Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Date Sheet, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result, PYQP, Sample Papers

Pratha Shishodia

Updated On: September 22, 2025 12:07 PM

The Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) released the tentative Karnataka 2nd PUC date sheet 2026. The board is expected to conduct Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 2026 from February 28 to March 17, 2026. Check all details here.

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to hold the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 from February 28 to March 17, 2026 . The provisional timetable is available on the official website — kseab.karnataka.gov.in . The 2nd PUC admit cards 2026 will be released in February 2026 through school login, after which schools will distribute them to students. The 2nd PUC practical exams and preparatory exams will also be conducted in February 2026 . The final Karnataka 2nd PUC timetable 2026 will be released in January 2026 . After the exams, the Department of Pre-University Education will publish the 2nd PUC answer key 2026 (Exam 1), and the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 will be available on result.bspucpa.in and result.proed.in.

About Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026

In Karnataka, the Department of Pre-University Education was formed in 1966. At present, it has almost 2,770 exam centres across the state. It is one of the most important components of the departments of primary and secondary education. In Karnataka, a two-year intermediate course is known as the Pre-University Course (PUC) or Pre-degree Course. Specifically, Class 12 is referred to as PUC. The students studying in Karnataka can pursue these courses from PU colleges or junior colleges. The board conducts final exams every year in the month of March or April. To learn more about the Karnataka PUC exam administered by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board by reading this article.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: Overview

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that it will conduct Board exams twice a year from session 2026 and students will be allowed to retain the best score. Stay active to get complete information about the KSEEB PUC schedule for the Karnataka board in 2026. Keep reading!

Features

Details

Full Exam Name

Karnataka Pre-University Certificate Examination

Short Exam Name

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board

Conducting Body

Department of Pre-University Government of Karnataka

Exam Level

Intermediate

Mode of Exam

Offline

Official website

pue.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: Date Sheet

The Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) has released the provisional Karnataka 2nd PUC Time Table 2026 on the official website — kseab.karnataka.gov.in . The exams are expected to be conducted from February 28 to March 17, 2026 . The timetable for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams has been issued in a single PDF file . It includes exam dates, days, timings, and important instructions. All exams will be held in the morning session from 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM .
Students can go through the provisional Karnataka 2nd PUC time table 2026 from the table below:

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Dates 2026 (Tentative) Subjects
February 28, 2026 Kannada
Arabic
March 2, 2026*

Geography

Statistics

Pshycology

March 3, 2026*

English

March 4, 2026* Tamil
Telugu
Malayalam
Marathi
Urdu
Sanskrit
French
March 5, 2026* History, Home Science
March 6, 2026* Physics
March 7, 2026*

Optional Kannada

Business Studies
Geology

March 9, 2026* Chemistry, Education, Basic Maths
March 10, 2026* Economics
March 11, 2026* Logic, Biology, Electronics, Computer Science
March 12, 2026* Hindi
March 13, 2026*

Political Science

March 14, 2026* Accountancy
March 16, 2026* Sociology, Maths
March 17, 2026* Hindustani Music
Information Technology
Retail
Automobile
Health Care
Beauty and Wellness

Exam Timings

  • Exams for 1st language, core subjects, and JTS subjects will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
  • Exams for 2nd and 3rd languages will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • Students will be given 15 minutes reading time for all subjects.
  • NSQF exams will be held with 2 hours from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM, and 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
  • The Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music exams will be conducted in the afternoon, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with separate slots for theory and practical exams.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: Syllabus

To effectively prepare for the exam, students must be aware of the syllabus and exam format. On the official website, the board published the reduced syllabus for the Karnataka 2nd PUC. Students getting ready for the Karnataka PUC exams need to be aware of and download the whole 2nd Karnataka PUC syllabus, which is available on the state board's official website. It is recommended that they study using the 2nd PUC curriculum to be ready for the Karnataka 2nd PUC examination. This will assist them in understanding what they should and shouldn't study. The students can visit the official website to check the Karnataka 2nd PUC Syllabus 2024-25 .

Subject

Syllabus

Physics

Electric Charges and Fields

Electric Potential and Capacitance

Current Electricity

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Magnetism and Matter

Alternating Current

Electromagnetic Waves

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Wave Optics

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Atoms

Nuclei

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

Chemistry

Solid State

Solutions

Electrochemistry

Chemical Kinetics

Surface Chemistry

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

p-Block Elements

d and f Block Elements

Coordination Compounds

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Mathematics

Relations and Functions

Algebra

Calculus

Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry

Linear Programming

Probability

Also Read: Karnataka 2nd PUC Grading System 2026

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: Exam Pattern

The Exam Pattern is available at www.pue.kar.nic.in, the official website.

