The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducting the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 from February 28 till March 17, 2026. Read live updates on Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exams 2026 Live updates: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is conducting the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 from February 28 till March 17, 2026. The board released 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026 in Feb 2026. Students should carry 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026 on all exam days. 2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka began with Kannada and Arabic, on Feb 28, 2026. Students who appeared for the Kannada exam shared that the exam was easy, while some of them said that the paper was moderate.
2nd PUC result 2026 will be released in April 2026. We have uploaded the 2nd PUC exam date 2026 below.
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Time Table 2026
Check final Karnataka 2nd PUC Time Table 2026 for exam 1 in the table below:
| Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Dates 2026 | Subjects |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | Kannada Arabic |
| March 2, 2026 | Geography Statistics Pshycology |
| March 3, 2026 | English |
| March 4, 2026 | Tamil Telugu Malayalam Marathi Urdu Sanskrit French |
| March 5, 2026 | History |
| March 6, 2026 | Physics |
| March 7, 2026 | Optional Kannada Business Studies |
| March 9, 2026 | Chemistry, Education, Basic Maths |
| March 10, 2026 | Economics |
| March 11, 2026 | Logic, Biology, Electronics, Home Science |
| March 12, 2026 | Hindi |
| March 13, 2026 | Political Science |
| March 14, 2026 | Accountancy, Mathematics |
| March 16, 2026 | Sociology, Biology, Computer Science |
| March 17, 2026 | Hindustani Music Information Technology Retail Automobile Health Care Beauty and Wellness |
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Guidelines
Students are advised to follow the instructions given here.
- Do not forget 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026.
- Do not skip breakfast.
- Try to reach the exam hall one hour before the board exam.
- Carry the necessary stationary items.
- Do not scribble on PUC hall ticket.
- Do not carry prohibited items.
- Follow all the instructions given by the invigilator.
- Read the 2nd PUC question paper 2026 carefully.
- Recheck the answers, once you finish writing the exam.
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Live updates on Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026
- 10:52 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Prohibited Items for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026
Items like Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators are strictly prohibited. Students should not carry notebooks, loose sheets, or printed materials inside the exam hall.
- 9:31 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Sample papers
The KSEAB released Karnataka 2nd PUC sample question papers 2026 on the official website.
- 8:42 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Is the question paper leaked for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026?
KSEAB president Prakash Nittali clarified that Karnataka 2nd PUC question paper 2026 circulating online is fake. The board has also urged students not to believe misleading information shared on social media platforms.
- 7:27 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
When will be 2nd PUC exam-2 2026 held?
2nd PUC Exam 2 2026 will be held from April 25 to May 9, 2026.
- 6:42 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Preparation Tips
Students are advised to revise daily. They must solve and learn the Karnataka 2nd PUC model question papers and old 2nd PUC question papers. They should solve as many question papers as they can.
- 6:01 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
What if I Fail in 2nd PUC exam 2026?
Students need not worry if they fail in 2nd PUC exam 2026. They can appear for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam-2 2026 in April 2026.
- 5:16 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam date 2026: Exam timing
2nd PUC exam 2026 will be held from 10 am to 1 pm.
- 4:44 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
What if I forget the 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026?
Students will not be allowed inside the exam hall without the Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026. So, it is a mandatory document to appear for the exam.
- 4:20 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka Class 12th Exam Day Instructions 2026: Things to Remember
- Do not forget to carry your 2nd PUC Hall ticket on all exam days.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
- Carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed.
- Students without the admit card will not be allowed to write their Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams.
- 3:01 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Geography Paper Analysis 2026
Students described the Geography paper as easy to moderately balanced. Map-based questions and case study-based questions were included in the paper.
- 2:37 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026: Psychology Paper Analysis
Psychology paper can be termed as easy to moderate.
- 2:23 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Statistics Paper Analysis 2026
The Statistics exam was rated moderate to difficult by students. The calculation part took the majority of the time.
- 2:12 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
When was 2nd PUC practical exam 2026 held?
2nd PUC practical exam 2026 was held from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2026.
- 1:31 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka: Today's exam concluded
Karnataka 2nd PUC Geography, Statistics, and Pshycology exam 2026 concluded today.
