Kerala 12th Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks, Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Usually Kerala higher secondary exam evaluation is not too strict. The pass percentage of Kerala plus two exam is always higher as compared to other boards. Students need not worry about strict evaluation for Kerala 12th exam 2026. With proper preparation, they can easily clear the Kerala 12th exam 2026.

Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) will release the Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2026 online on its official website. Students can check the Kerala DHSE +2 Exam Pattern on the official website. This helps students to know about the marking scheme, duration of exam. It also helps them to know the weightage to topics and more. Students are advised to download the Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2026.

To get A+ in the DHSE Kerala plus two exam, students should secure an aggregate percentage between 90 and 100. The grade position for those students is Outstanding. Percentage between 80-89 is considered as A grade. B+ grade is awarded to those scoring between 70-79 percentage. 60-69 percentage is considered as B grade. 50-59 percentage is considered as C+ grade. 40-49 percentage is considered as C grade. 30-39 percentage is considered as D+ grade. 20-29 percentage is considered as D grade. Less than 20 percent is given E grade.

The duration of each paper of the Kerala 12th exam is 2.5 hours. The timing of the exam is given in the Kerala Plus two time table. Timing of the subjects without practical will be from 9.30 AM to 12.15 PM including cool off time of 15 minutes. Subjects with practical except Biology and Music will be held from 9.30 AM to 11.45 AM including cool off time of 15 minutes. Biology will be held from 9.30 A. M to 11.55 A. M including cool off time (25 minutes I. e. , 15 minutes for Botany & Zoology and 10 minutes preparatory time for Zoology). The timing of Music will be 9.30 AM to 11.15 AM including cool off time (15 minutes).

Students have to collect their Kerala Plus two original certificate from their schools. They will be notified by the schools after the release of the results. Usually students will receive the Kerala plus two mark list within 2 weeks after the results.

The Kerala DHSE exams will be held for a duration of 2 to 2.5 hours. The Plus two exam of each subject has three parts. They are terminal examination (TE), continuous examination (CE) and practical examination (PE). A candidate will be required to secure a grade of D+ or above, with a minimum of 30% aggregate score in CE, PE, and TE, when taken together, and at least 30% in TE separately, to pass any subject. 

Regular revision is very important to score A+ in all the subjects in the Kerala 12th exam. You should have thorough knowledge of the text books. Through hard work and proper learning, one can score A+ in all the subjects. Make short notes of every chapter with important formulas and points. Solving the previous year question papers will also help to achieve full A+ in the DHSE Plus two exam. Write and practice problems in Mathematics and Science. Prepare well for the practical exams as well. 

Yes, Kerala 12th exams 2026 will be based on 100% syllabus. Students must finish with their syllabus and know the exam pattern well at least a month prior to the exam. This way they'll be better prepared for the exams. DHSE, Kerala will release the Kerala +2 syllabus 2026 for Science, Commerce and Arts streams on the official website. Click here for Kerala plus two syllabus 2026.