Karnataka SSLC Exam Dates 2026 (Released): Check Final KSEEB Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Date Sheet

Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination 2026 ( Karnataka SSLC )

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Updated on Feb 21, 2026 10:38 IST

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Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Dates 2026: The Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board will conduct Social Science preparatory exam on Feb 28, 2026 at 2 pm instead of 10 am. The board will conduct the Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 from March 18 to April 2, 2026.  The third Karnataka SSLC Preparatory exam 2026 will be held from Feb 23 to 28, 2026. The final SSLC exam time table 2026 Karnataka state board is available on the official website -kseab.karnataka.gov.in. KSEAB announced the final Karnataka SSLC exam dates 2026 online. Karnataka SSLC exam-2 2026 will be held from May 18 to 25, 2026. 

Karnataka SSLC preparatory exam time table 2026 is released on the official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The board conducted the Karnataka SSLC Preparatory exam -2 2026 from Jan 27 to Feb 2, 2026.  We have provided Karnataka SSLC preparatory exam time table 2026 on this page. 

Table of contents
  • Karnataka SSLC Final time table 2026 - Exam Dates
  • Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Date Sheet 2026
  • Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Karnataka SSLC preparatory Exam time table 2026 - Exam 1
  • Karnataka SSLC exam 3 dates 2026
  • Karnataka SSLC Preparation
  • FAQs on Karnataka SSLC Exam Dates 2026
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Karnataka SSLC Final time table 2026 - Exam Dates

The board has also released Karnataka SSLC time table 2026 for Exam 2. We have provided the Final Karnatala SSLC exam 1 Date sheet 2026 PDF on this page. KSEAB released the tentative Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 dates in September, 2025. The tentative SSLC exam time table 2026 Karnataka state board is released online in PDF format. The Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 will be conducted in offline mode. The board will release the Karnataka SSLC Admit Cards 2026 in the online mode in March 2026. SSLC exam time table 2026 Karnataka pdf contains the details such as exam date, timing, subjects, and instructions for exams. 

Check the final schedule for KSEEB class 10th exams given in the table below.

Dates 

Subject

March 18, 2026

First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit

March 23, 2026

Science, Political Science, Hindustani music, Carnatic music 

March 25, 2026

Second Language: English, Kannada

March 28, 2026

Mathematics, Sociology 

March 30, 2026

Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Persian, Arabic, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, NSQF subjects

March 30, 2026

Elements of Electrical Engineering IV, Elements of Mechanical Engineering-2,

Elements of Mechanical Engineering – IV, Engineering Graphics-2, Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV,

Elements of Electronics Engineering, Programming in ANSI 'C', Elements of Computer Science, Economics

April 2, 2026

Social Science

Exam events Date (Tentative)
Release of final exam date sheet  Nov 5, 2025
Issue of admit cards   March 2026*
Model Exam date Jan 5 to 10, 2025. 
Commencement of exam March 18, 2026
Last date of exam April 2, 2026*
Declaration of result  May 2026*
Supplementary exam May 2026*

Students are advised to take a print out of the Karnataka SSLC Time table 2026 for future reference. The Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board released the final Karnataka SSLC Exam Date sheet 2025 on Jan 10, 2025. The Karnataka SSLC exam 1 2025 was held from March 21 to April 4, 2025. Karnataka SSLC preparatory exam 2025 was held from February 25 to March 4, 2025. Karnataka SSLC exam-2 2025 was held from May 26 to June 2, 2025. The Karnataka SSLC Exam 3 was held from July 5 to 12, 2025. 

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Q:   When can I download the Karnataka SSLC Date Sheet 2026?
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Karnataka Board released final Karnataka SSLC Time Table 2026 on its official website in Dec 2025. SSLC exam time table 2026 Karnataka pdf can be downloaded from official website - sslc.karnataka.gov.in. Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 will be held in March 2026 in pen and paper mode. 

Q:   What are the dates of Karnataka SSLC exam 1, exam 2 and exam 3?
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The Karnataka board decided to keep 3 exams instead of supplementary exams. Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam 1 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. The final dates of the Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 are released. Karnataka SSLC Exam-2 2026 will be held from May 18 to 25, 2026. SSLC exam 3 will be held in July 2026.

Q:   Is the Karnataka SSLC Social Science preparatory exam 2026 timing changed?
A: 

Yes, Karnataka SSLC Social Science preparatory exam 2026 timing is changed to 2 pm instead o 10 am. It was held on Feb 28, 2026.

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Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Date Sheet 2026

The final Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Date sheet 2026 is given below. Students are advised to download the final Karnataka 10th Exam 2 time table 2026, once released. 

