Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC Exam Schedules 2026 Released: Key Dates and Preparation Tips

The Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) and the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) have officially released the timetable for the SSLC (Class 10) and 2nd PUC (Class 12) board examinations for the academic year 2025–26. As expected, both examinations will be conducted in March 2026, giving students approximately 3–4 months of focused preparation time after the completion of the syllabus.

Here are the complete schedules:

Karnataka SSLC (Class 10) Exam 2026 Timetable

Exam Dates: March 2 to March 20, 2026
Timings: 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM (most papers); Language papers may have slight variations

Date	Subject
March 2, 2026	First Language (Kannada, English, Hindi, etc.)
March 5, 2026	Mathematics
March 7, 2026	Science
March 10, 2026	Second Language (English/Kannada)
March 12, 2026	Social Science
March 14–20, 2026	Third Language & Core subjects (varies by student)

(Exact dates for optional subjects and JTS students will be mentioned in the official PDF)

Karnataka 2nd PUC (Class 12) Exam 2026 Timetable

Exam Dates: March 3 to March 21, 2026
Morning Shift: 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Date	Subject (Science/Commerce/Arts streams)
March 3, 2026	Kannada / Arabic / Urdu
March 4, 2026	English
March 6, 2026	Hindi / Telugu / Tamil / Malayalam / Marathi / French
March 7, 2026	Mathematics / Education
March 9, 2026	Physics / Accountancy / History
March 11, 2026	Chemistry / Business Studies / Sociology
March 13, 2026	Biology / Electronics / Computer Science / Geography
March 16, 2026	Economics
March 18, 2026	Psychology / Basic Maths
March 20, 2026	Political Science / Statistics
March 21, 2026	Optional subjects / Language Part II

(Students must check the official notification for stream-specific combinations)

Important Points for Students and Parents

1. Practical Exams

• 2nd PUC practical exams will be held from January 28 to February 14, 2026.
• SSLC practicals (for subjects like IT/JTS) will be conducted at school level before the theory exams.

1. No Major Changes in Pattern
   The board has confirmed that the exam pattern will remain similar to 2024–25: 80 marks theory + 20 marks internal assessment for most subjects.
2. Hall Ticket Release
   Expected in the last week of January 2026 via school login or the official websites.
3. Official Websites to Download Timetable

• SSLC: https://kseab.karnataka.gov.in
• 2nd PUC: https://pue.karnataka.gov.in

Quick Preparation Tips for the Next 100+ Days

• Finish the syllabus by mid-December 2025 and keep January–February exclusively for revision and model papers.
• Solve at least the last 10 years’ board question papers (especially 2023–2025 papers which follow the current pattern).
• Focus heavily on KSEAB sample papers and blueprints released along with the timetable.
• For 2nd PUC Science students: Give extra weightage to numerical problems in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• For Commerce: Practice accountancy adjustments and theory portions equally.
• Take care of health — sleep 7 hours, eat well, and avoid last-minute cramming.

The release of the timetable marks the beginning of the final lap. Stay consistent, avoid distractions, and trust your preparation. All the best to every SSLC and PUC student appearing in March 2026 — this is your moment!

Download Official PDFs:
SSLC 2026 Timetable
2nd PUC 2026 Timetable

Feel free to drop your stream and target score in the comments — let’s cheer each other on! 🚀