  • Each question paper is divided into 5 parts, such as Parts A, B, C, D, and E.
  • The Karnataka 2nd year PUC question patterns will be released separately for Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and other subjects.
  • There are no negative marks for compulsory and elective subjects.
  • Regular, Private, and Reappearing Candidate students of General & Vocational Courses have the same marking scheme.

The language options available are listed below. Students can choose any one of the language subjects. For all students, English is a compulsory language subject.

Kannada

Tamil

Malayalam

Marathi

Telugu

Arabic

Sanskrit

French

Urdu

Hindi

Optional Kannada

Languages make up two of the six subjects, and the remaining four can be selected from the following list:

History

Economics

Logic

Geography

Karnataka Music

Hindustani Music

Business Studies

Sociology

Political Science

Accountancy

Statistics

Psychology

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

Geology

Electronics

Computer Science

Education

Basic Maths

Home Science

Weightage of Marks

Particulars

Marks

Performing the Experiment

20

Viva-voce

04

Practical Record

06

Total

30

Also Read: Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam Pattern 2026
Commonly Asked Questions
1. What is the total marks of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Board Exam?
Ans.
The total marks of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam is 600. The maximum marks for each subject is 100. You will have to appear for the theory and practical exam as per your subject combination. Theory exam will be for a total 70 marks. 30 marks will be for practical exam. There is no negative marking in Karnataka PUC exam.

2. Is there reduction in the Karnataka 2nd PUC syllabus in 2026?
Ans. It can be assumed that there will be no reduction in Karnataka 2nd PUC syllabus 2025. The board reduced the syllabus for 2024 on the official website. The board will follow the same syllabus in 2026.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: Hall Ticket

Students can get the Karnataka 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026 via this link as soon as it is published online. Candidates can visit the Karnataka website to get more detailed information about the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Exam Hall Ticket 2026. Without an admit card, students won't be able to access the exam centre. For further information about the Karnataka 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026, visit the website listed below.

Board Name

Karnataka State Board of Secondary Education

Exam Name

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026

Session

2026

KSEEB Board Hall Ticket 2026

February 2026 (Expected)

Category

Hall Ticket

Official website

https://dce.karnataka.gov.in/english

No student will be allowed to enter the examination room without a valid admission card. Students must follow the instructions listed on the back of their 2026 Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Hall Ticket while sitting the exam. As soon as they receive their admit cards, whether they are online or offline, candidates should verify them for errors. If mistakes are discovered, they should report to the school authority immediately. If required, they can also report to the board and get it fixed before the board exams begin.

How To Download Karnataka 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2024-25 Online?

Before a month of board exams, the admit card has been accessible for download on the official website. The students can collect the hall ticket from the school. They must also check the hall ticket and report to the authorities if there is any mistake in your spelling name or other incorrect details. To learn the download process, students can follow the below-mentioned steps.

  • Visit the webpage of the board. www.karnataka.gov.in
  • Select the Karnataka 2nd PUC Hall Ticket 2026.
  • Your desktop will now display a login page.
  • Click "Submit" after entering the required login information.
  • The screen will now show it in PDF format.
  • At this point, you ought to "Download" and "Save" it.
  • Please "print" a copy of it.
Commonly Asked Questions
1. What are the details mentioned in Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026?
Ans.
You can get all the important details on the Karnataka 2nd PUC hall ticket 2026, which are:
  • Student's name
  • His/ her Registration number
  • His/ her Roll number
  • His/ her Photograph
  • His/ her Date of Birth and Gender
  • Father’s Name
  • Mother’s Name
  • Name of Board
  • Exam time and date
  • Signature of the student
  • Name of School
  • Code number of school

Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026: Result

The Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 was released by the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) on April 8, 2026.  The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 Result 2026 was released on the official website - karresults.nic.in. The registration number must be entered by students to see the Karnataka board 2nd PUC results 2026. Additionally, they can use DigiLocker and SMS to get the Karnataka 12th result 2026. Students should note that the result of Karnataka 2nd PUC Board 2026 released online is provisional. They have to collect the original marksheets from the schools.

The students can follow the simple steps to view the result.