Dates 

Subject

May 18, 2026

First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit

May 19, 2026

Science, Political Science, Hindustani music, Karnataka music, Karnataka music/hindustani music 

May 20, 2026

Second Language: English, Kannada 

May 21, 2026

Mathematics/*Sociology  

May 22, 2026

Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Persian, Arabic, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, NSQF subjects

May 23, 2026

Social Science

May 25, 2026

Elements of Electrical Engineering IV, Elements of Mechanical Engineering-2,

Elements of Mechanical Engineering – IV, Engineering Graphics-2, Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV,

Elements of Electronics Engineering, Programming in ANSI 'C', Elements of Computer Science, Economics

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Q:   When will the Karnataka Class 10 exams 2026 be conducted?
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Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 18 to April 1, 2026 tentatively. The Karnataka board will release the final Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 time table in January 2026. The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board will release the final Karnataka exam dates 2026 on the official website. Students can also download the Karnataka SSLC exam time table 2026 in PDF format. We have provided the tentative Karnataka SSLC time table 2026 on our Karnataka SSLC time table page.

Q:   Can I appear for Karnataka SSLC exams in English medium?
A: 

Yes, students can appear for Karnataka SSLC exams in English medium by filling their preference in the application form. 

Q:   In what mode is the Karnataka SSLC exam held?
A: 

The Karnataka SSLC exam is held in offline mode. Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. 

Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka SSLC 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
18 Mar ' 26 - 02 Apr ' 26

Conduct of Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026

DatesPast Exam Dates
02 May ' 25

Release of Karnataka SSLC Result 2025

02 Apr ' 25

Conduct of Karnataka SSLC Exam 2025 - Science, Political Science, Hindustani music, Karnataka music, Karnataka music/Hindustani music

01 Apr ' 25

Conduct of Karnataka SSLC Exam 2025 - JTS subjects

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Karnataka SSLC preparatory Exam time table 2026 - Exam 1

Check the Karnataka SSLC model exam dates 2026 below.

Dates 

Subject

Jan 5, 2026

First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit

Jan 6, 2026

Mathematics 

Jan 7, 2026

Second Language: English, Kannada

Jan 8, 2026

Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Persian, Arabic, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Marathi

Jan 9, 2026

Science

Jan 10, 2026

Social Science

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Karnataka SSLC preparatory Exam time table 2026 - Exam 2

Dates 

Subject

Jan 27, 2026

First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit

Jan 28, 2026

Mathematics 

Jan 29, 2026

Second Language: English, Kannada

Jan 30, 2026

Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Persian, Arabic, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Marathi

Jan 31, 2026

Science

Feb 2, 2026

Social Science

Karnataka SSLC preparatory Exam 3 time table 2026 

Dates 

Subject

Feb 23, 2026

First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit

Feb 24, 2026

Mathematics 

Feb 25, 2026

Second Language: English, Kannada

Feb 26, 2026

Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Persian, Arabic, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Marathi

Feb 27, 2026

Science

Feb 28, 2026

Social Science

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be the Karnataka SSLC model exam 2026 held?
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The Karnataka SSLC model exam 2026 was conducted from Jan 5 to 10, 2025. The second Karnataka SSLC Preparatory exam 2026 was conducted  from Jan 27 to Feb 2, 2026. The Karnataka SSLC model exam 2026 (third) was held conducted  Feb 23 to 28, 2026. 

Q:   Who conducts Karnataka SSLC exam?
A: 

The Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board (KSEAB). The Karnataka board will conduct 3 exams for SSLC students, exam 1, exam 2 and exam 3. The board released the dates of SSLC exam 1 and SSLC exam 2. Students can check the Karnataka SSLC dates 2026 on official wesite.

Q:   Can I cheat in Karnataka 10th board exam?
A: 

Karnataka SSLC board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year. 

So, you are advised to go through the Karnataka SSLC syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the Karnataka 10th board exams.

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Karnataka SSLC exam 3 dates 2026

Check the tentative schedule for KSEEB 2026 class 10th SSLC exam 3 in the table below.

