The KBPE Plus Two SAY/Improvement Result 2026 is expected to be declared in the second week of July 2026, tentatively on July 12, 2026, at results.hse.kerala.gov.in. The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala conducted the SAY (Save A Year) and Improvement examinations from June 29 to July 3, 2026. Students can check their result using their roll number and date of birth once it goes live.
The SAY exam is a second-chance opportunity for students who failed in one to three subjects in the regular Kerala Plus Two March 2026 exam, which was declared on May 26, 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 77.97%.
| Direct Link to Check KBPE Plus Two SAY/Improvement Result 2026 (Soon) |
- KBPE Plus Two SAY/Improvement Result 2026 is tentatively expected on July 12, 2026 at results.hse.kerala.gov.in.
- The SAY exam was held from June 29 to July 3, 2026 for students who failed in 1–3 subjects in the regular Plus Two March 2026 exam.
- You need your roll number and date of birth to check the result on the official portal.
- You can also check via SMS: send KERALA12[Roll Number] to 56263.
- The result will also be accessible on DigiLocker and alternate portals keralaresults.nic.in and results.kite.kerala.gov.in.
- You must score at least 30% marks (Grade D+) in each subject to pass the SAY exam.
- Based on past trends, DHSE Kerala typically declares the SAY result about two to three weeks after the exam ends.
Key Summary
- Result expected: July 12, 2026 (tentative); official portal: results.hse.kerala.gov.in
- SAY exam held: June 29 – July 3, 2026
- Credentials to check result: Roll number + Date of birth
- Also check via SMS: type KERALA12[Roll Number] and send to 56263
- Minimum passing marks: 30% in each subject (Grade D+)
- Failing the SAY exam means repeating the full academic year
What is KBPE Plus Two SAY/Improvement Result 2026?
The KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026 is the outcome of the Save A Year (SAY) and Improvement examinations conducted by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, for students who could not clear all subjects in the regular Plus Two (Class 12) March 2026 exam. The SAY exam gives eligible students a second chance to pass and join higher education in the same academic year — without losing a year. The Improvement exam, held alongside SAY, lets students who passed the regular exam re-appear in up to three subjects to score better marks.
A separate result is issued for SAY and Improvement candidates through the official portal once DHSE declares it. The provisional marksheet you download on result day is accepted for college admissions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala |
| Exam name | Kerala Plus Two (Class 12) SAY and Improvement Examination 2026 |
| Official portal | results.hse.kerala.gov.in |
| SAY exam dates 2026 | June 29 – July 3, 2026 |
| Result expected | July 12, 2026 (tentative) |
| Eligibility for SAY | Students who failed in 1–3 subjects in Plus Two regular exam March 2026 |
| Eligibility for Improvement | Students who passed the Plus Two regular exam and want to improve marks in up to 3 subjects |
| Mode of result | Online — official portal, SMS, DigiLocker, alternate portals |
| Credentials to check result | Roll number (8 digits) and date of birth |
| Minimum passing grade | D+ (30% marks in each subject) |
Ques. What is the KBPE Plus Two SAY exam?
Ans. SAY stands for Save A Year. DHSE Kerala conducts it for students who failed in one to three subjects in the regular Plus Two exam. If you pass the SAY, you qualify for higher education in the same academic year — saving you from repeating the year.
Ques. Who can appear for the KBPE Plus Two Improvement exam?
Ans. Students who passed the regular Plus Two exam can appear in the Improvement exam for up to three subjects to score better marks. If your Improvement exam score is lower than your original, DHSE retains your original (higher) marks — there is no risk of losing a good score.
KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026: Important Dates
Upcoming events appear first so you can plan your next steps. Past events from the 2026 cycle are listed below for reference.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAY/Improvement Result declaration | July 12, 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming |
| Revaluation/Scrutiny application window | To be announced (expected ~5–7 days after result) | Upcoming |
| Revaluation result declaration | To be announced (~30 days after application window closes) | Upcoming |
| Regular Plus Two result declaration | May 26, 2026 (Over) | Declared |
| SAY/Improvement exam registration | ~May 27 – June 3, 2026 (Over) | Closed |
| SAY/Improvement exam conducted | June 29 – July 3, 2026 (Over) | Conducted |
KBPE Plus Two Result Previous Year Statistics
DHSE Kerala does not publish separate pass percentage data for the SAY exam. The tables below show two things: the regular Plus Two exam statistics for the past five years (which tell you how many students typically enter the SAY pool), and the SAY result declaration dates (which help you gauge when to expect the 2026 result).
