Bengaluru: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has published the provisional timetable for the SSLC (Class 10) and 2nd PUC (Class 12) board exams for the academic year 2025–26. The dates have been released in advance to seek feedback from students, parents, and educational institutions. Any objections or suggestions must be submitted by October 9, 2025.
According to the schedule, the SSLC exams will be conducted from March 18 to April 1, 2026, while the 2nd PUC exams are scheduled from February 28 to March 17, 2026.
Karnataka SSLC Tentative Timetable 2026
- March 18, 2026 – First Language
- March 20, 2026 – Mathematics, Sociology
- March 23, 2026 – Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music
- March 25, 2026 – Second Language
- March 28, 2026 – Social Science
- March 30, 2026 – Third Language
- April 1, 2026 – Junior Technical School Subjects
Karnataka 2nd PUC Tentative Timetable 2026
- February 28, 2026 – Kannada, Arabic
- March 2, 2026 – Geography, Statistics, Psychology
- 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, Electronics & Hardware, Apparels, Made-ups & Home Furnishings, Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, Beauty & Wellness
Preparation Tips for Students
With the tentative timetable released, students are advised to:
- Start structured revision and prepare subject-wise study plans.
- Prioritise subjects scheduled earlier in the timetable.
- Regularly consult teachers for guidance.
- Practice with mock tests and previous years’ papers.
- Maintain a healthy balance between study and rest.
The early release of the timetable gives students more than five months to prepare systematically, reducing last-minute stress and enabling better performance.
For the official datesheet and updates, students should visit the KSEAB website or check with their respective schools.
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