Kerala Plus Two 2026: Result Out, SAY Exam June 29, Syllabus and Grading System

Latest Update: Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 has been declared on May 26, 2026. The overall pass percentage stands at 77.97%. Students can check their result at results.hse.kerala.gov.in and keralaresults.nic.in. Girls recorded 86.89% and boys 68.41%.

Kerala Plus Two 2026 is the Class 12 board examination conducted by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, under the Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education (KBPE). More than 4.52 lakh students appeared for the annual exam held from March 6 to March 28, 2026, across Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. The Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 was declared on May 26, 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 77.97%, a marginal improvement over the 77.81% recorded in 2025.

• SAY Exam Application: Kerala Plus Two SAY (Save A Year) supplementary exam applications open on June 1, 2026. Students who failed in one or more subjects or want to improve their marks can apply through their school from June 1 to June 3, 2026 — last year the SAY application window was also just 3 days.
• SAY Exam Dates: The Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 examination is scheduled from June 29 to July 3, 2026. Both students who failed and those seeking score improvement are eligible to appear. In 2025, the SAY exam was held in late June as well.
• SAY Result: The Kerala Plus Two SAY Exam 2026 result is expected in the second week of July 2026. In previous years, DHSE Kerala declared the supplementary results within 2–3 weeks of the exam concluding.
• KEAM Rank List: The KEAM 2026 rank list is expected around June 20, 2026. Students who cleared Plus Two with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics can submit their marks for KEAM engineering and pharmacy admissions through cee.kerala.gov.in.

What is KBPE Kerala Plus Two?

The Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education (KBPE), officially operating as the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), is a state government authority under the Government of Kerala. It conducts the Class 12 board examination — popularly known as the Plus Two exam or Kerala Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) — for students enrolled in government and aided higher secondary schools across the state. The board sets the curriculum, prescribes textbooks, conducts annual and supplementary examinations, and declares results every year.

The KBPE Plus Two is one of the most important examinations for students in Kerala. It is the key qualifier for higher education in engineering, medicine, commerce, and arts. More than 4 lakh students appear for the Kerala Plus Two exam every year, making it one of the largest state board examinations in South India. The exam is recognized by all central and state universities for undergraduate admissions, and is accepted as a qualifying credential for NEET, JEE Main, CUET, and other national entrance exams.

Here are the key details about the KBPE Kerala Plus Two 2026 at a glance:

Source: DHSE Kerala Official Website

The Kerala Plus Two exam does not follow a rank-based system. KBPE uses a 9-point grading scale, so there is no official state topper list. The board focuses on district-wise and school-wise performance data instead. Your final certificate shows grades (A+, A, B+, etc.) for each subject. This system is designed to reduce unhealthy rank-based competition and promote a balanced evaluation approach.

The KBPE Plus Two certificate is recognized by all universities and colleges across India. Students who pass can apply for undergraduate admissions through KEAM (engineering and pharmacy), NEET UG (medical), CUET UG (central universities), or direct merit-based admissions at Kerala state universities.

Kerala Plus Two SAY Exam 2026

DHSE Kerala has announced the SAY (Save A Year) exam schedule for Plus Two 2026. The SAY exam gives students who failed in one or more subjects a second chance to pass without losing an academic year. Students who passed all subjects but want to improve their marks in specific papers — for example, to meet a college admission cutoff — are also eligible to appear.

The Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 application window opens on June 1, 2026 and closes on June 3, 2026. Students must apply through their school. The window is very short, so do not wait for the last day.

SAY applications open on June 1 and close on June 3, 2026. Apply through your school the moment the window opens — do not miss the 3-day deadline.

The SAY exam covers the same syllabus as the main annual examination. You only appear for the subjects in which you failed or wish to improve. Once you pass the SAY exam in a failed subject, your marksheet is updated and you can use the improved grades for higher education admissions.

The DHSE Kerala will release the detailed subject-wise timetable for the SAY exam on its official website at dhsekerala.gov.in closer to the exam date. The SAY admit card will be distributed through your school a few days before June 29, 2026. Keep checking your school notice board and the official portal for updates.

Kerala Plus Two Important Dates 2026

Keep track of all the key dates in the KBPE Kerala Plus Two 2026 exam calendar. Missing the SAY application window in particular can significantly delay your academic plans.