  • The results of the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams will be published online by the Department of Pre University Education.
  • You must log in using the Karnataka 2nd PUC roll number to verify the result.
  • Additionally, you may have the opportunity to check the Karnataka PUC Result 2026 here, when it is out.
Also Read: Karnataka 2nd PUC Passing Marks 2026

    Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: Toppers

    The Karnataka Board released the 2nd PUC toppers 2026 list along with the result announcement. This year, Amulya Kamath bagged the first position in the KSEAB Science stream, with Deepashree securing first position in the Commerce stream. Sanjana Bai topped in Karnataka Board Arts stream.
    Stream Topper's Name College Name Marks Secured
    Science Amulya Kamath Expert PU College, Dakshina Kannada
    Commerce Deepashree Canara PU College, Dakshina Kannada 599/600
    Arts Sanjana Bai Indu PU College, Bellary 597/600
    In the AY 2023-24, Vidyalakshmi from Science Steam bagged the first position in the Karnataka 2nd PUC Topper 2024 list with 598 Marks. Three students became first in the 2nd PUC Result. Medha D, Vedant Jnyanuba Navi, and Kavitha B V from the Karnataka PUC 2 Arts stream with 596 marks each. While, from the commerce stream, Gnanavi M topped the 2nd puc result with 597 marks.

    Rank

    Topper Name

    Total marks

    1st

    Vidya Lakshmi

    598

    1st

    Gnanavi M

    597

    1st

    Medha D

    Vedant Jnyanba Navi

    Kavitha BV

    596

    Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: Supplementary Exam

    From this year, there will be no Karnataka 2nd PUC Compartment Exams 2026 , instead, there will be three annual 2nd PUC examinations. Students who failed in the first exam, can appear for Karnataka's 2nd PUC exam 2 which will be held in April 2026. The following table contains the likely exam dates for the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC timetable.

    Karnataka 2nd PUC Supplementary Exam Time Table 2026

    Once the board results are out, the Karnataka board will release the date sheet for supplementary exams. The students can check the dates for their exams and reach the exam center before half an hour on the exam day.
    Supplementary Exam Dates Morning Shift (10:15 am to 01:30 pm) Evening Shift (02:30 pm to 05:30 pm)
    July 2026 Sociology, Accountancy, Mathematics
    July 2026 English Information technology, Retail, Automobile, HealthCare, Beauty & Wellness
    July 2026 Economics, Physics
    July 2026 Hindi Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayam, Arabic, French
    July 2026 Kannada Geography, Hindustani Music, Geology
    July 2026 Political Science
    July 2026 History, Statistics, Biology
    July 2026 Business Studies, Chemistry, Education
    July 2026 Urdu, Sanskrit Optional Kannada
    July 2026 Electronics, Computer Science

    Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026: Preparation Tips

    The students can score good marks with a strong Karnataka 2nd PUC Preparation Tips 2026 . They must focus on the important topics. The students must figure out the time devoted to each of the subjects and topics. Following are some of the tricks and tips for students to follow wisely and get prepared for each of the exams.

    • Before the release of the Karnataka 2n PUC timetable for the Karnataka Board in 2026, make a study calendar and begin preparing the entire Karnataka PUC syllabus. For students to perform well in the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026, each subject should be provided adequate time.
    • Make notes on crucial subjects, then use your notes to revise the chapters. This will make it simple and quick to review the subjects.
    • For better preparation, download the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Previous Year Question Papers and practise them. These question papers will give you a better idea of the exam format and content.
    • If you have any questions, ask your teachers to help you out. A high score can be attained by having clear concepts.
    • For the body and mind to remain nourished, a healthy diet is essential. It makes sure that both physical and mental health are in good shape.

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    FAQs

    What happens if I receive less than a 35% grade in the 12th state board exam for Karnataka?

    Students need to get at least a 35% on the test to pass the exam. A student must repeat the exam if they score less than 35%. They can also ask for their results to be reevaluated.

    What should students who have a low attendance rate do to show up for upcoming exams?

    Students with low attendance rates will not be allowed to take tests for the relevant school year. However, students must be readmitted to the relevant class the following year and maintain a 75% attendance rate if they want to take the exam.

    Will there be negative marking for wrong answers?

    KSEEB does not follow negative marking for any of the subjects in Class 12. The marks would only be given according to the correct number of answers.

    How is it possible to score good marks?

    Besides in-depth knowledge of the syllabus, students should also be able to solve the questions in time. They can maintain speed by solving the sample papers. 

    What would be the shift timings for class 12 exam in Karnataka board?

    KSEEB will conduct board exams in the morning shift(10:15 am to 01:30 pm). The students would be given 3 hours to write the paper. Initially, 15 minutes will be allotted to read the question paper.

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