The regular Plus Two overall pass percentage has dropped from 87.94% in 2021 to 77.97% in 2026 — a 10-percentage-point decline over five years. This reflects the end of COVID-era lenient marking and a return to standard evaluation. Girls consistently outperform boys by around 18 percentage points: in 2026, girls’ pass percentage was 86.89% against boys’ 68.41%. The roughly 22% who failed the 2026 regular exam form the pool eligible for SAY.
| Year | Total Appeared (Regular) | Overall Pass % | Boys Pass % | Girls Pass % | Regular Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ~4.52 lakh | 77.97% | 68.41% | 86.89% | May 26, 2026 |
| 2025 | 3,70,642 | 77.81% | 68.44% | 86.65% | May 22, 2025 |
| 2024 | – | 78.69% | – | – | May 2024 |
| 2023 | ~4.32 lakh | 82.95% | – | – | May 2023 |
| 2022 | ~4 lakh | 83.87% | – | – | May 2022 |
| 2021 | 4,46,471 | 87.94% | – | – | May 2021 |
The SAY result is typically declared two to three weeks after the exam ends. The 2022 result was an outlier — delayed to late August due to administrative reasons. In all other recent years the window has been tighter.
| Year | SAY Exam Dates | SAY Result Declared | Gap After Exam Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 23–27, 2025 | July 16–18, 2025 | ~19–21 days |
| 2024 | ~June 12–20, 2024 | ~July 11, 2024 | ~21 days |
| 2023 | June 21–27, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | ~24 days |
| 2022 | July 11–18, 2022 | August 24, 2022 | ~37 days (delayed) |
How to Check KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026
Once DHSE Kerala declares the result, you can access it through four methods. The official portal is the primary source; the alternate portals and SMS method come in handy when the main site is slow due to traffic on result day.
Method 1: Official DHSE Kerala result portal
- Visit results.hse.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on "HSE Second Year SAY/Improvement Examinations 2026" once the link goes live.
- Enter your roll number (8 digits) and date of birth.
- Complete the captcha and click Submit.
- Your result appears on screen. Download the PDF and save it — you will need it for admissions.
Method 2: SMS
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Type: KERALA12[Roll Number] — for example, KERALA1212345678.
- Send to 56263.
- You will receive subject-wise marks and result status as a return SMS within minutes.
Method 3: DigiLocker
- Visit digilocker.gov.in and sign in with your Aadhaar or mobile number.
- Go to Education → DHSE Kerala.
- Select the Class 12 marksheet and enter your roll number.
- Download your digital marksheet — it is legally valid for college admissions, including for documents uploaded to online application portals.
Method 4: Alternate portals
- keralaresults.nic.in — NIC Kerala results portal
- results.kite.kerala.gov.in — KITE Kerala results portal
- Saphalam app or iExaMS Kerala app (Android) — official mobile apps for DHSE results
Ques. What should I do if the official portal is not loading on result day?
Ans. High traffic slows the official portal on result day. Try the SMS method first — it works even when the portal is overloaded. You can also use the alternate portals (keralaresults.nic.in or results.kite.kerala.gov.in) or check via DigiLocker once the result is live.
Ques. Can I check the result using my name instead of roll number?
Ans. No. The official portal requires your roll number (8 digits) and date of birth. Name-based search is not available. If you do not have your roll number, check your SAY admit card or contact your school.
KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026: Marksheet Details
The result you see on the portal on declaration day is a provisional marksheet. Check every detail the moment you download it — errors must be reported to your school quickly, as correction requests are time-bound.
Your KBPE Plus Two SAY marksheet contains:
- Student’s full name
- Roll number and registration number
- Date of birth
- Parent’s or guardian’s name
- Stream and subject group
- Subject-wise marks — Terminal Evaluation (TE) and Continuous Evaluation (CE) shown separately
- Subject-wise grades
- Aggregate marks and overall grade
- Overall qualifying status (Pass / Fail)
PDF password: The downloaded marksheet PDF is password-protected. The password is your registration number followed by your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, if your registration number is 12345678 and you were born on January 10, 2006, the password is 1234567810012006.
