How can I apply for Karnataka 2nd PUC exams?

Regular students can apply through respective schools whereas private students can fill Karnataka 2nd PUC application form online through the official website.

What if I fail in Karnataka 2nd PUC exam?

Students need not worry if they fail in Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026. They can appear for 2nd PUC exam 2 which will be held in May/June 2026. The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2 result 2026 will be out in July 2026 tentatively.

What are the subjects of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Board exam?

Karnataka PUC includes Science, Arts and Commerce stream. The subjects, which are divided across streams such as Science, Commerce and Arts include English Secondary Language, Biology Business Studies, Chemistry Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Geography, Geology, Hindustani Music, History, Home Science, Karnataka Music, Logic, Physics Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics etc. Students have to choose two language subjects and four other subjects. Science stream students can opt PCMB, PCMC, PCME, etc. Commerce students can opt ABEM (Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics), ABEC (Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science), ABSC (Accounts, Business Studies, Statistics Computer Science), etc.

When will the Karnataka 2nd PUC marksheet be released?

The Karnataka 2nd PUC official mark sheet issued by the KSEAB Board will be given by the school to the students. The date of collecting the Karnataka 2nd PUC mark sheet will be informed to the students.

Where can I download 2nd PUC Kannada blueprint 2026?

The 2nd PUC Kannada blueprint 2026 is released on the official website. Karnataka Board provides a blueprint of all the subjects. Students should be aware of the 2nd PUC new pattern 2026. They can download the 2nd PUC Kannada blueprint 2026 from official website. We have uploaded the 2nd PUC Kannada blueprint 2026 in PDF format.

Will adhering to the Karnataka board exam preparation tips ensure I score well?

Yes, following the pointers above will help you score well in Karnataka 10th/12th exams. Be consistent in your efforts and do not take much stress as it tires the body and mind and comes in the way of smooth learning.

What is the new criteria for the Karnataka 2nd PUC result revaluation?

Karnataka Government introduced new Karnataka 2nd PUC revaluation criteria. Candidates can apply for 2nd PUC Results revaluation, even if it they have scored just one mark in their Pre-University exams, according to the announcement made by state Education Minister BC Nagesh. According to the new amendment, students can apply for revaluation even if their score is below 6 percent. Those who are unsatisfied with the marks obtained in Karnataka 2nd PUC result can apply for re-evaluation of the answer sheets through the official website of the state board after the Karnataka PUC Result declaration. For the same, students have to pay the application fees of INR 1,670 per subject to get answer scripts re-evaluated.

What is the minimum percentage to pass the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam?

To clear Karnataka PUC exam, students have to score at least 35% marks in each subject including theory and practical. Students should score at least 25 marks in theory and 11 marks in practical to clear the PUC exam. They should score 35/100 for Mathematics paper. Students who get 85% and above is considered as distinction.

What is the duration of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Board exam?

The duration of Karnataka 2nd PUC Board exam is three hours. Duration of exam is given on Karnataka 2nd PUC time table. Karnataka 2nd PUC time table is available on official website. We have also provided Karnataka 2nd PUC time table on our time table page. Students can easily download Karnataka 2nd PUC time table for free.

Will there be supplementary exam in for Karnataka 2nd PUC?

Karnataka education board removed the concept of supplementary exams for 2nd PUC (Class 12). Instead, the Karnataka Board introduced ‘three annual examinations’ namely Exam 1, Exam 2 and Exam 3 for 2nd PUC board exams. Under the revised module, students will get opportunity to improve their score by taking the best marks scored in the first, second and third examinations. By renaming the ‘supplementary exams’ as ‘exam 1, 2 or 3’, three opportunities will be given to the students which will improve their overall performance and positive attitude.

Is it mandatory to know the Karnataka PUC syllabus 2026?

Students are advised to go through the Karnataka PUC syllabus 2026. Knowing the Karnataka 12th 2026 syllabus, helps students to understand the topics to be learned. They will get an idea of the marking scheme. It also helps them to know the difficulty level of the PUC exam. It will help students to know the exam pattern. Understanding the syllabus helps students to boost the preparation. So they are advised to go through the Karnataka PUC syllabus 2026 properly and then learn accordingly.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026 (Out): Get Latest Paper Pattern Blueprint & Marking Scheme

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 17:58 IST

By Md Shahzad, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026: Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka released the 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026 on the official website - kseab.karnataka.gov.in. We have uploaded 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 on this page. The board released the subject wise blue print on the official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Students should be aware of the 2nd PUC new pattern 2026. Karnataka Board has provided 2nd PUC blueprint 2026 of all the subjects. The Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026 will help students to know the complexity of the exam.

Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 was held from February 28 to March 17, 2026. Students must go through the 2nd PUC model question paper to familiarise themselves with the marking scheme. Knowing exam pattern will help the students in better preparation of the Karnataka Class 12 examinations. They should also prepare as per the Karnataka 2nd PUC Syllabus 2026.

Table of contents

Karnataka 2nd PUC Blueprint 2026 PDF
2nd PUC Biology Blueprint 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 for Chemistry
2nd PUC Kannada Blueprint 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 for Mathematics
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 for Physics
FAQs on Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026

Karnataka 2nd PUC Blueprint 2026 PDF

Karnataka 2nd PUC Blueprint 2026 PDF is given below. Download subject-wise Karnataka 2nd PUC blueprint:

Subject	Download 2nd PUC Blue Print 2026
English	Download PDF
Hindi	Download PDF
Kannada	Download PDF
Business Studies	Download PDF
Economics	Download PDF
Physics	Download PDF
Chemistry	Download PDF
Mathematics	Download PDF
Political Science	Download PDF
Biology	Download PDF
Computer Science	Download PDF
Electronics	Download PDF
Accountancy	Download PDF

How to Download Karnataka 2nd PUC Blueprint 2026?

