Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics exam falls on June 26, 2026, and students who concentrate on Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Optics — which together account for roughly 27–33 marks out of 60 — can secure a pass with three weeks of focused preparation.
The SAY (Save A Year) exam is conducted by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, for students who failed or were absent in the March 2026 regular board exam. The Physics theory paper carries 60 marks over three hours, with practical and internal assessment contributing another 20 marks. Knowing which chapters carry the most marks lets you allocate revision time where it earns the most.
- Exam date: June 26, 2026 — Physics theory paper, 3 hours.
- Theory paper: 60 marks; practical and internal assessment: 20 marks; subject total: 80 marks.
- Electrostatics and Current Electricity together contribute 18–22 marks — the single highest-scoring block in the paper.
- Optics (Ray Optics and Wave Optics) yields another 9–11 marks and rewards students who practise diagrams and formula-based problems.
- Modern Physics and Semiconductor Electronics offer 10–14 combined marks from relatively short, self-contained chapters.
| Direct Link — DHSE Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Official Notice (Active) — dhsekerala.gov.in |
Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics Exam Pattern
The SAY Physics paper follows the same format as the regular March board exam set by DHSE Kerala. The question paper has four sections testing conceptual understanding, derivations, and numerical problems across all 15 chapters of the Class 12 Physics syllabus.
| Section | Question Type | Marks per Question | Approximate Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Very Short Answer / Objective | 1 | 6 |
| B | Short Answer | 2 | 10 |
| C | Short Answer (detailed) | 3 | 15 |
| D | Long Answer / Derivation | 5 | 15–20 |
| Total | — | — | 60 (Theory) |
The practical and internal assessment adds 20 marks, bringing the total for Physics to 80. The SAY exam covers the full Class 12 Physics syllabus — no reduced or modified syllabus applies for the supplementary paper.
Chapter-wise Weightage for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics
The table below shows the approximate mark distribution across chapters based on DHSE Kerala Plus Two Physics question paper trends from 2023 to 2025. The 2026 SAY paper is expected to follow a similar pattern.
| Unit | Chapters Covered | Approx Marks (out of 60) | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrostatics | Electric Charges and Fields; Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 10–12 | High |
| Current Electricity | Current Electricity | 8–10 | High |
| Optics | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments; Wave Optics | 9–11 | High |
| Electromagnetic Induction and AC | Electromagnetic Induction; Alternating Current | 6–8 | Medium |
| Magnetic Effects and Magnetism | Moving Charges and Magnetism; Magnetism and Matter | 5–7 | Medium |
| Modern Physics | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter; Atoms; Nuclei | 6–8 | Medium |
| Semiconductor Electronics | Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits | 4–6 | Medium |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic Waves | 2–3 | Low |
| Communication Systems | Communication Systems | 2–3 | Low |
Important Topics Within Each Chapter
Not every concept in a chapter carries equal weight in the exam. The table below lists the high-yield topics that appear most frequently in DHSE Kerala Plus Two Physics papers — cover these before working through the full chapter.
| Chapter | Must-Know Topics |
|---|---|
| Electric Charges and Fields | Coulomb’s law, electric field lines, Gauss’s theorem and its applications, electric flux |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | Potential due to a point charge, capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored in a capacitor, effect of dielectrics |
| Current Electricity | Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, drift velocity, temperature coefficient of resistance |
| Moving Charges and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s circuital law, force on a current-carrying conductor, moving coil galvanometer |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, mutual inductance, self-inductance, eddy currents |
| Alternating Current | RMS values, LCR series circuit, resonance frequency, power factor, transformer |
| Ray Optics | Mirror formula, lens formula, refraction through a prism, total internal reflection, compound microscope and telescope |
| Wave Optics | Huygens’ principle, Young’s double slit experiment and fringe width, diffraction, polarisation |
| Dual Nature of Radiation | Photoelectric effect, Einstein’s photoelectric equation, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer experiment |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom, nuclear binding energy, radioactive decay law, half-life |
| Semiconductor Electronics | p-n junction diode, half-wave and full-wave rectifiers, Zener diode, logic gates, transistor as amplifier |
Scoring Strategy for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics
The Physics theory paper is 60 marks. The minimum pass mark is 30% — that is 18 out of 60 in theory, but targeting 26–30 marks provides a safe margin when internal assessment marks are added.