Dates 

Subject

July 2026*

First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit

July 2026*

Science, Political Science, Hindustani music, Karnataka music, Karnataka music/hindustani music

July 2026*

Second Language: English, Kannada 

July 2026*

Mathematics/*Sociology 

July 2026*

Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Persian, Arabic, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, NSQF subjects

July 2026*

Social Science

July 2026*

Elements of Electrical Engineering IV, Elements of Mechanical Engineering-2,

Elements of Mechanical Engineering – IV, Engineering Graphics-2, Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV,

Elements of Electronics Engineering, Programming in ANSI 'C', Elements of Computer Science, Economics

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Karnataka SSLC Result 2026

The Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 will be released in May 2026. All the students will be able to check their Karnataka SSLC Result 202i through the official website of the Karnataka Board by using their registration number and date of birth. Karnataka SSLC result 2025 was released on May 2, 2025. Check how to download Karnataka SSLC result 2026.

  • Open the official website - karresults.nic.in/.
  • Click on the link for Karnataka SSLC Result 2026.
  • Enter registration number and date of birth.
  • Click on submit.
  • Download and save your SSLC Result 2026 Karnataka.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the website to download the Karnataka SSLC Time table 2026?
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Students can download final Karnataka SSLC exam time table 2026 from the official website: sslc. Karnataka. Gov. In. KSEEB released the final Karnataka SSLC Time table 2026 on Nov 5, 2025.

Q:   What to do if I fail in Karnataka SSLC exam 2026?
A: 

The Karnataka Board has decided to introduce ‘three annual examinations’ namely Exam 1, Exam 2 and Exam 3 for SSLC exams. Those who fail in exam 1 can appear for exam 2 and exam 3. Applications for Karnataka SSLC supplementary exams are done through schools. Students will have to pay the required fee to apply for the same. The KSEAB will announce the dates of the SSLC supplementary exam soon after the release of the SSLC result 2026. It is expected that supplementary exams will be held in May and June 2026. 

Q:   How to crack Karnataka SSLC Exam in first attempt?
A: 

Students can clear the Karnataka SSLC Exam in the first attempt if they prepare and approach the exam with the right strategy and preparation plan. They should solve and learn previous year question papers to understand the pattern of Karnataka SSLC exam. The candidates can clear the Karnataka SSLC exam in the first attempt if they prepare really well.

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Karnataka SSLC Preparation

The candidates appearing for Karnataka SSLC examination have to sit for a total of 6 subjects. 70 is the minimum marks to pass, out of 125 marks in languages. For other subjects, total marks are 100, out of which minimum passing marks is 30 in each subject. Students can go through Karnataka SSLC preparation 2026 to know more about the tips and tricks they can follow to ace the examinations. They should go through the Karnataka SSLC Syllabus 2026 and also understand the Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern 2026 so that they can score better results. They are advised to practice the Karnataka SSLC model question papers to achieve better results.

Karnataka SSLC exam Instructions

  • Reach the exam hall 1 hour before the Karnataka SSLC exam.
  • Students should never forget to carry their Karnataka SSLC hall ticket to the examination hall.
  • Electronic device such as calculators and mobiles are not allowed in the exam hall.
  • Carry the required stationary items.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for Karnataka SSLC exams 2026 in one month?
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Students are advised to start studying for the Karnataka SSLC exams 2026 as soon as possible. However, to prepare for the exams in a month, you must go through the important points marked by the teachers. It is advised to solve as many previous years' question papers as possible. Try and understand the concept and then you can score well by writing answers in your own words. Clear your doubts with your teachers or friends. 

Q:   Is Karnataka Class 10th Board exam checking strict?
A: 

Usually Karnataka SSLC exam evaluation is not too strict. The pass percentage of Karnataka SSLC exam 2025 was 62.34%. Students need not worry about strict evaluation for Karnataka 10th exam 2026. With proper preparation, they can easily clear the Karnataka 10th exam 2026.

Q:   What is the total score in Karnataka SSLC Exam?
A: 

Total marks in Karnataka SSLC exam is 625. The first language paper has 100 marks for written exam, while the rest of the subjects have 80 marks written exam and 20 marks internals.

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FAQs on Karnataka SSLC Exam Dates 2026

Check FAQs on Karnataka SSLC Dates 2026 below.

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Q:   Which courses can I pursue after class 10th?
A: 

Students can join for Plus two course after the 10th grade. Those who do not wish to go for 12th can join for Diploma engineering courses, ITI, poly technic courses, Diploma in hotel management, Diploma in fashion technology, Diploma in pharmacy etc. Even though there are so many Diploma courses, students are advised to complete 12th grade and then join degree course for better career growth. 

Q:   Will there be supplementary exam in 2026 for Karnataka SSLC?
A: 

Karnataka education board removed the concept of supplementary exams for SSLC (Class 10). Instead, the Karnataka Board has introduced ‘three annual examinations’ namely Exam 1, Exam 2 and Exam 3 for SSLC board exams. Under the revised module, students will get opportunity to improve their score by taking the best score out of the 3 exams.

