Kerala DHSE Plus Two Results 2026: Female Students Outperform Male Counterparts in Class 12 Examination

The results for Keralas Plus Two examinations have been released, illustrating a notable trend where girls outperformed boys significantly in academic achievement. Girls achieved a pass rate of 86.89%, while boys recorded a pass rate of 68.41%. The overall pass percentage for the exams stands at 77.97%, reflecting a minor increase from previous years.

Among the various streams of study, the Science stream emerged as the highest-performing category. This year, more than 425,000 students participated in the examinations, which are conducted by the Kerala Department of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE).

The results indicate ongoing disparities in educational outcomes between genders, a topic that has garnered attention in Keralas educational landscape. Experts attribute the consistent performance of girls to increased motivation and support, as well as targeted educational policies aimed at improving outcomes for female students. The DHSE has yet to release further details regarding district-wise performance and specific changes in pass rates over the past few years.