Check the steps below to download Karnataka 2nd PUC Blueprint 2026.

Open the official website - pue.karnataka.gov.in/
Click on Students corner
Click on 2nd PUC blue print 2026
A new window will be opened showing the II PUC subject Blue print links
Click on the required subject and download the PDF.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Passing criteria

Students must score at least 24 marks as passing marks in the 2nd PUC board examination, question paper of 80 marks. If a candidate does not appear for any short or mid-year examination and does not submit any projects and assignments, he/she will have to score 35 marks out of 80 to clear the 2nd PUC annual examination.

2nd PUC Biology Blueprint 2026

Karnataka PUC Biology blueprint 2026 is provided below.

Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) published Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 on April 9, 2026. Students can check the 2nd PUC result 2026 at karresults.nic.in. Students can follow the below-mentioned steps to check their 2nd PUC Result 2026 Karnataka:

Visit the official website at https://karresults.nic.in/
Check out the notification regarding PUC results (opens new window)
Click on 2nd PUC result 2026
Fill your registration number
Submit and Download/Print your Kar 2nd PUC Result 2026.

Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 for Chemistry

Students can find the 2nd PUC Chemistry Blue print 2026 below.

2nd PUC Marks Distribution

The Karnataka government released an order stating to consider 20 marks as internal for examination in subjects not having practical exams for first and second PUC from academic year 2023-24. As per the government order, 20 marks have to be recorded by the respective teachers to evaluate the students. 10 points will be given for internal evaluation based on first and second unit test and mid term exam. The best of the two marks from these examinations will be averaged to 10 points. The remaining 10 points valuation will be based on project and assignment marks at college level. Mark distribution is given below.

five marks for projects and writing
three marks for presentation
two marks for viva voce.

The 20 internal marks will apply for core subjects like Maths, business studies, economics, languages and other core subjects. Meanwhile, (70+30) will continue for subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, electronics, computer science, home science, carnatic music and Hindustani music, and national skills qualification framework subjects like IT, automobile, retail, beauty and wellness. This order is applicable to first and second PUC students (regular) appearing for examination from 2023-24 academic year. However, repeaters and those students registered as private candidates will have to answer a 100 marks question paper.

2nd PUC Kannada Blueprint 2026

Check Karnataka PUC Kannada blueprint 2026.

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Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 for Mathematics

Question Paper would be of 5 parts A, B, C, D and E.
All these sections are compulsory. Students should attempt questions from all parts.

Part A: 20 compulsory questions each carrying 1 mark, 5 Fill in the blanks and 5 Very Short Answer questions of 1 mark each.

Part B: 6 questions to be answered out of 11 questions each carrying 2 marks.

Part C: 6 questions to be answered out of 11 questions each carrying 3 marks.

Part D: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions each carrying 5 marks.

Part E: 2 questions to be answered with a choice, (a) and (b) of 6 marks and 4 marks respectively.

The 2nd PUC Mathematics blue print 2026 is given below.

Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern 2026 for Physics

From the Karnataka 2nd PUC Physics Blueprint, it can be seen that about 35% of the total marks are allotted to knowledge, 29% to understanding, 20% to application and 16% to HOTS. Questions are asked from the 14 chapters under the 10 units of the textbook. Given below is the allotment of marks as per the chapters. Type of questions asked includes MCQs, fill in the blanks, short answer questions and long answer questions and numerical problems as mentioned below.

FAQs on Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026

Check FAQs on Karnataka PUC exam pattern.

Q: What is the total marks of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Board?

In Karnataka 2nd PUC Board exam, the total marks is 600. Students can easily clear the second PUC exam with proper preparation and thorough learning. Students have to appear for the theory and practical exam. Theory exam is for a total 70 marks. 30 marks is allotted for practical exam. There is no negative marking in Karnataka PUC exam.

Q: When will the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams 2026 be conducted?

2nd PUC exam-2 2026 was held from April 30 to May 13, 2026. The board conducted Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 2026 from February 28 to March 17, 2026. The final Karnataka 2nd PUC time table 2026 was published in December 2025 on its official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in/. Every year, more than 7 Lacs students appear for the PUC exams at over 1000 exam centres across the state.

Q: When will I get 2nd PUC original certificate?

Students have to collect their Karnataka 2nd PUC original certificate from their schools. They will be notified by the schools after the release of the results. Usually students will receive the Karnataka 2nd PUC mark list within 2 weeks after the results.

Q: Will the Karnataka 2nd PUC Board exams be based on 100% syllabus?

Yes, Karnataka 2nd PUC Board exams 2026 will be based on 100% syllabus. Students can check the Karnataka 2nd PUC syllabus 2026 by clicking on the link provided. Students must finish with their syllabus and know the exam pattern well at least a month prior to the exam. This way they'll be better prepared for the exams.

Q: What is the benefit of understanding Karnataka PUC exam pattern?

The students are advised to know the PUC exam pattern for various benefits. It will help them to get an idea of the marking scheme. It helps them to plan accordingly and study the topics properly. It will also help them to understand the important topics which need more concentration. Students will be able to understand the difficulty level of the exam by knowing the Karnataka 12th exam pattern. Knowing the Karnataka PUC exam pattern helps students to face the exam with more confidence and thus score more marks.