Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025: Check Grading System, Tota

Roumik Roy
Roumik Roy

Updated on - Oct 8, 2024

DHSE determines the Kerala Plus Two passing marks of the Kerala board. Meeting the passing marks or qualifying score in each subject is mandatory to be declared a pass and avoid the compartment. As per the Kerala Plus Two exam pattern, a candidate must score at least 30% in each subject to qualify for the board exam. Also, getting the Kerala Plus two pass marks individually in the Terminal Examination (TE), Continuous Examination (CE), and practical examination is equally important.

The board has also set the plus two grading system which decides how well students have performed on a scale of 1 to 9. For example, The grade point of marks between 90 to 100 will be 9 and the Grade will be A+.

In this article, we bring you the detailed passing marks of Science, Commerce, and Arts subjects required to pass the Kerala SSLC exam 2025 along with grading systems and how to score the above the pass marks.

Kerala Plus Two 2025: Passing Marks Subject-wise

To pass any subject, a candidate must receive a grade of D+ or above, with a minimum aggregate score of 30% in CE, PE, and TE combined, and at least 30% in Kerala Plus two TE separately.

Subject Name Total Marks Passing Marks
Physics 100 30
Chemistry 100 30
Biology 100 30
Mathematics 100 30
Computer Science 100 30
Economics 100 30
Geography 100 30
Psychology 100 30
History 100 30
Political Science 100 30
English 100 30

Also Check: Kerala Plus Two SAY Exams 2024

Kerala Plus Two 2025 Science Passing Marks

According to the board evaluation criteria, students must score the following minimum marks in TE and the final examination to qualify the exam.

Subject Name Total Marks TE Pass Marks Final Marks
Physics 100 18 30
Chemistry 100 18 30
Biology 100 18 30
Mathematics 100 24 30
Computer Science 100 18 30

Also Read: Kerala Plus Two Exam Pattern 2024

Kerala Plus Two Commerce Passing Marks 2025

Although Kerala Class 12 passing marks for Commerce subject is 30, students must also score the required marks in TE needed to get the pass certificate.

Subject Name Total Marks TE Pass Marks Final Pass Marks
Mathematics 100 24 30
Computer Science 100 18 30
Economics 100 24 30

Also Read: Kerala Plus Two Results 2024

Arts Passing Marks for Kerala Plus Two Exam 2025

Check out the minimum marks needed in Arts subject in Kerala Plus Two board examination.

Subject Name Kerala Plus Two Total Marks TE Pass Marks Final Marks
English 100 24 30
History 100 24 30
Geography 100 18 30
Political Science 100 24 30
Psychology 100 18 30

Plus Two Kerala Passing Marks for Practicals

Kerala plus two passing marks total marks in practical is 30 in each subject- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and the passing marks for the same subjects is 09. Check out the Plus two total marks and the passing marks of other subjects mentioned below:

Subject Name Total Marks Passing Marks
Physics 30 09
Chemistry 30 09
Biology 30 09
Geography 20 06
Sociology 20 06
Political Science 20 06
Economics 20 06
History 20 06
Business Studies 20 06
Accounts 20 06

Kerala Plus Two Grading System 2025

The Kerala Plus Two grading system is a 9-point grading system. In the Kerala Plus two grading marks, students who earn 180-200 marks receive a grade of A+. To be eligible for higher education, students must get at least a D+ grade.

The board has released the grading system for the Plus Two Kerala board examination. The following grade points and grades are awarded.

Marks Range Grade Point 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

Tips to Score Above Kerala Plus Two Passing Marks 2025

Students preparing for Kerala Plus Two 2025 can follow the given instructions to score above Plus Two passing marks in Kerala board examination:

  • Chalking out Kerala Plus Two Exam Time Table 2024 schedule and following the same will help in covering the syllabus and save time for revision and mock tests.
  • To score 90+ marks in language subjects, focus on grammar to avoid grammatical errors. With this, a close reading of the text will help you understand the chapter thoroughly. Practice unseen passages, and a wide range of questions to improve proficiency in the subject.
  • For science based-subjects, focus on formulas, practice numericals, memorize important terms and other details associated with it. Especially in Biology, studying the important terminology and concepts helps in the long run. Study Physics theorems and formulas and practice questions based on them as much as possible.
  • Apart from the notes provided by your school, you can make your own notes and stay organized.
  • Prioritize the revision of the notes you have made. A quick revision helps in recalling the details in the exam. You can fix a slot for revisions to avoid anxiety or stress.
  • 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.

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