The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the final timetable for the Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC examinations for the academic year 2026-27. The exams will begin on March 22, 2027. Students can access the complete timetable on the board's official website. The board has also instructed principals and headmasters to display the timetable on their institution's notice boards and inform students accordingly.
- Exams start on March 22, 2027
- Timetable available on KSEAB official website
- Extra time allotted for differently abled students
- Practical and oral exams scheduled for April 6, 2027
What are the key dates and subjects in the Karnataka SSLC exam timetable?
The Karnataka SSLC examination timetable includes various subjects with specific exam dates and marks distribution. The exams start with first language subjects on March 22, 2027, including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), and Sanskrit. Each of these subjects carries 100 marks.
On March 25, 2027, subjects like Political Science, Hindustani Music, and Carnatic Music will be conducted, each carrying 80 marks. The second language exams, including English and Kannada, are scheduled for March 27, 2027, with 80 marks each.
Core subjects such as Mathematics and Sociology will be held on March 30, 2027, each with 80 marks. The third language exams, including Hindi (NCERT), Hindi, Kannada (only for repeater candidates), English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, and Marathi, are scheduled for April 2, 2027, with 80 marks each.
On the same day, April 2, 2027, NSOF subjects like Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Beauty & Wellness, Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing, and Electronics & Hardware will be examined, each carrying 60 marks.
JTS subjects, including Elements of Electrical Engineering-IV, Mechanical Engineering-IV, Electronics Engineering-IV, Programming in ANSI 'C', and Economics, will be conducted on April 3, 2027, with 80 marks each.
How is extra time allocated for differently abled students?
The board has made provisions to provide extra time to differently abled students during examinations. The additional time depends on the duration of the question paper:
- 60 minutes extra for a 3-hour question paper
- 50 minutes extra for a 2 hours 30 minutes question paper
- 40 minutes extra for a 2-hour question paper
- 30 minutes extra for a 1 hour 30 minutes question paper
When will practical and oral exams be conducted?
For students enrolled in JTS subjects, practical and oral examinations are scheduled for April 6, 2027. Additionally, Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music exams will take place from 2 pm to 5:15 pm on March 25, 2027. The theory exams for these music subjects will be held from 2 pm to 3:45 pm, followed by practical exams from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm.
How can students access the Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC timetable?
Students can download the official timetable from the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board's website. The board has also ensured that all pre-university colleges and high schools display the timetable on their notice boards to keep students informed.
