Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025: Check DHSE Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks Theory, Practical, Maximum and Minimum Marks Stream-Wise

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Updated On: June 04, 2025 10:58 AM

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 are 30%. Students must score a grade of D+ or above, with a 30% minimum aggregate score in CE, PE, and TE combined, to pass the DHSE Kerala Plus Two Exam. Check out every detail on Kerala 12th passing marks here. 
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Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala sets the Kerala 12th Board Passing Marks 2025. According to the guidelines set by the state board , a minimum grade of D+ or 30 percent marks is required in all the subjects to pass those subjects. Students are required to receive a minimum combined aggregate score of 30 percent in CE, PE, and TE, and at least 30 percent in Kerala Plus two TE separately to pass in a particular subject. This minimum percentage has to be achieved by the students to clear the DHSE and VHSE Board Exams. Students will be appearing for 6 subjects in total, each carrying 100.

At least 30% of the Practical Evaluation (PE) and Terminal Evaluation (TE) scores are required for music. For other subjects, the board has set no separate minimum marks for Continuous Evaluation (CE) and PE, but for subjects without practicals, a minimum of 48 marks is required in TE and for practical-based subjects, it is 36 marks. There are no separate minimum marks required for Botany or Zoology for Biology, but a combined score of 36 marks is mandatory in TE. Apart from these, combined scores from the First and Second Year Higher Secondary Examinations are needed for determining the final grade. Continue reading the article to know more about the Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025.

Latest Update

  • May 22, 2025: DHSE Kerala +2 Result 2025 has been declared today, May 22 at 3 PM in online mode. Students can download their marks memo by entering their register number, and date of birth in the designated fields of the login window.

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 Highlights

Refer to the table below to have an overview of the Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025:

Features

Details

Board Name

Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala

Number of Students Enrolled

More than 3 lakh

Streams Covered

Arts, Science and Commerce

Type of Exams

Theory and Practical Exams/ internal assessment

Kerala Plus Two Exam Dates

March 3 to March 26, 2025

Kerala Plus Two Result 2025

May 22, 2025

Kerala Plus Two Supplementary Time Table 2025

June 2025

Kerala Plus Two Compartment Exam Result 2025

July 2025

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025 for Theory Exam

It is mandatory to secure at least 30% marks or a grade of 'D' in order to clear the Kerala Board 12th exam. Students must also get an aggregate score of 30%. The table below contains subject-wise Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025 for theory.

Subjects

Maximum marks

Passing marks

English

100

30

Math

100

30

Physics

60

18

Chemistry

60

18

Biology

60

18

Business studies

80

24

Economics

80

24

History

80

24

Political science

80

24

Sociology

80

24

Geography

60

18

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks for Theory Stream-wise

According to the evaluation criteria set by the state board, students must score a minimum marks in TE as well to pass the Kerala Plus Two exam 2025. Check out the passing marks from the tables below:

Kerala Plus Two Arts Passing Marks 2025

Subject Name Total Marks TE Pass Marks
English 100 24
History 100 24
Geography 100 18
Political Science 100 24
Psychology 100 18

Kerala Plus Two Science Passing Marks 2025

Subject Name Total Marks TE Pass Marks
Physics 100 18
Chemistry 100 18
Biology 100 18
Mathematics 100 24
Computer Science 100 18

Kerala Plus Two Commerce Passing Marks 2025

Subject Name Total Marks TE Pass Marks
Mathematics 100 24
Computer Science 100 18
Economics 100 24

Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025 for Practical

Students have to pass separately in the practical based subjects. The maximum Kerala plus two passing marks in practical is 30 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology where students have to secure a passing marks for 09. Check out the Kerala Plus two maximum and minimum marks of all the practical-based subjects mentioned below:

Subjects

Maximum marks

Passing marks

Physics

40

12

Chemistry

40

12

Biology

40

12

Business studies

20

06

Economics

20

06

Political science

20

06

Sociology

20

06

Geography

40

12

History

20

06

Kerala Plus Two Grading System 2025

The Kerala Plus Two Grading System 2025 is a 9-point scale grading system that ranges from A+ to E. Students will be evaluated based on their performance in the Kerala Board 12th examinations. Students will be awarded the highest grade, A+ if they score between 180-200 marks in a subject. Students will have to get a minimum grade of D+ to qualify for higher studies.
Marks Range Grade Points Grade Remarks
90-100 9 A+ Outstanding
80-89 8 A Excellent
70-79 7 B+ Very Good
60-69 6 B Good
50-59 5 C+ Above Average
40-49 4 C Average
30-39 3 D+ Marginal
20-29 2 D Need Improvement
- 1 E Need Improvement

As per the guidelines set by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala students are required to follow the passing marks criteria to pass the Kerala 12th Board exam 2025. Students will have to obtain the Kerala Plus two pass marks in the Terminal Examination (TE), Continuous Examination (CE), and practical examination separately. Check out the criteria:

  • It is mandatory to receive a minimum overall grade of D+.
  • Students need to score at least 30 percent in each exam of a particular subject to pass that subject.
  • Additionally, students need to get a combined score of 30% to pass.
  • Anyone with a 30 percent overall grade and less than 30 percent in any subject must appear for the supplementary exam.

How to Get Higher Than the Kerala Plus Two Passing Score in 2025

The following guidelines can be followed by students getting ready for Kerala Plus Two 2025 in order to achieve higher than the required Plus Two passing scores on the Kerala board exam:
Following the Kerala Plus Two Exam Time Table 2025 schedule will help you cover the material and save time on mock exams and revision.
  • Focus on grammar to prevent grammatical errors if you want to receive 90+ grades in language subjects. As a result, reading the text carefully will enable you to fully comprehend the chapter.
  • To become more proficient in the subject, practice unseen passages and a variety of questions. For science-based subjects, concentrate on formulas, practice numbers, and commit key terms and related information to memory. Studying the key terms and ideas is beneficial in the long run, particularly in biology.
  • Learn as many physics theorems, formulas, and practice questions as you can. You can take your notes and maintain organization in addition to the ones your school provides.  A brief review aids in remembering the exam's specifics.
  • Solve at least last 10 years of Kerala previous papers to get familiar with the exam pattern. This shall improve your time management skills and accuracy to complete the paper on time.
  • Most importantly, take mock tests to gauge the level of your preparation and work on studying the chapters to improve the clarity of the concepts.
Also Check Kerala Plus Two Supplementary Result 2025

For more and updated information, students can regularly visit the page. All the information related to the Kerala Plus Two passing marks will be provided here.

FAQs

What are A+ marks in the Kerala 12th board exam 2025?

A+ in Kerala Plus Two exam considers as an excellent grade. Students who will score marks between 90 and 100, will get the grade A+. Students scoring within this range will get a grade point of 9.

What is the passing marks for each subject in the Kerala plus two exam 2025?

A candidate must obtain a grade of D+ or above that is 30 percent, with a minimum aggregate score of 30 percent in CE, PE, and TE combined, and at least 30% in Kerala Plus two TE separately.

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