Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 has been declared with a record pass percentage of 86%. The results mark the highest performance recorded so far, reflecting improved academic outcomes across streams.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Highlights and Pass Percentage
The Karnataka Pre-University Board announced the results for the second PUC examinations conducted in March 2026. A total of 6,32,200 students appeared, out of which 5,46,698 students passed, resulting in an overall 86% pass rate. The results show a significant improvement of 13.03% compared to last year, making it a historic achievement for the state.
Stream-wise Performance in Karnataka PUC Result 2026
The performance across different streams highlights strong academic outcomes, especially in Science. The stream-wise pass percentage is given below:
- Science: 91.69%
- Commerce: 88%
- Arts: 72.8%
Science students recorded the highest success rate, continuing the trend of strong performance in this stream.
District-wise Performance in Karnataka PUC Exam 2026
Several districts have maintained high success rates, with coastal regions leading again this year. The top-performing districts are listed below:
- Udupi: 96.39%
- Dakshina Kannada: 96.35%
- Kodagu: 92.34%
- Vijayapura: 92%
- Uttara Kannada: 91.7%
On the other hand, Yadgir recorded the lowest pass percentage at 71.2%, despite improvements in northern districts.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Toppers 2026 Across Streams
The toppers have achieved exceptional scores across all streams, reflecting academic excellence. The key toppers are:
- Science Topper: Princilla Cardoza – 599 marks
- Arts Topper: Archan DM – 598 marks
- Commerce Toppers: Adithi A Bapu and Dishan Dinesh Kotian – 100%
Notably, the Arts topper’s institution secured the top rank for the fourth consecutive year.
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Gender and Rural-Urban Performance Trends
The result analysis indicates notable trends in gender and regional performance. The key observations include:
- Girls outperformed boys, with over 3.31 lakh girls passing
- Around 2.32 lakh boys cleared the exam
- Rural students performed better with 87.62% pass rate
- Urban students recorded 85.9% pass percentage
This marks a shift where rural academic performance has surpassed urban outcomes.
Increase in Distinction and First-Class Results
There has been a substantial rise in high-scoring students this year. The data highlights:
- Over 1.7 lakh students scored distinction (85% and above)
- The number was around 1 lakh in 2025
- Government colleges saw distinction students increase from 7,214 to 15,178
This improvement has been attributed to enhanced teaching standards in government institutions.
