS in 2nd-term FA and SA (relaxation for CWSN/SC/ST/OEC). USS: Class 7 students of such schools, selected on 2nd-term SA/FA grades: A in all subjects, or A in 2 language papers + B in one and A in 2 of Maths/Basic Science/Social Science + B in one.
Qualifying and selection: The score needed for the scholarship is fixed after evaluation by the Examination Board chaired by the Director of General Education. In USS, the top 40 scorers in each educational district (30 open, 2 each OBC, OEC, SC, ST, CWSN) are also selected as gifted children.
What is the LSS USS exam pattern?
LSS USS has multiple-choice questions and lasts Two papers on one day, 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30. Mode: offline at sub-district exam centres, two papers on one day. LSS: Paper I objective (tick in booklet) + Paper II descriptive. USS: both papers objective on OMR. The number of questions and marks depend on the class:
| Class | Questions | Marks | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (LSS) – Paper I | 50 | 50 | First language (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil) 10, English 10, Maths 10, EVS 10, General Knowledge 10 – objective |
| 4 (LSS) – Paper II | 6 | 30 | Descriptive: First language 2 (10), English 1 (5), Maths 2 (10), EVS 1 (5) |
| 7 (USS) – Paper I | 50 | 50 | First language Part 1 (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil/Arabic/Urdu/Sanskrit) 15, First language Part 2 15, Maths & Mental Ability 20 |
| 7 (USS) – Paper II | 50 | 50 | English 15, Basic Science 15, Social Science 20 (6 current-affairs questions) |
Class 4 / Class 7 General Education Department textbooks – portions to be completed by 31 January as per the scheme of work; LSS GK: 40% current affairs, 60% from Classes 1-4 themes
What do LSS USS toppers get?
Scholarship (amount not stated in the notification) paid from the next academic year by the scholarship cell of the Director of General Education, plus a certificate issued via the school.
LSS USS 2026-27 Official Notices and Links
Every date on this page comes from these official pages (30 October 2026):
- bpekerala.in/lss_uss_2026/downloads/2026/LSS-New%20Notification-2026.pdf – Registration
- bpekerala.in/lss_uss_2026/ – Registration
LSS USS 2026-27 FAQs
Is LSS USS 2026-27 registration open?
2026-27 (Feb 2027) exam not notified yet; last cycle notification 22 Dec 2025, registration 30 Dec–15 Jan.
Who is eligible for LSS USS?
LSS: Class 4 students of Govt/Aided/recognised unaided schools in Kerala with A grade in Malayalam, English, Maths and EVS in 2nd-term FA and SA (relaxation for CWSN/SC/ST/OEC). USS: Class 7 students of such schools, selected on 2nd-term SA/FA grades: A in all subjects, or A in 2 language papers + B in one and A in 2 of Maths/Basic Science/Social Science + B in one.
How many questions are there in LSS USS?
Class 4 (LSS) – Paper I: 50 questions, 50 marks; Class 4 (LSS) – Paper II: 6 questions, 30 marks; Class 7 (USS) – Paper I: 50 questions, 50 marks; Class 7 (USS) – Paper II: 50 questions, 50 marks – Two papers on one day, 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30 (includes 15 min cool-off; USS answering time 105 minutes per paper).
What is the LSS USS fee?
No fee.
What is the official website of LSS USS?
bpekerala.in