The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the timetables for the 2026 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and 2nd Pre-University Course (PUC) examinations. Students can now access the full schedules for both Exam 1 and Exam 2 directly from the KSEAB’s official website.
The 2nd PUC Exam 1 is scheduled to run from February 28 to March 17, 2026 . Following this, the SSLC Exam 1 will take place from March 18 to April 2, 2026 . The board has also announced the dates for Exam 2 for both SSLC and 2nd PUC candidates, providing a clear roadmap for the academic year.
Students preparing for these state-level examinations must consult the official notification for precise details. This includes individual subject dates, exam timings, and any specific instructions from the board. Accessing the correct timetable is essential for effective preparation and avoiding any last-minute confusion.
2nd PUC Exam 1: February 28 – March 17, 2026
The Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 commences on February 28, 2026 , and concludes on March 17, 2026 . Students should note the specific dates for their chosen subjects. The detailed schedule is:
| Subject | Date |
|---|---|
| Kannada, Arabic | February 28, 2026 |
| Geography, Statistics, Psychology | March 2, 2026 |
| English | March 3, 2026 |
| Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French | March 4, 2026 |
| History | March 5, 2026 |
| Physics | March 6, 2026 |
| Optional Kannada, Business Studies, Geology | March 7, 2026 |
| Chemistry, Education, Basic Mathematics | March 9, 2026 |
| Economics | March 10, 2026 |
| Logic, Electronics, Home Science | March 11, 2026 |
| Hindi | March 12, 2026 |
| Political Science | March 13, 2026 |
| Accountancy, Mathematics | March 14, 2026 |
| Sociology, Biology, Computer Science | March 16, 2026 |
| Hindustani Music, Electronics and Hardware, Apparel Madeups and Home Furnishing, Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, Beauty and Wellness | March 17, 2026 |
SSLC Exam 1: March 18 – April 2, 2026
The Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 for Class 10 students begins on March 18, 2026 , and concludes on April 2, 2026 . Students should verify their specific language and optional subject dates from the table below:
| Subject | Date |
|---|---|
| First Language | March 18, 2026 |
| Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music | March 23, 2026 |
| Second Language | March 25, 2026 |
| Mathematics, Sociology | March 28, 2026 |
| Third Language, NSQF subjects | March 30, 2026 |
| Junior Technical School subjects | April 1, 2026 |
| Social Science | April 2, 2026 |
2nd PUC Exam 2 Schedule
The Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 is scheduled from April 25 to May 9, 2026 . This examination provides a second opportunity for students to improve their scores. A detailed subject-wise timetable for Exam 2, including specific dates for all subjects, is available for download on the KSEAB official portal. Students must refer to this document for complete details regarding their individual subjects and timings.
SSLC Exam 2 Schedule
The SSLC Exam 2 will take place from May 18 to May 25, 2026 . This examination serves as an additional chance for Class 10 students to perform better or clear subjects. The comprehensive subject-wise schedule for SSLC Exam 2, outlining all examination dates and instructions, is also accessible on the KSEAB website. Students are urged to check this schedule carefully for their respective subjects.
Accessing Official Timetables
All students appearing for the 2026 examinations, including both SSLC and 2nd PUC candidates, must download and thoroughly review the official timetables. The complete schedules are available on the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board’s website,kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Students should navigate to the dedicated sections for SSLC and 2nd PUC examinations to locate and download the correct timetable PDFs for both Exam 1 and Exam 2.