NewsIMTSFebruary 28, 2026 marks the start date for Karnataka's 2nd PUC 1 examinations, while SSLC exams will begin from March 18, 2026. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the complete timetable for both crucial examinations. Special arrangements have been made for differently abled students, who will receive extra time ranging from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the exam duration. For JTS students, practical and oral examinations will be conducted on April 4 at their respective schools. Music theory exams will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm, followed by practical exams from 3 pm to 5 pm. Students can access mid-term question papers and answer keys for various subjects including English, Kannada, Science, Math and Social Science for thorough exam preparation. The second phase of these exams will begin from April 25, 2026. (Updated 5 Nov 2025, 19:50 IST; source: link)
Karnataka Announces 2026 Exam Schedule for SSLC and PUC
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has released the timetable for two major exams in 2026. The second Pre-University Course (2nd PUC) examinations will begin on February 28, while the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams are scheduled to start from March 18. This early announcement gives students ample time to prepare for these important examinations that determine their academic future. The board has made special provisions for differently abled students, who will receive additional time of 30 to 60 minutes depending on the exam duration.
Special Arrangements for JTS and Music Students
The exam schedule includes specific arrangements for specialized courses. For Junior Technical School (JTS) students, practical and oral examinations will take place on April 4 at their respective schools. Music students will have theory examinations from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm, immediately followed by practical exams from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm on the same day. To help students prepare effectively, the board has made mid-term question papers and answer keys available for core subjects including English, Kannada, Science, Mathematics, and Social Science. The second phase of examinations is set to commence from April 25, 2026.
Key Points
- February 28, 2026 marks the start date for Karnataka's 2nd PUC 1 examinations, while SSLC exams will begin from March 18, 2026.
- Special arrangements have been made for differently abled students, who will receive extra time ranging from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the exam duration.
- For JTS students, practical and oral examinations will be conducted on April 4 at their respective schools.
