NewsIMTSKarnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the 2026 board exam timetable for SSLC and PUC students on 18 March this year. The SSLC Exam 1 for Class 10 will run from 18 March to 2 April 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm, while SSLC Exam 2 is scheduled from 18 May to 25 May 2025. PUC Exam 2 for Class 12 will be held from 25 April to 9 May 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm. Students can download the detailed timetable from the official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The board has also proposed reducing the SSLC passing criteria from 35% to 33% overall, with subject-wise passing marks lowered from 35% to 30%. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 17:30 IST; source: link)
Karnataka Board Announces 2026 Exam Dates for Class 10 and 12
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the schedule for the 2026 board examinations. For Class 10 students, the SSLC Exam 1 will be conducted from March 18 to April 2, 2025, with morning sessions running from 10 am to 1:15 pm. A second SSLC exam phase is planned from May 18 to May 25, 2025. Students can access the complete timetable on the official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in. This early announcement gives students and schools ample time to prepare for these important assessments.
Proposed Changes to SSLC Passing Criteria
Along with the exam schedule announcement, the Karnataka board has proposed significant changes to the passing criteria for SSLC students. The overall passing percentage requirement may be reduced from 35% to 33%. Additionally, the subject-wise passing marks could be lowered from 35% to 30%. These changes aim to align Karnataka's evaluation standards with other education boards and potentially reduce failure rates. The Class 12 PUC Exam 2 will take place from April 25 to May 9, 2025, with exams scheduled from 10 am to 1 pm daily.
Key Points
- The SSLC Exam 1 for Class 10 will run from 18 March to 2 April 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm , while SSLC Exam 2 is scheduled from 18 May to 25 May 2025.
- PUC Exam 2 for Class 12 will be held from 25 April to 9 May 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm.
- Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the 2026 board exam timetable for SSLC and PUC students on 18 March this year.