Kerala Plus Two Result 2024: Pass Percentage Declines, Ernakulam District Leads Again
Students anticipated the 2024 Kerala Plus Two or Class 12 results with expectation and scrutiny. These results, released by the Kerala Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) on May 9, 2024, showed a varied academic performance. While the pass % dropped from the previous year, the findings showed outstanding gains and opportunities for growth. This year’s results showed Ernakulam district again leading the way. This detailed study of the Kerala Plus Two results for 2024 covers pass percentage patterns, performance across streams and districts, significant successes, and the government’s reaction. We want to shed light on Kerala’s education system and initiatives to improve student achievement. Also, read Top Courses After 12th in All Streams


Pass Percentage Overview: The pass percentage for the Kerala Plus Two exams in 2024 stands at 78.69%, reflecting a decrease from the previous year’s figure of 82.95%. This slight decline warrants attention and calls for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to it.
Performance Across School Types:
School Type |
Appeared |
Passed |
Pass Percentage |
Government |
1,63,920 |
1,23,046 |
75.06% |
Aided |
1,84,490 |
1,52,147 |
82.47% |
Unaided |
26,071 |
19,425 |
74.51% |
Special Schools |
274 |
270 |
98.54% |
The data highlights that aided schools have outperformed others with a pass percentage of 82.47%, followed by government schools at 75.06%. Unaided schools and special schools recorded pass percentages of 74.51% and 98.54% respectively.

Stream |
Appeared |
Passed |
Pass Percentage |
Science |
1,89,411 |
1,60,696 |
84.84% |
Humanities |
76,235 |
51,144 |
67.09% |
Commerce |
1,09,109 |
83,048 |
76.11% |
The data showcases that the science stream has the highest pass percentage at 84.84%, followed by commerce at 76.11% and humanities at 67.09%.
District-Wise Performance:
District |
Pass Percentage |
Ernakulam |
84.12% |
Wayanad |
72.13% |
Ernakulam district emerges as the top performer with a pass percentage of 84.12%, while Wayanad recorded the lowest pass percentage at 72.13%.

A total of 39,242 students secured the prestigious A+ grade across various subjects. Notably, Malappuram district had the highest number of students receiving A+ grades, totalling 5,659 across all streams.

Government’s Response: In response to the drop in pass percentage among government schools, the state education minister has initiated an inquiry to investigate the underlying causes. This proactive approach aims to address any challenges government educational institutions face and improve overall academic outcomes.
Students can access their Kerala Plus Two results through official websites such as keralaresults.nic.in, dhsekerala.gov.in, and pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in. Alternatively, methods like SMS, Digilocker, and mobile apps are also available for result checking.