Karnataka Board Exam Dates Out: SSLC from March 18, II PU from Feb 28
Karnataka releases SSLC and II PU exam timetables for 2026.
Top Summary
- What happened: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the exam schedules for SSLC (Class 10) and II PUC (Class 12) for 2026.
- Why it matters: These exams are crucial for students' academic progression, determining their future educational opportunities.
- What changes for people: Students now have specific dates to prepare for their board exams, allowing for focused study and planning.
- Who is affected: Over 16 lakh students across Karnataka registered for the SSLC and II PUC exams.
II PUC Exam Schedule Announced
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the timetable for the II PUC (Class 12) exams.
These exams are set to commence on February 28, 2026.
A total of 7,10,363 students have registered for the II PUC exams. This includes 6,46,801 fresh candidates, 50,540 repeaters, and 13,022 private candidates.
To accommodate all students, 1,217 examination centres have been set up across the state.
The tentative date for the release of II PUC results is April 7, 2026.
II PUC Exam Timetable
- February 28: Kannada, Arabic
- March 2: Geography, Statistics, Psychology
- March 3: English
- March 4: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French
- March 5: History
- March 6: Physics
- March 7: Optional Kannada, Business Studies, Geology
- March 9: Chemistry, Education, Basic Mathematics
- March 10: Economics
- March 11: Logic Electronics, Home Science
- March 12: Hindi
- March 13: Political Science
- March 14: Accountancy, Mathematics
- March 16: Sociology, Biology, Computer Science
- March 17: Hindustani Music, Electronics and Hardware, Apparels Madeups and Home Furnishing, Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Health Care, Beauty and Wellness.
SSLC Exam Dates Released
Following the II PUC exams, the SSLC (Class 10) examinations will begin on March 18, 2026.
A significant number of students, 9,02,889, have registered for the SSLC exam this year.
This comprises 8,12,855 freshers, 62,845 repeaters, and 27,189 private candidates.
The board has arranged 2,871 exam centres to conduct the SSLC examinations.
The tentative SSLC result date is April 24, 2026.
SSLC Exam Timetable
- March 18: First language
- March 23: Science
- March 25: Second Language
- March 28: Mathematics
- March 30: Third Language
- April 2: Social Science
What to Watch Next
Students should closely monitor the KSEAB official website for any updates or changes to the exam schedules. Schools will likely provide further guidance and support to students in preparation for these crucial examinations.