The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the final examination timetable for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Pre-University Course (PUC) examinations for the academic year 2025-2026.
The schedule, outlining dates for both SSLC (Class 10) and PUC I & II (Class 11 & 12) exams, is now available on the board's official website. The examinations are strategically spread across February to May 2026 to ensure a smooth and organized conduct.
Karnataka SSLC 2026: Key Dates and Subject-wise Schedule
The SSLC examinations are divided into two parts, with the first concluding in early April and the second in late May.
SSLC-1 Exam Schedule (March 18 - April 2, 2026):
| Date | Subjects |
|---|---|
| March 18 | First Language |
| March 23 | Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music |
| March 25 | Second Language |
| March 28 | Mathematics, Sociology |
| March 30 | Third Language, NSQF Subjects |
| April 1 | Junior Technical School Subjects |
| April 2 | Social Science |
SSLC-2 Exam Schedule (May 18 - May 25, 2026):
| Date | Subjects |
|---|---|
| May 18 | First Language |
| May 19 | Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music |
| May 20 | Second Language |
| May 21 | Mathematics, Sociology |
| May 22 | Third Language, NSQF Subjects |
| May 23 | Social Science |
| May 25 | Junior Technical School Subjects |
Karnataka PUC 2026: Stream-wise Examination Calendar
For Pre-University students, the First Year (PUC I) exams kick off in February, while the crucial Second Year (PUC II) exams begin in April.
PUC I Exam Schedule (February 28 - March 17, 2026):
The first-year exams commence with languages, starting with Kannada and Arabic on February 28. Core subjects like Physics (March 6), Chemistry (March 9), and Accountancy (March 14) are spaced to give students adequate preparation time. The practical and vocational stream exams for subjects like Information Technology, Automobile, and Healthcare are scheduled for March 17.
PUC II Exam Schedule (April 25 - May 9, 2026):
The final PUC exams begin on April 25 with languages. Science students will have their major subjects like Biology (April 27), Mathematics (April 29), and Physics (May 6). Commerce students can focus on Accountancy (April 27) and Business Studies (May 6), while Arts stream subjects like History, Political Science, and Sociology are spread across late April and early May.
Students and parents are advised to regularly check the official KSEAB website (kseab.karnataka.gov.in) for any updates or notifications regarding hall tickets and examination guidelines.
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