The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the Karnataka SSLC Preparatory Exam Time Table 2026. As per the notification, the preparatory examinations will be conducted in 3 phases before the final Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026. Students can access the schedule through the official board website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The first preparatory exam will be held from January 5 to January 10, 2026, while the second phase is scheduled between January 27 and February 2, 2026. The third preparatory exam will take place from February 23 to February 28, 2026. All examinations will be conducted in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Karnataka SSLC Preparatory Exam 2026 Phase 1 Schedule
Before reviewing the subject-wise dates, students should note that the preparatory exams are designed to help candidates assess readiness for the final SSLC board examinations. Performance in these exams helps schools identify areas that need improvement before the main examination.
Karnataka SSLC Preparatory Exam 2026 Phase 2 Dates
The second preparatory examination follows the same subject sequence, allowing students another opportunity to strengthen weak areas identified during the first test cycle.
Karnataka SSLC Preparatory Exam 2026 Phase 3 Time Table
The final preparatory exam acts as the last academic assessment before the SSLC board examinations. Students are advised to attempt these papers seriously and analyze mistakes carefully.
Karnataka SSLC Board Exam 2026 Dates
KSEAB has confirmed that the Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026 will be conducted from March 18 to April 2, 2026. Schools are expected to guide students using the preparatory exam results to improve final performance. Students are advised to regularly check official updates and follow the time table strictly to avoid missing any examination.

