Last updated: 19th September 2026
Plus Two Second Term (Term II) question papers and answer keys for all subjects — English, Malayalam, Hindi, Science, Commerce, and Humanities groups — are available below as direct downloads, sorted year-wise from 2017 to 2025. Also called the Christmas exam or second terminal examination, this is one of Kerala’s periodic higher secondary exams held midway through the academic year. Looking for the Plus Two Christmas exam question paper 2025, Christmas exam question paper 2024, second terminal examination 2019, or second term question paper 2017 — all of them are indexed below by subject and year.
At a Glance
- What’s here: Plus Two (Class 12) Second Term / Christmas exam question papers + answer keys, 2017 to 2025
- Subjects covered: 25+ (Languages, Humanities, Commerce, Science, Computer subjects)
- Most searched years: Christmas exam question paper 2025, Christmas exam question paper 2024, second terminal examination 2019, second term question paper 2017
- Answer keys: Teacher-prepared, for self-practice — not official DHSE keys
- File type: PDF, direct Google Drive download
- Last updated: 19 September 2026
What Is the Plus Two Second Term Exam?
Second Term (also called Term II or Mid Term) is one of the periodic higher secondary exams conducted by Kerala’s Higher Secondary Education Department for Plus Two (Class 12) students, usually held midway through the academic year. Question papers from past years help students understand the question pattern and practice with real papers before the exam.
Christmas Exam, Second Term, Second Terminal Examination — Same Exam?
Yes. “Christmas exam” is what Kerala Plus Two students commonly call the Second Term (also written Second Terminal Examination), since it’s held just before the Christmas break. Question papers on this page are filed under both names, including Christmas exam question paper 2025 and Christmas exam question paper 2024, so you can find the right year whether you search “Christmas exam question paper” or “second term question paper.”
What Portion Comes in the Second Term Exam?
The Second Term exam usually covers the fresh portion taught after the First Term, not the entire year’s syllabus repeated from scratch. The exact chapter split changes every academic year, so treat the papers here as pattern practice and always cross-check the current year’s portion with your own school before final revision.
Exam Pattern, Marks and Duration
Plus Two assessment has three components — Continuous Evaluation (CE), Practical Evaluation (PE), and Terminal Examination (TE) — and passing requires at least a D+ grade (30% aggregate) plus a separate minimum of 30% in TE. Duration and exact dates change every year, so check your school’s current timetable alongside these practice papers.
| Detail |
Info |
| Subjects covered on this page |
25+ (Languages, Humanities, Commerce, Science, Computer subjects) |
| Years available |
2017 to 2025 |
| Total marks (theory subjects) |
100 (CE + PE + TE combined; subject-wise split varies) |
| Minimum passing |
D+ grade, 30% aggregate + 30% in TE separately |
| Mode |
Pen and paper, offline |
| Exam window (Term 2 / Christmas term) |
Typically December each academic year |
| Answer keys |
Multiple teacher-made keys for many subjects/years — not official DHSE keys |
| File type |
PDF (Google Drive download links) |
How to Verify Your Answer Key
These answer keys are prepared by individual subject teachers, not by DHSE, so they’re accurate for self-practice but not an official marking scheme. Where two teachers have prepared separate keys for the same paper, cross-check both. If your marks still don’t add up, ask your school’s subject teacher directly — term exams don’t have a formal revaluation process the way public exams do.
Do Second Term Marks Count in the Final Result?
Second Term marks mainly feed into Continuous Evaluation (CE) and exam-pattern practice; the final board result is primarily based on the March public exam. The exact CE weightage is set by your school in line with DHSE guidelines, so confirm the specific share with your school if it affects your planning.
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Languages
English
Second Term English question papers are available from 2017 to 2025, with answer keys by Sunil J and Joseph Sunny for the most recent years. Some years have two separate keys from different teachers — check both if your school prepares you with a specific one.
Malayalam
Malayalam Second Term papers go from 2017 to 2025, but answer keys are missing for every year except 2017. Malayalam is scored heavily on writing and interpretation, which is likely why fewer teachers publish a detailed key for it.
Hindi
Arabic
Urdu
| Year |
Question Paper |
Answer Key |
| 2024 |
Download |
Not Available |
| 2022 |
Download |
Not Available |
Humanities
Political Science
Sociology
History
Geography
Geology
Psychology
| Year |
Question Paper |
Answer Key |
| 2019 |
Download |
Not Available |
Journalism
| Year |
Question Paper |
Answer Key |
| 2024 |
Download |
Key |
| 2019 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
English Literature
Commerce
Accountancy-CA (Computerised Accounting)
Accountancy-AFS (Accounting for Firms)
Business Studies
Economics
Computer Application (Commerce)
Mathematics (Commerce)
Science
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics (Science)
Biology
Note: for Biology, Botany and Zoology answer keys are usually released separately since they’re two halves of the paper — download both.
Statistics
Computer Subjects
Computer Science
Computer Application (Humanities)
How to Download These PDFs
Click your subject’s download link, open it in Google Drive, and use the download icon in the top-right corner — a “can’t scan for viruses” notice on large files is normal, not a warning to worry about.
- Click on the “Download” or “Key” link for your subject and year.
- It’ll open in Google Drive — click the download icon in the top-right corner.
- If Drive shows a “can’t scan for viruses” warning on large files, click “Download anyway” — this is normal for big PDF files, not a virus alert.
- If a link is broken or shows “Not Available,” it means that particular teacher/subject hasn’t published a key for that year yet.
FAQs
Where can I download the Plus Two Christmas exam question paper 2025 or 2024?
Scroll to your subject’s table above — both the Christmas exam question paper 2025 and Christmas exam question paper 2024 are listed with direct download links, alongside every year back to 2017.
Answer key not available for my subject; what do I do?
For some subjects/years, no teacher has published an answer key yet — it’s marked “Not Available.” Check with your school teacher or a tuition/coaching center for now.
Two different teachers have made keys for the same paper — which one is correct?
You can use both to cross-check your answers. Final marking follows your school’s own scheme in line with DHSE guidelines — these teacher-made keys are for practice, not official.
PDF is not downloading/showing an error; what now?
These are Google Drive links — try refreshing the page or opening it in a different browser. Errors are usually temporary due to high traffic.
Why are Botany and Zoology answer keys separate for Biology?
The Plus Two Biology paper has two sections — Botany and Zoology — so answer keys for each are usually released separately by different teachers.
Is this only for Kerala Plus Two (DHSE) students?
Yes, these papers are from the Second Term/Term II exams conducted for Kerala Higher Secondary (Plus Two/Class 12) students.
Where do I find Plus One’s second term papers?
Check the “Related Resources” section below for the Plus One (XI) Second Term link.
What is Christmas exam in Plus Two?
It’s the common name for the Second Term (Second Terminal) examination in Kerala’s Plus Two (Class 12), held shortly before the Christmas holidays.
Is Christmas exam the same as second terminal examination?
Yes — both terms refer to the same exam. “Christmas exam” is the informal name students use; “Second Terminal Examination” or “Second Term” is the more formal name.
Where can I get the second terminal examination 2019 or second term question paper 2017?
Scroll to your subject’s table above — the second terminal examination 2019 and second term question paper 2017 are both listed with direct download links for every subject that has them.
What is a terminal exam?
A terminal exam is a periodic school/college exam (like First Term, Second Term/Christmas exam, or Annual exam) conducted to assess students before the final board exam.
Do second term marks affect my final Plus Two result?
Second term marks mainly feed into Continuous Evaluation (CE) and give you exam-pattern practice; the final board result is primarily based on the March public exam.
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