Kerala DHSE

Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2025: Total Marks, Exam Duration and Marking Scheme

Kerala Department of Higher Secondary Education 12th Examination

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The DHSE (Directorate of Higher Secondary Education) will tentatively organize the Kerala 12th Exam 2025 in March 2025. The Kerala Plus Two Time Table 2025 will expectedly be out in September 2024. Students can access the Kerala 12th time table 2025 and download it from the official website. The Kerala 12th admit card 2025 will be made available in February 2025. The Kerala plus two result 2025 will be out in May 2025 and can be checked on the official website.

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Kerala DHSE +2 Exam Pattern Highlights 2025

The Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2025 will be made available on the official website of the Kerala Board of Public Examinations. A student can get information regarding the categorization of marks, length of exams, percentage of topics, and others in the Kerala DHSE +2 Exam Pattern 2025.

On the website of the board, students will be able to find out the Kerala 12th timetable for 2025. So Kerala 12th examinations will take place in March 2025. Students also need to follow the pattern for the board test as per the Kerala 12th syllabus, and hence they need to start getting ready for this. To get an idea of the Kerala 12th board exam 2025, students can also need to get familiarized with the Kerala Plus two practice papers.

With the help of Kerala DHSE exam pattern, students come up with a preparation strategy to get high scores in the forthcoming Kerala Plus Two Exams 2025.

All Kerala DHSE 2025 exams will be conducted offline and will last between two and three hours.

However, the test in each subject type is subdivided into the following components: the terminal examination, continuous evaluation, and the practical examination.

To clear any subject, a student is required to obtain a minimum of D+ grade in any of the topics and in the total of CE, PE and TE together, the student should obtain at least 30% and 30% in TE separately. Below is the layout regarding the exam pattern for Kerala DHSE examination discipline 2024 general and subject wise.

ParticularsDetails
Mode of examinationPen and Paper format
Duration of examination2 to 2.5 hrs
Plus two total marks100
Examination components

Terminal examination

Continuous examination

Practical examination

Qualifying criteria (plus two grading system in Kerala)D+ or above (30% aggregate); and a minimum of 30% in TE separately 

Subject-wise Kerala DHSE Exam Pattern 2025

SubjectDuration (in hrs)Kerala Plus Two MarksQualifying Score for TEOverall qualifying score
English2.51002430
Physics21001830
Chemistry21001830
Biology (Botany and Zoology)2.51001830
Computer Science21001830
Economics2.51002430
Mathematics2.51002430
History2.51002430
Political Science2.51002430
Psychology21001830
Geography21001830

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check +2 result 2024 Kerala?

Students can check their Kerala DHSE plus two results 2024 on the official website, via SMS, and mobile app.

Which board is 12th in Kerala?

The DHSE (Department of Higher Secondary Education) is responsible for conducting DHSE Kerala 12th board exams. Students qualifying their Kerala DHSE first year exams can take the Kerala 12th exams 2025.

What is the pass mark for DHSE Kerala?

The pass marks for DHSE Kerala is 30% aggregate according to the Kerala Plus two exam pattern 2025.

Is D+ pass or fail in Kerala?

D+ is pass in Kerala DHSE Plus two exam. It is the grade given for 60-79 marks.

When will the Kerala 12th Admit Card 2025 be released ?

The Kerala plus two admit card 2025 will be released by the Kerala Board in February 2025.

When will the Kerala +2 exam date sheet 2025 be released ?

The DHSE released the Kerala 12th Boards Date Sheet 2025 in September 2024. It will be available on the official website in PDF format.

When will the Kerala DHSE Syllabus 2025 be released ?

The DHSE has already made available the Kerala +2 syllabus 2025 for all the three streams (Commerce, Science, and Arts) on the official website. It includes the units/topics to be asked in the Kerala DHSE exams 2025.

How to download the Kerala +2 question papers 2025 ?

To download Kerala DHSE 12th previous years' question papers, visit the website, select the year, subject, and district, download PDF files, and save for later use.

Why is Kerala DHSE Exam Pattern 2025 important?

The Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2025 will be made available on the official website of the Kerala Board of Public Examinations. A student can get information regarding the categorization of marks, length of exams, percentage of topics, and others in the

What are few Kerala +2 preparation tips 2025 to be followed to score better ?

The few Kerala +2 preparation tips 2025 to be followed for scoring better are: Prepare a proper schedule, Know the syllabus completely, Eat Healthy, Assignments and Projects, Focus on Topics with more Weightage, Relax and Meditate, Solve Sample Papers and