Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exams Begin for Over 9 Lakh Students, Free Travel Announced as the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has started the Class 10 board exams from 18 March 2026. A total of 9,02,889 students have registered for the examination this year. Among them, 8,12,855 are freshers, 62,845 repeaters, and 27,189 private candidates.
Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam Dates and Subject Schedule
The board has scheduled exams across multiple dates covering all major subjects. Students must follow the timetable carefully. Key exam dates include:
- 18 March 2026: First Language
- 23 March 2026: Science
- 25 March 2026: Second Language
- 28 March 2026: Mathematics
- 30 March 2026: Third Language
- 2 April 2026: Social Science (Last Exam)
Karnataka SSLC Hall Ticket 2026 Mandatory for Entry
Students must carry their SSLC hall ticket 2026 to the exam centre. Entry will not be allowed without it. The hall ticket includes:
- Reporting time
- Exam centre details
- Student information
Students are advised to reach the centre as per the mentioned reporting time to avoid issues.
Karnataka SSLC 2026 Passing Marks Revised
The Karnataka government has revised the passing criteria for Class 10 students. Updated rules include:
- Minimum 33% aggregate marks required to pass
- At least 206 marks out of 625 total
- Minimum 30% marks in each subject
- Internal and external marks will be combined for final result
Earlier, students needed 35% marks, which has now been reduced to ease academic pressure.
Free Travel Facility for SSLC Students 2026
The government has arranged free transport for students appearing in the exams. Facilities include:
- Free travel in KSRTC and BMTC buses
- Valid hall ticket required for travel
- Additional arrangements in coastal and Malnad regions through private buses
This initiative aims to ensure smooth and stress-free travel for students during exams.
Karnataka PUC 2 Exams 2026 Update
Meanwhile, the Karnataka PUC 2 exams 2026, which started on 28 February, will conclude on 17 March 2026. A total of 7,10,363 students from 5,174 colleges appeared, including:
- 2,92,645 (Science)
- 2,11,174 (Commerce)
- 1,42,982 (Arts)
Students are advised to follow official guidelines and carry required documents for all remaining SSLC exams.
