The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will conduct the 2nd PUC Physics exam on March 6. The examination starts at 10 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. This exam assesses students in their second year of pre-university college.
Exam Structure and Marks
The Physics theory paper is worth 70 marks. Practical exams account for the remaining 30 marks. Students have three hours to complete the theory section. An additional 15 minutes is allocated for reviewing the question paper before writing begins.
Students with disabilities receive extended exam time. They are granted an extra 60 minutes for the three-hour paper. This means the exam for PwD candidates will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Passing Requirements
A minimum of 24 marks in the theory section is required. Students must also score 11 marks in practicals. Together, these scores meet the minimum 35% passing requirement.
Question Paper Pattern
The Karnataka 2nd PUC Physics question paper has four sections.
Section Breakdown
- Part A: Contains 20 objective questions. Each question is worth 1 mark. This includes multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank formats.
- Part B: Students answer 5 out of 8 questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
- Part C: Students answer 5 out of 8 questions. Each question is worth 3 marks.
- Part D: This section includes long-answer or derivation questions. Students attempt 5 out of 9 questions. Each question is worth 5 marks.
Exam Day Guidelines
Students must follow board instructions on exam day. Adherence to these rules prevents issues during the examination.
Required Items and Entry
Candidates must bring their Karnataka 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026. Entry without a valid hall ticket is prohibited. Hall tickets should remain unmarked. Students should arrive at least one hour before the exam starts. Reporting by 9 a.m. is recommended. Late entry is not permitted after 30 minutes past the exam start time.
Dress Code and Prohibited Items
Students must wear their school uniform. If a uniform is unavailable, appropriate, modest clothing is required. Sleeveless attire is forbidden. Electronic devices like mobile phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth gadgets are strictly prohibited. Written notes are also not allowed. Calculators are generally not permitted for the Physics theory paper.