Karnataka SSLC Passing Criteria 2026 Revised: Board Lowers Pass Marks to 30% Per Subject, 33% Overall

Karnataka SSLC Passing Criteria 2026 Revised: Board Lowers Pass Marks to 30% Per Subject, 33% Overall

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Mayank Uniyal
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New Delhi, Updated on Jul 28, 2025 11:36 IST

New Karnataka SSLC exam guideline highlights that students will now be declared pass if they secure a minimum of 33% overall marks, score at least 206 out of 625 total marks, and get 30% marks in each subject. 

Karnataka SSLC Exam guidelines

Karnataka SSLC Passing Criteria Revised: The Karnataka government has decided a ease the Karnataka SSLC passing criteria. As per the notice issued by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), the overall KSEAB class 10th passing percentage has been reduced from 35% to 33%. Also, the minimum subject-wise passing marks in the Karnataka SSLC exam have been reduced from 35% to 30%. Now, students will be declared qualified if they secure 33% marks in internal assessments plus external board exams.

Karnataka SSLC Revised Passing Criteria 2026

The decision to revise SSLC passing criteria aims at reducing the academic pressure on students. As per the Karnataka SSLC passing criteria for 2026, students will be declared qualified if they fulfill all of the following conditions:

  • Secure an average of 33% marks, (internal assessments + external examination)

  • Score a minimum of 206 marks out of the total 625

  • Secure at least 30% marks in each subject

At present, Karnataka SSLC students have to secure at least 35% marks in each subject to pass the exam. Currently, there is no passing provision based on the overall average marks. As per the newly proposed Karnataka SSLC 2026 passing criteria, the previous rule will be changed. 

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

The Karnataka SSLC Results 2026 will be out in April/May 2026. The official website link will be activated after press meet. Students will be able to check the Karnataka Class 10 SSLC 2026 result online at karresults. Nic. In. They have to enter their registration number as well as the date of birth mentioned on the Karnataka SSLC admit card 2026. Students will also be able to check their Karnataka 10th Result 2026 via SMS and Digi Locker. 

The Karnataka SSLC Results 2025 was out on May 2, 2025 at 11:30 am via press meet.

Q:   Where can I check my Karnataka SSLC Result 2026?
A:

Students can check their Karnataka SSLC Class 10 results 2026 at the official website karresults.nic.in. They can also check the Karnataka SSLC result 2026 through SMS. Students will be able to view the Karnataka Class 10 SSLC 2026 result on kseab. Karnataka. Gov. In and karresults. Nic. In. They have to enter their registration number as well as the date of birth mentioned on the Karnataka SSLC admit card. They can also check the Karnataka Class 10 SSLC 2026 result via Digi locker.

Q:   How do you find the percentage of a Karnataka SSLC result?
A:

Many students do not know how to find the percentage of marks obtained in Karnataka SSLC exams. First, divide the marks by the maximum marks. Then Multiply the result by 100.

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