The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the final timetable for the Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC Exam 1 for the 2025-26 academic year. This announcement provides clarity for thousands of students preparing for their board examinations. 2nd PUC exams will commence on February 28, 2025 . SSLC examinations are scheduled to begin on March 18, 2025 .
These published schedules outline the first series of board examinations for the academic session that concludes in 2026. Students appearing for these exams must diligently check their specific subject dates and plan their preparation accordingly. KSEAB has urged all schools and students to adhere strictly to the announced schedule.
Key Dates and Special Provisions
Practical and oral assessments for Junior Technical School (JTS) students, covering specific subjects (56, 57, 58, and 59), are set for April 4, 2025 . These essential practical examinations will be conducted within the students’ respective school premises. Students should confirm logistics with their institutions.
Music theory examinations have specific timings. Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music theory papers will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM . Following the theory component, the practical examinations for both music disciplines will occur from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM on the same day as their respective theory papers, where applicable.
KSEAB recognizes the needs of differently-abled children. The board has provisioned additional time during examinations to ensure fair assessment. The extra time allowances are structured as follows:
- An additional 60 minutes will be provided for a 3-hour question paper.
- For a 2-hour 30-minute question paper, students will receive an extra 50 minutes .
- A 2-hour question paper will have an additional 40 minutes .
- For a 1-hour 30-minute question paper, students will be given an extra 30 minutes .
Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Schedule 2025
The detailed schedule for the Karnataka SSLC Exam 1, conducted in 2025, is provided below. Students should cross-verify these dates with official KSEAB notifications.
| Subject | Date |
|---|---|
| First Language | March 18, 2025 |
| Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music | March 23, 2025 |
| Second Language | March 25, 2025 |
| Mathematics, Sociology | March 28, 2025 |
| Third Language, NSQF (National Skill Qualification Framework) subjects | March 30, 2025 |
| Junior Technical School subjects | April 1, 2025 |
| Social Science | April 2, 2025 |
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 Schedule 2025
Below is the final timetable for the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1, scheduled for 2025. This schedule is vital for 12th-grade students across the state.
| Subject | Date |
|---|---|
| Kannada, Arabic | February 28, 2025 |
| Geography, Statistics, Psychology | March 2, 2025 |
| English | March 3, 2025 |
| Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French | March 4, 2025 |
| History | March 5, 2025 |
| Physics | March 6, 2025 |
| Optional Kannada, Business Studies, Geology | March 7, 2025 |
| Chemistry, Education, Basic Mathematics | March 9, 2025 |
| Economics | March 10, 2025 |
| Logic, Electronics, Home Science | March 11, 2025 |
| Hindi | March 12, 2025 |
| Political Science | March 13, 2025 |
| Accountancy, Mathematics | March 14, 2025 |
| Sociology, Biology, Computer Science | March 16, 2025 |
| Hindustani Music, Electronics and Hardware, Apparel Madeups and Home Furnishing, Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, Beauty and Wellness | March 17, 2025 |
Additional Examination Information
Beyond Exam 1, KSEAB has also released the timetables for Exam 2 for the 2026 session. The 2nd PUC Exam 2 will begin on April 25, 2025 , providing an opportunity for students seeking to improve their scores. Similarly, the SSLC Exam 2 will commence on May 18, 2025 , offering a second chance for matriculation students.
In a related development, Karnataka has implemented revised passing marks for both SSLC and 2nd PUC examinations. This policy change takes effect from the 2025-26 academic session. The revision aims to align Karnataka’s evaluation standards with those of other major national and state education boards, potentially impacting preparation strategies for students.