- 1:04 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: When was hall ticket released?
Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026 was released in Feb 2026.
- 12:39 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exam 2026: Last Minute Tips
- Do not get tensed.
- Stay calm and sleep properly.
- Do not try to learn any hard topic just before the 2nd PUC exam.
- Do not panic when you get a difficult question.
- Answer the easy questions first.
- Do not waste time on questions which you do not know.
- 12:03 PM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Is it difficult to crack 2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka?
Karnataka 2nd PUC board exam 2026 is not a tough exam as compared to CBSE board, ISC etc. Students can easily crack Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 with proper preparation.
- 11:34 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Who conducts the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam?
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is responsible for conducting the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam.
- 11:06 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
When will be Karnataka 2nd PUC English Exam 2026 held?
Karnataka 2nd PUC English Exam 2026 will be held on March 3, 2026.
- 10:32 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: When and where?
Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 will be announced by first week of April 2026. The board will publish the 2nd PUC result 2026 Karnataka on karresults.nic.in.
- 10:05 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam dates 2026: Will toppers list be out?
Karnataka board announces topper list along with the 2nd PUC result 2026.
- 9:28 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Will Karnataka board release 2nd PUC answer key 2026?
The Department of Pre-University Education will release the 2nd PUC answer key 2026 for exam 1.
- 8:46 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
What is the total marks of Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026?
The total marks for 2nd PUC exam is 600. Theory exam is for a total 70 marks. 30 marks is allotted for practical exam.
- 8:11 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka: What if I Fail in 2nd PUC exam 2 2026?
Students need not worry if they fail in 2nd PUC exam-2 2026. They can appear for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam-3 2026 in June 2026.
- 7:25 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
How many times in a year is Karnataka 2nd PUC exams held?
The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam is held 3 times in a year. The Board has introduced ‘three annual examinations’ namely Exam 1, Exam 2 and Exam 3 for PU board exams.
- 6:12 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
2nd PUC Kannada Question Paper Analysis 2026
Students who appeared for the exam shared that the exam was easy. While some of them said that the paper was moderate. As per some students, even though the Kannada paper was lengthy, difficulty level was easy to moderate. There were some twisted questions in the Kannada paper.
- 5:09 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 Highlights
Features Details Full Exam Name Karnataka 2nd PUC exam Conducting Body Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Frequency of Conduct Annually Exam Level Matriculate Mode of Exam Offline Exam Duration 3 Hours Official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in - 2:29 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Prohibited Items for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026
Items like Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators are strictly prohibited. Students should not carry notebooks, loose sheets, or printed materials inside the exam hall.
- 12:12 AM IST• 2 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Which is today's Exam?
Geography, Statistics, Pshycology will be held today, March 2, 2026.
- 11:19 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Sample papers
The KSEAB released Karnataka 2nd PUC sample question papers 2026 on the official website.
- 10:22 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Is the question paper leaked for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026?
KSEAB president Prakash Nittali clarified that Karnataka 2nd PUC question paper 2026 circulating online is fake. The board has also urged students not to believe misleading information shared on social media platforms.
- 9:31 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
When will be 2nd PUC exam-2 2026 held?
2nd PUC Exam 2 2026 will be held from April 25 to May 9, 2026.
- 8:17 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Preparation Tips
Students are advised to revise daily. They must solve and learn the Karnataka 2nd PUC model question papers and old 2nd PUC question papers. They should solve as many question papers as they can.
- 7:34 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
What if I Fail in 2nd PUC exam 2026?
Students need not worry if they fail in 2nd PUC exam 2026. They can appear for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam-2 2026 in April 2026.
- 6:49 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam date 2026: Exam timing
2nd PUC exam 2026 will be held from 10 am to 1 pm.
- 5:56 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
What if I forget the 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026?
Students will not be allowed inside the exam hall without the Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026. So, it is a mandatory document to appear for the exam.
- 5:04 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka Class 12th Exam Day Instructions 2026: Things to Remember
- Do not forget to carry your 2nd PUC Hall ticket on all exam days.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
- Carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed.
- Students without the admit card will not be allowed to write their Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams.
