Karnataka SSLC Kannada Exam 2026 will be held on March 18 from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Appearing students can check what to revise in the last 24 hours, important topics, exam timing, and key exam guidelines that students must follow here.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board will begin the Karnataka SSLC Board Exam 2026 from March 18, 2026. The first paper will be of Kannada language. The board will conduct the exam from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. With just one day left for the exam, students appearing for the Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 Kannada on March 18, students must be in their final phase of preparation. At this stage, focusing on important topics and smart revision is important rather than directionless studies. For the ease of students, the complete information on important topics, what to study in last 24 hours, exam timing and exam day guidelines are provided here.
SSLC Kannada Exam 2026: Date & Timing
As per the official schedule, the Karnataka SSLC Kannada exam 2026 will be conducted in a single shift. The exam timing for the Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 is from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. A reading time of 15 minutes will be provided Students should reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes early to avoid a last-minute rush. However, it is suggested that they must arrive at 9:45 for smooth entry and security checking.
Most Important Topics to Revise for Karnataka SSLC Kannada Exam 2026
Students should prioritize high-weightage topics from the SSLC Kannada syllabus 2026, which include:
- Prose and poetry chapters
- Comprehension passages
- Grammar (Sandhi, Samasa, sentence structure)
- Essay and letter writing formats
What to Revise in Last 24 Hours?
The following topics are repeated every year in Karnataka Kannada SSLC exam 2026:
| Category |
Important Topics |
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| Grammar |
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| Prose |
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| Poetry |
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| Writing Skills |
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| Non-Detail |
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Commonly asked questions
Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 was held from March 18 to April 1, 2026. The Karnataka board released the final Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 time table in January 2026. Students can also download the Karnataka SSLC exam time table 2026 in PDF format. We have provided the Karnataka SSLC time table 2026 on our Karnataka SSLC time table page.
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.
Karnataka SSLC Exam-2 2026 will be held from May 18 to 25, 2026. The Karnataka board decided to keep 3 exams instead of supplementary exams. Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam 1 was held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. The final dates of the Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 are released. SSLC exam 3 will be held in July 2026.
Students must carry Karnataka SSLC hall ticket 2026 to the exam centre. Any electronic devices such as mobile phones and smartwatches are not allowed. Students must follow all instructions given by the invigilators carefully. Students must reach the exam centre on time.
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