Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025 - Check Kerala Class 12 Grading System, Passing Marking Criteria & Marking Scheme Here

Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025: The Kerala Board of Public Examination (KPBE) follows a 9-point grading system that ranges from A+ to E. The highest grade is A+ which is given when students will score between 180-200 marks and E is the lowest grade. It is mandatory to obtain a minimum of grade D+ in each subject and in aggregate marks to pass the exam. As per the guidelines issued by KPBE, the performance of a student in the Kerala +2 board exams is evaluated and highlighted in terms of marks or grades. Kerala Plus Two board exams have a specific pattern that every candidate must be aware of before appearing for the examination. Apart from that, they must know the Kerala Plus Two mark weightage, the frequently asked questions or topics, the areas that need more attention, and time management in the examination hall.

The Kerala Board will release the Kerala +2 result 2025 in the first week of May 2025. The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala released the Kerala Plus Two time table 2025 on November 1, 2024. The Kerala Plus two exam 2025 will be conducted from March 3 to 26, 2025. Students who are unable to secure Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025 can appear in the Kerala Plus Two Supplementary Exam and improve their marks. Go through the article to learn about Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025 and other important details related to Kerala 12th Board Passing Marks 2025.

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Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025

Kerala +2 Grading system assesses the performance of the students based on a seven-point-scale grading system, with A+ as the highest parameter while D is the lowest. The tabulated criteria to grade the students corresponding to the marks obtained, are given below:

GRADES	MARKS	GRADE RANGE	GRADE POINT
A+	90-100	Total Score - 180 -200	9
A	80-89	Total Score - 160 - 179	8
B+	70-79	Total Score - 140 - 159	7
B	60-69	Total Score - 120 - 139	6
C+	50-49	Total Score - 100– 119 (with TE Score greater than or equal to 30% of TE Maximum)	5
C	40-49	Total Score - 80 - 99 (with TE Score greater than or equal to 30% of TE Maximum)	4
D+	30-35	Total Score - 60 - 79 (with TE Score greater than or equal to 30% of TE Maximum)	3
D	20-29	Total Score - 40 - 59/ TE Score less than 30% of TE Maximum	2
E	-	Total Score below - 40	1

Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025: Exam Pattern

Kerala Plus 2 Exam Pattern 2023-24 is mentioned in the table. Kerala Plus Two total marks allotted for every subject are given below along with the qualifying marks and the overall qualifying score based on the latest Kerala Plus Two exam pattern 2025.

Subjects	Duration (in hrs)	Kerala plus two total marks	Qualifying score for TE	Overall qualifying score
English	2.5	100	24	30
Physics	2	100	18	30
Chemistry	2	100	18	30
Biology (Botany and Zoology)		100	18	30
Computer science	2	100	18	30
Economics	2.5	100	24	30
Mathematics	2.5	100	24	30
History	2.5	100	24	30
Political science	2.5	100	24	30
Psychology	2	100	18	30
Geography	2	100	18	30

• To get D+ Grade or above in Music, 30% each of the maximum score of PE & TE is necessary.
• For CE and PE students need no separate minimum while a minimum of 48 marks are required for non-practical subjects and 36 scores for practical based subjects for TE is mandatory.
• To clear the Kerala +2 exam and eligible for the higher education, students should secure a D+ Grade in all subjects.
• To pass in Biology, separate minimum marks are required in Botany or Zoology is not necessary.
• Grades will be determined based on the combined scores obtained in the First and Second Year Higher Secondary Examinations and based on the grade, the eligibility of the student for higher studies will be determined.

Note: TE – Terminal Evaluation; CE – Continuous Evaluation; PE – Practical Evaluation. For the subjects except Music, there will be no separate minimum marks for CE and PE. There will be no separate minimum marks for TE in Botany or Zoology. The separate minimum marks for Biology are 36 marks. For PE in Music, separate minimum of 24 score is required.
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How to Calculate CGPA in Kerala Plus Two Exam 2025?

In order to calculate the overall CGPA, students need to add the percentages/ grdae points of individual subjects/ exams, and then multiply the sum by 1.11. Check out the entire process below:

• Add the grade points secured in each subject (Total Grade Point - TGP)
• Now multiply the sum by 1.11
• You will get the percentage by - TGP x 1.11

Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025: Passing Criteria

The candidates who appeared in the Kerala Plus Two examinations may determine whether they were successful in meeting the passing requirements by calculating the percentage they obtained. The names of students who earn high scores are published on the Kerala Plus Two mark list. After calculating the percentage secured by the candidates who appeared for the Kerala Plus Two exams, they may check whether they succeeded in fulfilling the passing criteria declared by the board.

• Students who secure great marks will have their names released on the Kerala Plus Two mark list.
• A candidate must receive a minimum overall grade of D+ and pass each topic with at least a 30 percent score to pass that subject.
• Additionally, passing requires a total score of 30%. The additional exam is required for any applicant who gets a 30 percent overall grade but less than 30 percent in one topic.
• The additional test will be subject to the eligibility standards set by the boards. Check the passing marks here:

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025 for Theory

Students can check out the major information related to the passing marks that are required for the theory subjects from the table given below and prepare for the board exams accordingly:

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025 for Practical Exams

Students can check out the information about the passing marks that are required for every Practical Examination that will be conducted by the Kerala Board from the table given below:

Kerala Plus 2 Grading System 2025 is listed here to be considered by the students when calculating their grades for the board exams. Refer to the table given here and prepare for the board exams accordingly.