Q:   When will be the Karnataka SSLC model exam 2026 held?
A: 

The Karnataka SSLC model exam 2026 was conducted from Jan 5 to 10, 2025. The second Karnataka SSLC Preparatory exam 2026 was conducted  from Jan 27 to Feb 2, 2026. The Karnataka SSLC model exam 2026 (third) was held conducted  Feb 23 to 28, 2026. 

Q:   What is the duration of the Karnataka 10th exam?
A: 

The Karnataka 10th exam is held for a duration of three hours without any break. 15 minutes extra time will be given for reading the question paper for all subjects. For first language and optional subjects, 3 hours is allotted for writing the exam and 15 minutes for question paper reading. The timing of the first language and core subjects is 10.30 am to 1.45 pm. Second language and third language timing is 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. 

Q:   When will the Karnataka SSLC Exam Dates 2026 be released?
A: 

The final Karnataka SSLC exam dates 2026 was released by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board in November 2026. The Karnataka board released the final exam dates on the official website - kseab. Karnataka. Gov. In/. Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. The timing of the SSLC exam is 10.30 AM to 1.45 PM. Students can check the Karnataka SSLC time table by visiting our Karnataka SSLC time table page.

Q:   What is the Karnataka SSLC Date 2026?
A: 

Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. Karnataka SSLC Exam-2 2026 will be held from May 18 to 25, 2026. Karnataka SSLC exam 3  2026 will be held in June 2026.

Q:   What are the books for Karnataka SSLC exam?
A: 

Karnataka board provides the SSLC books designed by the KSEAB board to the students through schools. Students are advised to learn only from the books provided by the Karnataka board. The questions asked for the Karnataka SSLC exam will be completely based on the books provided by the KSEAB board.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of Karnataka SSLC exam?
A: 

Karnataka SSLC exam is not a difficult exam. Usually the difficulty level is easy to moderate. More than 8 Lacs students appear for the Karnataka SSLC exam.

Q:   How many marks do I need to score to be able to crack the Karnataka SSLC Exam?
A: 

Students should secure an aggregate of 33% marks in both internal assessment and external examination, and secure at least 206 marks out of a total of 625 marks, and secure at least 30% marks in the respective subjec. Then they will be declared passed. 

Q:   Will I get a notification when Karnataka SSLC result is released?
A: 

Karnataka SSLC board does not sent any individual notification regarding the declaration of the Karnataka 10th result. Students need to keep a track of the same online. Once announced, the Karnataka SSLC results can be checked by logging with the required credentials.

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Answered a week ago

More than 80% is considered as a good score in the Karnataka SSLC exam. Those who score above 90% will easily get admission in reputed colleges for 2nd PUC course. 

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Answered a week ago

Students must collect their original Karnataka Class 10 SSLC mark sheet and certificate from gthe schools. They should verify the details. Then they can start applying for 2nd PUC admission.

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Karnataka board will conduct 3 board exams in a year. SSLC exam 1 is mandatory for all students. Those who fail in SSLC exam 1 can apply for exam 2. Those who did not clear SSLC exam 2 can appear for the exam 3. 

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Karnataka SSLC board does not sent any individual notification regarding the declaration of the Karnataka 10th result. Students need to keep a track of the same online. Once announced, the Karnataka SSLC results can be checked by logging with the required credentials.

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Salviya Antony

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Answered a week ago

Students should secure an aggregate of 33% marks in both internal assessment and external examination, and secure at least 206 marks out of a total of 625 marks, and secure at least 30% marks in the respective subjec. Then they will be declared passed. 

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Karnataka SSLC exam is not a difficult exam. Usually the difficulty level is easy to moderate. More than 8 Lacs students appear for the Karnataka SSLC exam.

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Karnataka board provides the SSLC books designed by the KSEAB board to the students through schools. Students are advised to learn only from the books provided by the Karnataka board. The questions asked for the Karnataka SSLC exam will be completely based on the books provided by the KSEAB board.

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. Karnataka SSLC Exam-2 2026 will be held from May 18 to 25, 2026. Karnataka SSLC exam 3  2026 will be held in June 2026.

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board (KSEAB). The Karnataka board will conduct 3 exams for SSLC students, exam 1, exam 2 and exam 3. The board released the dates of SSLC exam 1 and SSLC exam 2. Students can check the Karnataka SSLC date

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Salviya Antony

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Answered a week ago

The Karnataka SSLC exam is held in offline mode. Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. 

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