Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams Start February 28. Over 7.1 lakh students will take the second Pre-University Certificate (PUC) examinations starting February 28, 2026. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) administers the exams. A total of 710,363 students registered across 5,174 colleges. The science stream has the largest number of candidates with 292,645 students. Commerce students follow with 211,174 registrations. The arts stream has 142,982 students appearing.
Exam Schedule and Locations
The examinations commence with Kannada and Arabic papers. They will take place at 1,217 centres statewide. The exam period runs until March 11, 2026. Students should adhere to strict exam day guidelines issued by the government. Authorities warn against believing fake question papers circulating online.
Subject-Wise Examination Dates
The KSEAB has released the subject-wise schedule for the 2nd PUC exams. The exams are held in a single shift daily. The shift begins at 10:30 AM and concludes at 1:45 PM. Students must report by 9:30 AM.
Science Stream Schedule
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | First Language / Kannada / Hindi / Urdu |
| March 02, 2026 | Second Language / English |
| March 04, 2026 | Physics |
| March 06, 2026 | Chemistry |
| March 09, 2026 | Mathematics/Statistics |
| March 11, 2026 | Biology / Computer Science |
Commerce Stream Schedule
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | First Language / Kannada / Hindi / Urdu |
| March 02, 2026 | Second Language / English |
| March 04, 2026 | Accountancy |
| March 06, 2026 | Business Studies |
| March 09, 2026 | Economics |
| March 11, 2026 | Optional Subjects (if any) |
Arts Stream Schedule
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | First Language / Kannada / Hindi / Urdu |
| March 02, 2026 | Second Language / English |
| March 04, 2026 | History/Geography |
| March 06, 2026 | Political Science / Sociology |
| March 09, 2026 | Psychology / Optional Subject |
| March 11, 2026 | Additional Electives |