For the next academic session (2026–27), Plus Two 2027 exam registration will open through schools in January–February 2027. The exam schedule for March 2027 is typically announced by DHSE Kerala by November–December 2026.

Kerala Plus Two Eligibility Criteria 2026

To appear for the KBPE Kerala Plus Two annual examination, students must meet the eligibility requirements set by DHSE Kerala. These apply to regular students in higher secondary schools across the state.

Basic Eligibility for Regular Students

• You must be a regular student enrolled in Class 12 (Plus Two) at a recognized government or aided higher secondary school in Kerala.
• You must have successfully completed Plus One (Class 11) and been promoted to Class 12 by your school.
• You must have completed all Continuous Evaluation (CE) tasks — class tests, assignments, and projects — for all subjects during the academic year.
• You must have submitted all practical records and project work to your subject teacher before the prescribed deadlines.
• You must meet the minimum attendance requirement set by your school and DHSE Kerala. Insufficient attendance can make you ineligible to sit for the terminal exam.
• You must have secured at least a D+ grade aggregate across CE, PE, and TE combined in all subjects.

Minimum Passing Criteria

To pass the Kerala Plus Two examination, you must meet all three of the following conditions:

• Score a minimum of 30% marks in the Terminal Evaluation (TE) separately for each subject.
• Maintain a minimum 30% aggregate score across CE + PE + TE combined in each subject.
• Secure at least a D+ grade in every subject.

Scoring below 30% in the Terminal Evaluation of even one subject means you will not pass that subject and must appear for the SAY (supplementary) exam.

For SAY exam eligibility, students who failed in the main exam can apply for the supplementary exam through their school. Students who passed but want to improve specific subject scores can also apply. The SAY application window for 2026 is June 1–3, 2026.

Private candidates (students who completed Plus Two from another board and want a Kerala board certificate, or those repeating the exam after failing) should contact the DHSE Kerala office directly for specific eligibility conditions applicable to their case.

Kerala Plus Two Application Process 2026

The KBPE Kerala Plus Two application process is entirely school-based. Students do not apply directly to DHSE Kerala. Your school collects your application form and fee, verifies your details, and submits everything to the board on your behalf. Here is how the process works:

How to Apply — Step by Step

• Step 1: Your school will announce the registration window, usually in January or February each year. Stay alert to school notices.
• Step 2: Fill in the application form given by your school with your correct personal and academic details.
• Step 3: Submit the completed form along with the required fee to your class teacher or school office before the deadline.
• Step 4: The school verifies your details against DHSE records and submits the application on the official portal.
• Step 5: After successful registration, your roll number is generated and recorded in the school’s examination register.
• Step 6: Your hall ticket (admit card) will be issued through the school once processing is done — typically a few weeks before the March exams.

Application Fee

If you have any doubt about whether your registration was completed, check with your class teacher or school office. The school is responsible for ensuring all enrolled students are registered before the DHSE deadline.

For the SAY exam, the process is the same — apply through your school between June 1 and June 3, 2026. The school will collect your application and submit it to DHSE. Do not try to apply directly through any online portal.

Kerala Plus Two Admit Card 2026

The Kerala Plus Two hall ticket (admit card) for the 2026 annual examination was released on January 16, 2026. The hall ticket is not available for direct individual download. DHSE Kerala sends the hall tickets to schools, and your school distributes them to students before the exam begins.

The Kerala Plus Two 2026 admit card contains the following information:

• Student’s full name and photograph
• Roll number and registration number assigned by DHSE Kerala
• Date and day of each subject examination
• Exam centre name, address, and centre code
• Reporting time and exam timing (9:30 AM start for theory papers)
• Subject codes for each paper
• Important instructions for the exam day

You must carry your hall ticket on all exam days. Entry to the examination hall without a valid hall ticket is not permitted.

If there are any errors in your admit card — name spelling, date of birth, or subject codes — report it to your school immediately after receiving it. The school will raise a correction request with DHSE Kerala. Do not wait until the exam day to report errors.

Admit Card for SAY Exam 2026

Students appearing for the Kerala Plus Two SAY 2026 exam will receive their admit card through their school a few days before the exam begins on June 29, 2026. The SAY admit card will be released after the application window closes on June 3, 2026. It will contain the same essential details as the main exam hall ticket, including your centre, roll number, and subject-wise schedule.