Ques. What if there is an error in my KBPE Plus Two SAY marksheet?
Ans. Report any discrepancy — wrong name, date of birth, or marks — to your school immediately after the result is declared. Your school escalates it to DHSE Kerala through the official channel. Do not wait; correction windows close fast.
KBPE Plus Two Grading System 2026
Kerala Plus Two uses a nine-point grading scale. Each subject’s marks convert to a grade and a grade point. The minimum grade to pass any subject is D+, which corresponds to 30% marks.
| Grade | Grade Points | Marks Range | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 9 | 90–100 | Outstanding |
| A | 8 | 80–89 | Excellent |
| B+ | 7 | 70–79 | Very Good |
| B | 6 | 60–69 | Good |
| C+ | 5 | 50–59 | Above Average |
| C | 4 | 40–49 | Average |
| D+ | 3 | 30–39 | Marginal — minimum passing grade |
| D | 2 | 20–29 | Need Improvement |
| E | 1 | Below 20 | Need Improvement (fail) |
Approximate percentage from grade points: Multiply the sum of your grade points by 1.11, then divide by the number of subjects and multiply by 10. For example, if your grade points across five subjects are 7, 8, 7, 6, and 8 (total = 36), your approximate percentage is (36 × 1.11) ÷ 5 × 10 = 79.9%.
KBPE Plus Two SAY Passing Marks 2026
To pass the KBPE Plus Two SAY exam, you must meet both of the following conditions in every subject — scoring well overall but failing in just one subject still means a fail for that subject.
- Score at least 30% marks in the Terminal Evaluation (TE, i.e. the theory exam component).
- Score at least 30% aggregate when Continuous Evaluation (CE) and TE marks are combined.
The minimum marks you need in the theory paper depend on whether the subject has a practical component:
| Subject Type | Total TE Marks | Minimum TE Marks to Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects with practicals (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 120 | 36 (30% of 120) |
| Subjects without practicals (e.g., Mathematics, History, Economics) | 160 | 48 (30% of 160) |
Students who failed in more than three subjects in the regular March exam are not eligible for the SAY. They must repeat the full academic year and re-appear in the regular Plus Two exam.
Ques. What happens if I fail the KBPE Plus Two SAY exam?
Ans. If you fail the SAY exam, you cannot join higher education this academic year. You will need to repeat the full Plus Two year and appear in the regular March examination next year. Consider applying for revaluation or scrutiny before accepting the result as final — a small marks shortfall may be corrected through the revaluation process.
Ques. What is the minimum passing mark in each subject for KBPE Plus Two SAY?
Ans. You need at least 30% marks in each subject — Grade D+. For practical subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), that means at least 36 marks in theory out of 120. For non-practical subjects (Mathematics, History, etc.), you need at least 48 marks in theory out of 160. You also need 30% in the combined CE+TE total for the subject.
KBPE Plus Two SAY Revaluation and Scrutiny 2026
If you are unhappy with your SAY result, you can apply for revaluation or scrutiny shortly after the result is declared. The window usually opens within five to seven days of declaration and closes quickly — act fast if you want to use it.
| Option | What it covers | Fee | Subjects eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revaluation | Re-evaluation of answer sheets by a fresh examiner | ₹500 per subject | Most subjects — not available for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Scrutiny | Re-checking of totalling and mark transfer errors | ₹100 per subject | All subjects |
| Photocopy of answer sheet | Obtaining a copy of your evaluated answer book | ₹300 per subject | All subjects, including Maths, Physics, and Chemistry |
Fee refund rule: If your marks increase by 10% or more after revaluation, DHSE Kerala refunds the revaluation fee. If marks do not change or decrease, your original marks are retained — your score cannot go down after revaluation.
Exact dates for the 2026 revaluation window will be announced by DHSE Kerala after the SAY result is declared. Applications are submitted online through the DHSE Kerala portal, usually via your parent school.
Ques. Can I apply for revaluation in Mathematics after the KBPE Plus Two SAY exam?
