The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) today released the official timetable for the 2nd PUC Exam 2026. The announcement came on November 5, 2025. Students preparing for their Class 12 examinations can now access the full schedule directly from the KSEAB website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
The examination period is divided into two distinct phases. Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 is set to run from February 28 to March 17, 2026 . The second phase, Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2, will follow between April 25 and May 9, 2026 .
Understanding the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
KSEAB serves as the primary authority for conducting pre-university examinations in Karnataka. The 2nd PUC examination marks the completion of pre-university education for students across the state. Performance in these exams directly impacts eligibility for higher education courses.
Exam 1 represents the main attempt for all registered candidates. Exam 2 provides an opportunity for students to re-attempt subjects. It also allows for score improvement or for appearing in subjects missed during the first phase.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 Schedule (February 28 – March 17, 2026)
The schedule for the first phase of the 2nd PUC examinations is as follows. Students must refer to their admission tickets for specific timings and venue details. The KSEAB advises candidates to cross-check all information against the official PDF document.
| Date | Subject(s) |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | Kannada, Arabic |
| March 2, 2026 | Geography, Statistics, Psychology |
| March 3, 2026 | English |
| March 4, 2026 | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French |
| March 5, 2026 | History |
| March 6, 2026 | Physics |
| March 7, 2026 | Optional Kannada, Business Studies, Geology |
| March 9, 2026 | Chemistry, Education, Basic Mathematics |
| March 10, 2026 | Economics |
| March 11, 2026 | Logic, Electronics, Home Science |
| March 12, 2026 | Hindi |
| March 13, 2026 | Political Science |
| March 14, 2026 | Accountancy, Mathematics |
| March 16, 2026 | Sociology, Biology, Computer Science |
| March 17, 2026 | Hindustani Music, Electronics and Hardware, Apparel Madeups and Home Furnishing, Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, Beauty and Wellness |
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 Key Dates (April 25 – May 9, 2026)
The second examination, known as 2nd PUC Exam 2, is scheduled from April 25 to May 9, 2026 . This phase allows students to take improvement examinations or complete any pending subjects. The detailed subject-wise timetable for Exam 2 will be issued separately by KSEAB on its official portal.
Accessing the Official Timetables
Students must download the full timetables from the KSEAB official website for accurate information. Follow these instructions:
- Open a web browser and navigate to kseab.karnataka.gov.in .
- Locate the “Latest News” or “Notifications” section on the homepage.
- Find and click the link titled “Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 Timetable 2026”.
- Find and click the link titled “Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 Timetable 2026”.
- Download both PDF files to your device.
- It is advisable to print a physical copy for easy reference during preparation.
Verify all examination dates, timings, and instructions immediately upon download. Students must adhere strictly to the released schedule and guidelines from KSEAB.