The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the provisional timetable for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Second Pre-University Course (2nd PUC) examinations for the academic session 2025-26. The exam schedules have been uploaded on the board’s official portal, kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
Students or their parents who wish to raise objections to the tentative timetable can do so from September 20 to October 9, 2025. The board will issue the final timetable after reviewing and considering valid objections received within the deadline.
Karnataka SSLC Time Table 2026
The Class 10 board exams will be held from March 18 to April 1, 2026. The exams will begin with first language papers and conclude with Junior Technical School subjects.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Time Table 2026
The Class 12 board exams will begin earlier, starting on February 28 and ending on March 17, 2026.
The remaining subject exams, including Chemistry, Economics, Biology, and vocational papers, will be conducted in subsequent slots up to March 17, 2026.
Key Details for Students and Parents
- Objection Window: September 20 – October 9, 2025
- Mode of Submission: Email or hard copy to the KSEAB office
- Revised Timetable: To be published after reviewing objections
- Website for Updates: kseab.karnataka.gov.in
KSEAB has clarified that objections received after the cut-off date will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Changes in SSLC Passing Criteria Under Consideration
Alongside the release of the timetable, the Karnataka government has also proposed a relaxation in SSLC passing norms. The draft notification suggests:
- Minimum marks per subject reduced from 35% to 30%.
- Overall passing requirement set at 33% average (internal + external assessments).
- Students must score at least 206 out of 625 total marks to be declared passed.
Currently, SSLC students must score a minimum of 35% in each subject, irrespective of aggregate performance. The proposed reform is expected to provide more flexibility to students who struggle in one subject but perform well in others.