Ans. No. Revaluation is not available for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. For these subjects, you can apply for scrutiny (re-checking of totals, ₹100 per subject) or request a photocopy of your answer sheet (₹300 per subject) to review your paper yourself.
What After KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026?
What you do next depends entirely on whether you pass or fail. Here is what each outcome means and what steps to take.
If you pass the SAY exam:
- You are eligible for higher education admissions in the current academic year (2026–27). This is the core purpose of the SAY — it keeps your academic calendar on track.
- Apply for undergraduate courses through the Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) portal or through direct college admissions, depending on the stream and course.
- Use your provisional marksheet for applications. The original certificate is issued through your school at a later stage.
- Engineering, Medical, and professional courses that use Plus Two marks for admissions will accept your SAY marksheet — verify with the specific admission authority for their document requirements.
If you appeared for the Improvement exam and want to update your score:
- If your Improvement exam score is higher than your original, the better score is used for admissions.
- If your Improvement score is lower, DHSE retains your original marks — so appearing for Improvement carries no risk of a lower aggregate.
If you fail the SAY exam:
- You cannot join higher education this year.
- First, check if you are within a few marks of the pass cutoff — apply for revaluation or scrutiny before accepting the result as final.
- If the result stands after revaluation, you must repeat the full Plus Two year and appear in the regular March examination next year.
FAQs
Ques. When will the KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026 be declared?
Ans. The KBPE Plus Two SAY/Improvement Result 2026 is tentatively expected on July 12, 2026. DHSE Kerala typically declares the SAY result about two to three weeks after the exam ends. The 2026 SAY exam ended on July 3, making the second week of July consistent with prior-year patterns (2025: July 16–18; 2024: ~July 11).
Ques. Where can I check the KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026?
Ans. Check the result at results.hse.kerala.gov.in. Alternate portals include keralaresults.nic.in and results.kite.kerala.gov.in. You can also use the SMS method (type KERALA12[Roll Number] and send to 56263) or access the marksheet through DigiLocker.
Ques. What details do I need to check the KBPE Plus Two SAY Result 2026?
Ans. You need your 8-digit roll number and your date of birth. Keep your SAY admit card handy — both details are on it. You will also complete a captcha on the portal before submitting.
Ques. What is the passing mark for the KBPE Plus Two SAY exam?
Ans. You need at least 30% marks in every subject — Grade D+. For practical subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), the minimum theory mark is 36 out of 120. For non-practical subjects (Mathematics, History, Economics, etc.), it is 48 out of 160. You also need 30% in the combined CE+TE total for each subject.
Ques. What is the difference between the SAY exam and the Improvement exam?
Ans. SAY (Save A Year) is for students who failed in one to three subjects in the regular Plus Two exam — passing SAY means you avoid repeating the year. The Improvement exam is for students who already passed the regular exam but want to improve marks in up to three subjects to strengthen their college application.
Ques. Can I apply for revaluation after the KBPE Plus Two SAY result?
Ans. Yes, for most subjects at ₹500 per subject. Revaluation is not available for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — apply for scrutiny (₹100) or a photocopy of your answer sheet (₹300) for those. The revaluation window opens within five to seven days of the result declaration, so do not delay your application.
Ques. What is the PDF password for the KBPE Plus Two SAY marksheet?
Ans. The PDF is password-protected. The password is your registration number followed by your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, registration number 12345678 and date of birth January 10, 2006 gives the password 1234567810012006.
Ques. Is the KBPE Plus Two SAY provisional marksheet accepted for college admissions?
Ans. Yes. Students who pass the SAY exam are eligible for higher education admissions in the same academic year, and the provisional marksheet you download is accepted for this purpose. The original certificate is issued through your school at a later date.
Ques. What grading system does KBPE use for Plus Two?
Ans. KBPE follows a nine-point grading scale. Grades range from A+ (Grade Point 9, marks 90–100) down to E (Grade Point 1, below 20 marks). The minimum passing grade is D+ (Grade Point 3, marks 30–39). You must earn at least D+ in every subject to qualify.
Ques. I failed in four subjects in the regular Plus Two exam. Can I appear for the SAY?
Ans. No. SAY eligibility is limited to students who failed in one to three subjects. If you failed in four or more subjects, you are not eligible for the SAY exam and must repeat the full Plus Two year.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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