Kerala Plus Two Syllabus 2026

The Kerala Plus Two 2026 syllabus is set by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, based on the Kerala State curriculum. This syllabus is different from the NCERT framework used by CBSE. Students must study from the official DHSE Kerala / SCERT textbooks for all subjects — the exam questions are set directly from these books.

The syllabus covers three main streams: Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Students choose their stream and elective subject combination at the time of joining Plus One, and the same combination continues through Plus Two. The terminal examination tests both Plus One and Plus Two syllabus, though Plus Two topics carry higher weightage.

Science Stream Subjects

• Compulsory Languages: English (Part I), and one of Malayalam / Hindi / Arabic / Tamil / Kannada / Urdu / Other regional language (Part II)
• Core Science Subjects: Physics, Chemistry
• Elective Subjects (one group): Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics, Statistics, Geology, or Home Science (depending on school-offered combination)

Commerce Stream Subjects

• Compulsory Languages: English (Part I), and one regional language (Part II)
• Core Commerce Subjects: Accountancy, Business Studies
• Elective Subjects: Economics, Mathematics, Computer Applications, or Statistics

Humanities (Arts) Stream Subjects

• Compulsory Languages: English (Part I), and one regional language (Part II)
• Elective Subjects: History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Economics, Music, Fine Arts, Computer Applications, or other optional subjects offered by the school

DHSE Kerala publishes the complete chapter-wise syllabus and the chapter-wise weightage document for each subject at the start of every academic year. The weightage document tells you how many marks each chapter carries in the terminal examination — this is very useful for prioritizing your study time. You can download both from dhsekerala.gov.in.

DHSE Kerala also releases official model question papers and previous year papers for all subjects. Solving these papers is one of the most effective methods of exam preparation for Kerala Plus Two.

Always study from the official DHSE Kerala state textbooks. Questions in the Kerala Plus Two exam are set directly from these books — NCERT books or national reference guides alone are not sufficient.

Higher Education After Kerala Plus Two 2026

After clearing the KBPE Kerala Plus Two 2026 exam, multiple higher education pathways open up depending on your stream and the grades you have secured. Here is a subject-wise guide to what you can apply for:

Engineering and Architecture – KEAM 2026

If you studied Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Plus Two, you can appear for KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) 2026, conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The KEAM 2026 rank list is expected around June 20, 2026.

• KEAM counselling is conducted in three rounds plus one mop-up round.
• General category students need at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Plus Two.
• SC/ST candidates need at least 40% in the relevant subjects.
• Seats are available across government, government-aided, and self-financing engineering colleges in Kerala.
• Visit cee.kerala.gov.in for the KEAM registration and counselling process.

Medical and Allied Health Sciences – NEET UG 2026

Students who want to pursue MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPharm, or other medical programs must qualify in NEET UG, conducted by NTA at the national level. Passing Plus Two with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is mandatory to be eligible for NEET UG. Kerala students must qualify NEET for admissions to all government and private medical colleges in the state.

Degree Admissions at Kerala Universities

You can apply directly to Kerala’s state universities for BA, B.Sc., B.Com, and other undergraduate degree programs based on your Plus Two grades. Admissions are merit-based. Major universities in Kerala include:

• University of Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram
• Mahatma Gandhi University (MG University) – Kottayam
• University of Calicut – Malappuram
• Kannur University – Kannur
• Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) – Kochi
• APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) – for B.Tech programmes

These universities typically open admissions in June–July after Plus Two results are out. Applications are submitted through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology portal or individual university portals, depending on the programme.

National-Level Entrance Exams

Kerala Plus Two students can also appear for national entrance exams to access colleges across India:

• JEE Main / JEE Advanced: For IITs, NITs, and other top engineering colleges across India.
• CLAT: For National Law Universities (NLUs) and other law colleges.
• CUET UG: For undergraduate admissions at central universities across India.
• CA Foundation: For students pursuing Chartered Accountancy after Commerce Plus Two.
• NIFT Entrance Exam: For fashion design programmes at NIFT institutes.

For IIT and NIT admissions through JEE, you need to meet the minimum marks criteria — generally 75% aggregate in PCM (or equivalent) in Plus Two, or be in the top 20 percentile of the respective state board. The Kerala Plus Two result is accepted for this calculation.