Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Declared, 86% Students Pass

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.