DHSE Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Declared: What Students Should Know First
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, released the Plus Two 12th Result 2026 on May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM, during a press conference led by the state education minister. Students who appeared for the Kerala Higher Secondary exams (March 6 to March 28, 2026) can check their scorecards on the official portals at keralaresults.nic.in and dhsekerala.gov.in.
This year, over 4 lakh students registered for and appeared in the Kerala Plus Two exams, making it one of the largest annual class 12 assessments in the state. The results were slated for release on May 22 but were pushed to May 26. The online score cards are provisional, and students will have to obtain the original mark lists issued by the board to their schools. Accessing the results across multiple platforms was enabled to help students check their scores during high-traffic periods on the websites. Students can check their score on the official Website of the Kerala Board. the SAPHALAM app, DigiLocker, PRD Live, the iExaMS Kerala app, and the also app. Also, for students with limited internet access, an SMS service was set up.
Kerala Plus Two Scorecard Downloading Process & Scorecard Contents
The procedure for downloading the Kerala DHSE Plus Two Result 2026 scorecard is quite simple. Students will have to go to the official website and click on the link for “DHSE Exam Results 2026.” Students have to enter the register number and date of birth for the results to be displayed on the screen. Students are advised to download and save the scorecard PDF as soon as they can, as there is usually heavy traffic on official portals after the results are declared.
The provisional marksheet shows the student’s name, register number, details of the school, marks obtained in different subjects, total marks, grades, and the status of qualifying. Students have to obtain 30% marks in each subject and in the total of all subjects to be considered passed. The final rating for 30% is D+. Students who do not meet the marks threshold in a subject or subjects have to clear the subject and do not have to repeat the entire academic year.
The online provisional marksheet is legally valid for college admissions, etc., but the marksheet issued by the school is the permanent record and hence the official scorecard. Any discrepancies in the online scorecard and other printed data should be reported to the concerned school board.
Re-evaluation, SAY Exam, and Next Steps After the Result
Students who are dissatisfied with the Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 and want to appeal their results will find a clear process in place. Within a few days of the result, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) Kerala is expected to open the online application process for revaluation. There will be a revaluation fee of Rs. 500 per subject. Alternatively, students can apply for a re-scrutiny of their answer sheets at a fee of Rs. 100 per subject, and if they want to see a photocopy of their exam answer sheets, they will have to pay Rs. 250. After the answer sheets are re-evaluated, the new scores will be deemed final and with no further recourse.
The board also provides the SAY (Save A Year) examination for students who have failed one or two subjects in the Plus Two examination. The SAY exam is the last opportunity to clear these subjects without losing the academic year. The examination is expected to be held in the coming weeks, with results expected by July 2026, and the results for the revaluation are expected in June 2026.
In the last few years, the total pass percentage for the Kerala Plus Two has fluctuated, with 82.95% in 2023, 83.87% in 2022, and 77.81% in 2025. The Science stream has the highest pass percentage, followed by the Commerce and Humanities streams. Now that students have completed Plus Two, they can prepare for stream selection and process their college admissions; Plus One registration typically occurs two weeks after the Plus Two Results.
Key Dates
Kerala Plus Two Exams: March 6 - March 28, 2026
Results Release: May 26, 2026, at 3 PM
Revaluation Applications: Opens after results release
Fees: Rs 500 for revaluation, Rs 100 for scrutiny, Rs 250 for photocopies
Results Release: June 202
SAY Exam Updates: Release in the coming weeks, results due July 2026
Passing Marks: 30 out of 100 for individual subjects, 30 overall, and at least a D+ grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the DHSE Kerala Plus Two Result released?
The Plus Two Result for 2026 was announced on May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM, in a press conference by the Director of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala.
Q2. How can students view the Kerala 12th Result 2026?
In addition to official sources, students can view their results via the SAPHALAM application, the DigiLocker application, and SMS services.
Q3. What is the mark requirement for passing the Kerala Plus Two exam 2026?
Students must achieve 30 marks in an individual subject and 30 percent in total across all subjects for an overall passing of D+.
Q4. What does SAY stand for, and who is it for?
The SAY (Save A Year) exam is a provision for students who have failed 1 or 2 subjects to not lose a whole academic year, by taking the necessary exams to clear the failed subjects.
Q5. When will the 2026 Kerala Plus Two Revaluation results be released?
The results for the 2026 Plus Two DHSE Kerala Revaluation will likely be released in June 2026, after the board evaluates revaluation requests.
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