Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Biology, Computer Science Exams Held Today

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducted the 2nd PUC 2026 Biology, Computer Science and Hindi examinations on 11 March 2026 across the state. The exams were held in the morning shift from 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM, giving candidates three hours and fifteen minutes to complete the paper. Students from science streams, including PCMB and PCB combinations, appeared for the Biology paper, while Computer Science was attempted by candidates from science and technical streams in pre-university colleges.

Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The Karnataka Class 12 board examination follows a structured evaluation pattern. Each subject paper is assessed for 100 marks, combining theory and internal assessment components. The marking structure generally includes the following components:

• Theory examination: 80 marks
• Internal assessment and practical: 20 marks

Students must secure the required qualifying marks in each subject to clear the examination. The board mandates a minimum of 35% marks for passing the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam.

Biology and Computer Science Question Paper Analysis

Initial feedback from exam centres indicates that the papers were designed according to the prescribed syllabus and blueprint. Most questions were reportedly derived from standard topics covered in the curriculum. Experts noted that the exam structure continued to follow the established format used in previous years. The question paper typically includes multiple sections that assess objective knowledge, short answers and descriptive responses to evaluate conceptual understanding. Teachers also highlighted that practicing model papers and previous years’ questions can help students familiarise themselves with the format and expected difficulty level of the examination.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 Schedule and Participation

The Karnataka 2nd PUC examinations 2026 began on 28 February 2026 and will continue until 17 March 2026 under the supervision of KSEAB. More than 7 lakh students from thousands of pre-university colleges have registered for the examination across science, commerce and arts streams.