Step 1 — Build your base with three high-priority units. Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Optics together can yield 27–33 marks. Complete these units thoroughly before moving to any other chapter. Every formula derivation and numerical type in these three units is a direct mark source.
Step 2 — Add medium-priority chapters for the margin. Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current, Modern Physics, and Semiconductors each contribute 4–8 marks. Prioritise two-mark definitions and three-mark short derivations from these chapters — they appear regularly in Sections B and C.
Step 3 — Solve two previous years’ papers in full. Working through the 2024 and 2025 DHSE Kerala Plus Two Physics papers reveals repeating question types. Problems on Wheatstone bridge, lens and mirror formulas, photoelectric effect, and logic gates appear in nearly every paper in slightly varied forms.
Step 4 — Memorise the five most probable Section D derivations. Long-answer questions in Section D are almost always derivations. The five most frequently asked ones based on previous year trends are: Gauss’s theorem and its applications, derivation of the mirror formula, expression for equivalent capacitance, Biot-Savart law for a circular current loop, and expression for resonant frequency of an LCR circuit.
Step 5 — Do not skip the low-weightage chapters entirely. Electromagnetic Waves and Communication Systems can together yield 4–6 marks from definitions, the EM spectrum, and basic modulation concepts — topics that take under two hours to cover and require no calculation practice.
Last-Minute Study Tips for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics
- Use the Kerala State Board textbook as your primary resource. DHSE question papers are based strictly on the prescribed state textbook — stick to it rather than switching to NCERT or other references.
- Write all key formulas and physical constants (permittivity, Planck’s constant, electron charge) on a single revision sheet and review it daily in the final week.
- Practise at least five numericals per high-priority chapter — circuit problems using Kirchhoff’s laws, lens magnification calculations, and capacitance problems appear every year.
- Draw and label diagrams regularly: Wheatstone bridge circuit, potentiometer setup, compound microscope ray diagram, and hydrogen atom energy levels each fetch 1–2 quick marks in Sections A and B.
- Plan your exam time before you enter the hall: 90 minutes for Sections A, B, and C; 60 minutes for Section D derivations; 30 minutes to review and check numerical answers.
Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics FAQs
Ques. What is the total marks for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics?
Ans. The Physics paper carries 60 marks for the theory exam and 20 marks for practical and internal assessment, making the subject total 80 marks.
Ques. Which chapter has the highest weightage in Kerala Plus Two Physics?
Ans. Electrostatics — covering Electric Charges and Fields and Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance — typically carries the highest weightage at 10–12 marks, followed by Current Electricity at 8–10 marks and Optics at 9–11 marks, based on previous years’ DHSE Kerala paper trends.
Ques. What is the minimum pass mark for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics?
Ans. You need at least 30% of total marks to pass. For the theory paper that is 18 out of 60. Combined with internal assessment, you need 24 out of 80 overall to clear Physics.
Ques. Is the syllabus for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 different from the regular exam?
Ans. No. The SAY exam covers the full Class 12 Physics syllabus as prescribed by DHSE Kerala. There is no syllabus reduction for the supplementary paper.
Ques. When is the Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics exam?
Ans. The Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics exam is scheduled for June 26, 2026. You can check the complete timetable on the official DHSE Kerala website at dhsekerala.gov.in.
Ques. Which derivations are most important for Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 Physics?
Ans. Based on previous years’ DHSE Kerala paper trends, the most frequently asked derivations are Gauss’s theorem and its applications, the mirror formula, expression for equivalent capacitance in series and parallel, Biot-Savart law for a circular current loop, and the resonant frequency of an LCR circuit.
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