- 4:12 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
When was 2nd PUC practical exam 2026 held?
2nd PUC practical exam 2026 was held from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2026.
- 3:19 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: When was hall ticket released?
Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026 was released in Feb 2026.
- 2:22 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exam 2026: Last Minute Tips
- Do not get tensed.
- Stay calm and sleep properly.
- Do not try to learn any hard topic just before the 2nd PUC exam.
- Do not panic when you get a difficult question.
- Answer the easy questions first.
- Do not waste time on questions which you do not know.
- 1:03 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Is it difficult to crack 2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka?
Karnataka 2nd PUC board exam 2026 is not a tough exam as compared to CBSE board, ISC etc. Students can easily crack Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 with proper preparation.
- 12:12 PM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Who conducts the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam?
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is responsible for conducting the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam.
- 11:01 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
When will be Karnataka 2nd PUC English Exam 2026 held?
Karnataka 2nd PUC English Exam 2026 will be held on March 3, 2026.
- 10:02 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: When and where?
Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 will be announced by first week of April 2026. The board will publish the 2nd PUC result 2026 Karnataka on karresults.nic.in.
- 9:06 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam dates 2026: Will toppers list be out?
Karnataka board announces topper list along with the 2nd PUC result 2026.
- 8:02 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
2nd PUC exam 2026: Which is tomorrow's exam?
Geography, Statistics, and Pshycology will be held tomorrow, March 2, 2026.
- 6:24 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
Will Karnataka board release 2nd PUC answer key 2026?
The Department of Pre-University Education will release the 2nd PUC answer key 2026 for exam 1.
- 4:37 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
What is the total marks of Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026?
The total marks for 2nd PUC exam is 600. Theory exam is for a total 70 marks. 30 marks is allotted for practical exam.
- 2:48 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka: What if I Fail in 2nd PUC exam 2 2026?
Students need not worry if they fail in 2nd PUC exam-2 2026. They can appear for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam-3 2026 in June 2026.
- 12:51 AM IST• 1 Mar 2026
How many times in a year is Karnataka 2nd PUC exams held?
The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam is held 3 times in a year. The Board has introduced ‘three annual examinations’ namely Exam 1, Exam 2 and Exam 3 for PU board exams.
- 11:21 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
2nd PUC Kannada Question Paper Analysis 2026
Students who appeared for the exam shared that the exam was easy. While some of them said that the paper was moderate. As per some students, even though the Kannada paper was lengthy, difficulty level was easy to moderate. There were some twisted questions in the Kannada paper.
- 10:24 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 Highlights
Features Details Full Exam Name Karnataka 2nd PUC exam Conducting Body Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Frequency of Conduct Annually Exam Level Matriculate Mode of Exam Offline Exam Duration 3 Hours Official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in - 8:28 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Prohibited Items for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026
Items like Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators are strictly prohibited. Students should not carry notebooks, loose sheets, or printed materials inside the exam hall.
- 7:31 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Sample papers
The KSEAB released Karnataka 2nd PUC sample question papers 2026 on the official website.
- 6:46 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Is the question paper leaked for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026?
KSEAB president Prakash Nittali clarified that Karnataka 2nd PUC question paper 2026 circulating online is fake. The board has also urged students not to believe misleading information shared on social media platforms.
- 6:12 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
When will be 2nd PUC exam-2 2026 held?
2nd PUC Exam 2 2026 will be held from April 25 to May 9, 2026.
- 5:41 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Preparation Tips
Students are advised to revise daily. They must solve and learn the Karnataka 2nd PUC model question papers and old 2nd PUC question papers. They should solve as many question papers as they can.
- 5:13 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
What if I Fail in 2nd PUC exam 2026?
Students need not worry if they fail in 2nd PUC exam 2026. They can appear for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam-2 2026 in April 2026.
- 4:40 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam date 2026: Exam timing
2nd PUC exam 2026 will be held from 10 am to 1 pm.
- 4:14 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
What if I forget the 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026?
Students will not be allowed inside the exam hall without the Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026. So, it is a mandatory document to appear for the exam.
- 3:43 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka Class 12th Exam Day Instructions 2026: Things to Remember
- Do not forget to carry your 2nd PUC Hall ticket on all exam days.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
- Carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed.
