KSEAB Releases Provisional SSLC, 2nd PUC 2026 Timetable; Objections

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the provisional timetable for the SSLC and II PUC examinations for 2026. The schedules have been uploaded on the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in. According to the announcement, students, parents, and the public can submit objections to the provisional timetable between September 20 and October 9, 2025. Objections can be emailed to chairpersonkscab@gmail.com and must also be sent in hard copy to the KSEAB office in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. The board clarified that objections received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam Dates

As per the timetable, Class 10 board exams will be conducted from March 18 to April 1, 2026.

Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Exam Dates

The Class 12 (PUC II) exams will begin earlier, starting from February 28 to March 17, 2026.

Key Points on Objections

• Objection window: September 20 – October 9, 2025
• Mode of submission: Email + hard copy
• Email ID: chairpersonkscab@gmail.com
• Hard copy address: Chairperson, Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, 6th Cross, Malleswaram, Bengaluru–560003
• Late submissions will not be considered

Proposal to Relax SSLC Passing Criteria

Alongside the timetable release, the Karnataka government has proposed changes in SSLC passing norms.

Current System:

• Minimum 35% marks in each subject are mandatory.
• No overall average is considered for passing.

Proposed System (from AY 2026 onwards):

• Subject-wise pass mark: 30%.
• Overall requirement: 33% average combining internal and external assessments.
• Minimum marks required: 206 out of 625 total marks.

This move is aimed at addressing the sharp decline in SSLC pass percentages.

SSLC Pass Percentage Trends

The overall pass rate has witnessed fluctuations over the past few years:

• 2022–23: 83%
• 2023–24 (Exam 1): 54% (due to the introduction of the web-casting system)
• Later revised to 74% with grace marks

The proposed change in evaluation is expected to provide flexibility for students struggling in one or two subjects, allowing them to balance scores across the board.