Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 is scheduled from June 29 to July 3, 2026, with around 99,500 students eligible to register after failing in the March 2026 main exam, which recorded an overall pass percentage of 77.97%.
The Department of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala conducts the Save A Year (SAY) exam every year to give students a second chance to pass subjects they failed in the Plus Two board exam. Out of 4,52,437 students who appeared for the 2026 main exam, approximately 99,500 failed and became eligible to register for SAY 2026. The registration window was open from June 1 to 3, 2026.
- SAY 2026 exam dates: June 29 – July 3, 2026
- Students eligible for SAY 2026: Approx. 99,500 (based on main exam results)
- SAY 2025 registered students: Over 80,000
- Main exam 2026 overall pass percentage: 77.97%
- Expected SAY 2026 result: Second week of July 2026
- Result portal: results.hse.kerala.gov.in
What is Kerala Plus Two SAY Exam?
SAY stands for Save A Year. DHSE Kerala conducts this supplementary exam for students who failed in one or two subjects in the Plus Two annual main exam. Clearing the SAY exam allows students to avoid losing an academic year and proceed directly to higher education admissions. The exam takes place every year in June–July, a few weeks after the main result is declared. Students who fail in three or more subjects are not eligible for SAY and must repeat the full academic year.
Students Eligible for SAY 2026
Eligibility for SAY 2026 is determined by performance in the Kerala Plus Two March 2026 main exam. Students who failed in one or two subjects were eligible to register for SAY 2026 during June 1–3, 2026.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total students appeared (Main Exam 2026) | 4,52,437 |
| Overall pass percentage (Main Exam 2026) | 77.97% |
| Estimated students failed | ~99,500 |
| Eligible for SAY 2026 (failed in 1–2 subjects) | Approx. 80,000–1,00,000 |
| SAY 2026 registration window | June 1–3, 2026 |
| SAY 2026 exam dates | June 29 – July 3, 2026 |
Students who failed in three or more subjects are not eligible for SAY and must reappear in the next annual main exam.
SAY 2026 Registered and Appeared Statistics
SAY 2026 registration closed on June 3, 2026. Based on prior year trends and the significantly larger pool of eligible students in 2026, SAY 2026 is expected to see higher registrations than SAY 2025, which had over 80,000 students registered. The 2026 main exam had 4,52,437 students appear compared to 3,70,642 in 2025, meaning the absolute pool of failures is also larger this cycle.
| Statistic | SAY 2025 | SAY 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Students registered | 80,000+ | ~90,000–1,00,000 |
| Students appeared | ~75,000–80,000 | ~85,000–95,000 |
| Exam dates | June 23–27, 2025 | June 29 – July 3, 2026 |
| Result date | July 18, 2025 | Expected 2nd week of July 2026 |
Final registered and appeared figures for SAY 2026 will be published by DHSE Kerala alongside the official result on results.hse.kerala.gov.in.
Year-wise SAY Participation Comparison
The number of students registering for SAY each year is driven directly by how many fail in the main exam. The table below shows the trend in main exam outcomes and estimated SAY participation over the past four years.
| Year | Total Appeared (Main Exam) | Pass % | Estimated Failed | SAY Registered (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,32,436 | 82.95% | ~73,500 | ~65,000 |
| 2024 | 3,74,755 | 78.69% | ~79,900 | ~75,000 |
| 2025 | 3,70,642 | 77.81% | ~82,200 | 80,000+ |
| 2026 | 4,52,437 | 77.97% | ~99,500 | ~90,000–1,00,000 (expected) |
The overall pass percentage has remained below 78% since 2024, with Humanities stream students accounting for the largest share of failures and hence the highest proportion of SAY registrations each year.
Kerala Plus Two Main Exam 2026 Statistics
The Kerala Plus Two March 2026 main exam recorded an overall pass percentage of 77.97%, with 4,52,437 students appearing. Science stream students performed best at 84.52% while Humanities recorded the lowest pass rate at 66.38%. Girls outperformed boys with 86.89% versus 68.41%. Idukki was the top-performing district while Kasaragod recorded the lowest pass percentage.
| Stream / Category | Pass Percentage (2026) |
|---|---|
| Science | 84.52% |
| Commerce | 74.74% |
| Humanities | 66.38% |
| Girls | 86.89% |
| Boys | 68.41% |
| Overall | 77.97% |
Humanities stream students, with a failure rate exceeding 33%, are expected to form the largest share of SAY 2026 registrations among all streams.
How to Check Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Result
When DHSE Kerala declares the SAY 2026 result, follow these steps to check your score on the official portal:
- Visit results.hse.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the DHSE SAY Result 2026 link on the homepage.
- Enter your Register Number and Date of Birth in the fields provided.
- Click Submit to view your result.
- Download and save a copy of your result for future admission use.
Students who clear all subjects in SAY 2026 become eligible for higher education admissions in the 2026–27 academic cycle.
Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 FAQs
Ques. How many students registered for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026?
Ans. Official SAY 2026 registration figures will be published by DHSE Kerala with the result. Based on ~99,500 students failing in the main exam and the prior year trend (SAY 2025 had 80,000+ registrations), SAY 2026 is expected to have between 90,000 and 1,00,000 registered students.
Ques. What is the expected pass percentage for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026?
Ans. Official SAY 2026 pass statistics will be released alongside the result. Based on previous years, the SAY pass percentage typically ranges between 60% and 75%. Actual figures will be available on results.hse.kerala.gov.in after the result is declared.
Ques. When will the Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 result be declared?
Ans. The Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 result is expected in the second week of July 2026. Students can check it on results.hse.kerala.gov.in using their register number and date of birth.
Ques. Who is eligible for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026?
Ans. Students who failed in one or two subjects in the Kerala Plus Two March 2026 main exam are eligible for SAY 2026. Students who failed in three or more subjects are not eligible and must repeat the full year.
Ques. What were the exam dates for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026?
Ans. The Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 exams were scheduled from June 29 to July 3, 2026. The registration window was open from June 1 to 3, 2026.
Ques. How many students failed in the Kerala Plus Two 2026 main exam?
Ans. In the Kerala Plus Two March 2026 main exam, 4,52,437 students appeared with an overall pass percentage of 77.97%. Approximately 99,500 students failed and were eligible to register for SAY 2026.
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