- Students without the admit card will not be allowed to write their Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams.
- 3:12 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
When was 2nd PUC practical exam 2026 held?
2nd PUC practical exam 2026 was held from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2026.
- 2:41 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
2nd PUC Exam 2026: Free bus travel for students
Government has announced free bus travel for students appearing SSLC and 2nd PUC exam. They can show hall ticket and avail the facility.
- 2:17 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: When was hall ticket released?
Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026 was released in Feb 2026.
- 2:02 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exam 2026: Last Minute Tips
- Do not get tensed.
- Stay calm and sleep properly.
- Do not try to learn any hard topic just before the 2nd PUC exam.
- Do not panic when you get a difficult question.
- Answer the easy questions first.
- Do not waste time on questions which you do not know.
- 1:39 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Which is the next exam for 2nd PUC?
Geography, Statistics, and Pshycology will be held on March 2, 2026.
- 1:14 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exam 2026: Kannada Exam Analysis
Karnataka 2nd PUC Kannada Exam Analysis 2026 will be soon provided.
- 1:00 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Kannada Exam concluded
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 Kannada concluded now at 1 pm.
- 12:29 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Is it difficult to crack 2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka?
Karnataka 2nd PUC board exam 2026 is not a tough exam as compared to CBSE board, ISC etc. Students can easily crack Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 with proper preparation.
- 12:00 PM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC board exam 2026: Just 1 hour left for the exam to end
Only one hour left for the 2nd PUC Kannada exam 2026 to end.
- 11:27 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026: 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.
- 10:54 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
2nd PUC Dates 2026: No of students appearing
For Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026, a total of 7,10,363 candidates from 5,174 PU colleges have enrolled this year. Of these, 2,92,645 students are from Science stream, 2,11,174 from Commerce and 1,42,982 from Arts.
- 10:27 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
KSEAB Officials to Monitor Social Media Platforms
As per media updates, School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Tuesday held a high-level review meeting. He directed to take preventive measures to prevent spread of fake or leaked Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 question papers news. Addressing media, he said officials would closely monitor platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- 10:00 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
2nd PUC Kannada Exam 2026 Begins
Karnataka 2nd PUC Kannada Exam 2026 Begins now at 10 am.
- 9:41 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka Class 12th Exam Day Instructions 2026: Things to Remember
- Do not forget to carry your 2nd PUC Hall ticket on all exam days.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
- Carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed.
- Students without the admit card will not be allowed to write their Karnataka 2nd PUC board exams.
- 9:19 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka PUC board exam 2026: When was practical exam held?
2nd PUC practical exam 2026 was held from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2026.
- 9:00 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026: Just one hour left for exam
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 will begin at 10 am today.
- 8:16 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
When was 2nd PUC practical exam 2026 held?
2nd PUC practical exam 2026 was held from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2026.
- 7:42 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: When was hall ticket released?
Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026 was released in Feb 2026.
- 6:51 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exam 2026: Last Minute Tips
- Do not get tensed.
- Stay calm and sleep properly.
- Do not try to learn any hard topic just before the 2nd PUC exam.
- Do not panic when you get a difficult question.
- Answer the easy questions first.
- Do not waste time on questions which you do not know.
- 5:44 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Is it difficult to crack 2nd PUC exam 2026 Karnataka?
Karnataka 2nd PUC board exam 2026 is not a tough exam as compared to CBSE board, ISC etc. Students can easily crack Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 with proper preparation.
- 4:03 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Who conducts the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam?
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is responsible for conducting the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam.
- 1:59 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
When will be Karnataka 2nd PUC English Exam 2026 held?
Karnataka 2nd PUC English Exam 2026 will be held on March 3, 2026.
- 12:02 AM IST• 28 Feb 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 from Today!
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 begins today, Feb 28, 2026 at 10 am.
Commonly asked questions
KSEAB president Prakash Nittali clarified that Karnataka 2nd PUC question paper 2026 circulating online is fake. The board has also urged students not to believe misleading information shared on social media platforms.
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 will begin with Kannada and Arabic on Feb 28, 2026.
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