KSEAB SSLC 2026: Supplementary Result Expected June, Syllabus, Pattern and 1st PUC Admission

KSEAB SSLC 2026 is the Class 10 board examination conducted by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board for students across Karnataka. More than 9 lakh students registered for the 2026 SSLC exam, making it one of the largest state board exams in India. The main exam ran from March 18 to April 2, 2026, and the KSEAB SSLC 2026 result was declared on April 23, 2026, with a record pass percentage of 94.10%. The supplementary Exam-2, which concluded on May 25, 2026, is now awaiting its result — expected in June 2026.

• Supplementary Result (Exam-2): The KSEAB SSLC Exam-2 result is expected in June 2026. The supplementary exam ran from May 18 to May 25, 2026. Last year (2025), the Exam-2 result was declared in the last week of June. Students can check their result at karresults.nic.in once announced.
• Exam-3 (Third Attempt): Students who fail in Exam-2 can appear for KSEAB SSLC Exam-3, expected in July 2026. This third opportunity within the same academic year means you do not lose a full year even if you do not clear Exam-2.
• 1st PUC Admissions: Students who passed the SSLC main exam can apply for 1st PUC (Class 11) in Karnataka. Admission is through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) run by the Department of Pre-University Education, typically in June–July 2026.
• Revaluation Window (Exam-2): Students who are not satisfied with their Exam-2 marks can apply for revaluation after the June 2026 result is declared. KSEAB usually opens the revaluation window within a few days of result declaration. The fee is approximately Rs. 200 per subject.

What is KSEAB SSLC 2026?

KSEAB SSLC stands for Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination. It is the Class 10 board examination for students studying in Karnataka state board schools. The board was formerly known as KSEEB (Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board) and was renamed KSEAB to reflect its expanded role in school assessment and student evaluation.

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is a government body under the Karnataka state government, headquartered in Bengaluru. KSEAB is responsible for conducting the SSLC exam, setting question papers, evaluating answer scripts, and declaring results for all Class 10 students across Karnataka. More than 34,000 government, aided, and unaided schools in Karnataka are affiliated to KSEAB.

Clearing the SSLC exam is essential for students who want to join Class 11 (1st PUC) in Karnataka, enrol in ITI courses, apply for polytechnic diploma programmes, or apply for state and central government jobs that require a Class 10 qualification.

For 2026, the KSEAB SSLC main exam was held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. A total of 9,02,889 students registered — including 8,12,855 fresh candidates, 62,845 repeaters, and 27,189 private candidates. About 7,70,209 regular students appeared in the main exam and 7,24,794 passed, giving a record pass percentage of 94.10%.

KSEAB has introduced a multi-exam system that gives students up to three chances to clear the SSLC within the same academic year: Exam-1 (March–April), Exam-2 (May — supplementary), and Exam-3 (July — final attempt). This means a student who fails Exam-1 still has two more opportunities without losing a full academic year. The SSLC Exam-2 2026 concluded on May 25, 2026, and the result is expected in June 2026.

The exam covers six subjects: First Language, Second Language, Third Language (optional), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. It is conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper) at government-designated examination centres across Karnataka. Question papers are available in multiple languages including Kannada, English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Key Highlights

Here is a quick overview of all the important details about the KSEAB SSLC 2026 exam.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Important Dates

The table below covers all the key events in the KSEAB SSLC 2026 exam calendar. Upcoming events are highlighted in yellow. Past events are marked Over or Declared.

Note: Dates for Exam-2 result, Exam-3, and revaluation are based on previous year patterns. KSEAB has not officially confirmed these dates. Check kseab.karnataka.gov.in regularly for official updates.

Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Eligibility Criteria

To appear for the KSEAB SSLC 2026 exam, students must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board. Here are the main conditions:

For Regular Students (Exam-1)

• You must be enrolled as a regular student in a KSEAB-affiliated school — government, government-aided, or unaided.
• You must have passed Class 9 (Standard 9) from a recognised school in Karnataka.
• You should have maintained the minimum attendance requirement (typically 75%) during the 2025-26 academic year.
• Your school must have registered you through the official KSEAB system before the deadline.
• You must have completed all internal assessment components set by your school and KSEAB.

For Private Candidates

• Private candidates who are not enrolled in a regular school can also appear for SSLC.
• You must have passed Class 9 from a recognised institution.
• Private candidates register directly through KSEAB — not through schools — and pay the prescribed fee.

For Exam-2 and Exam-3 (Supplementary and Third Attempt)

• Failed students: Students who received a "Not Completed" result in one or more subjects in Exam-1 can appear in Exam-2 for those subjects.
• Absent students: Students absent for one or more subjects in Exam-1 can appear in Exam-2.
• Improvement candidates: Students who passed Exam-1 but want to improve their marks in certain subjects can also appear.
• Exam-3 eligibility: Students who fail both Exam-1 and Exam-2 in certain subjects are eligible for Exam-3 — the third and final chance in the same academic year.
• Fee exemption: Regular fresh students who received an NC result in Exam-1 are fully exempt from fees for Exam-2.

In Exam-2, you only appear for the subjects you failed — all subjects passed in Exam-1 are automatically carried forward. You do not need to repeat the entire exam.

Age Requirement

There is no upper age limit for appearing in KSEAB SSLC. Regular students are typically 14 to 16 years old. Older candidates can appear as private candidates at any age. KSEAB also provides special facilities for students with disabilities, including extra writing time and scribe assistance where needed.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Subjects and Syllabus

The KSEAB SSLC 2026 syllabus is based on the Karnataka State Board curriculum, broadly aligned with the NCERT Class 10 framework. Textbooks are published by the Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT). Here is a subject-wise overview of the key topics:

First Language and Second Language (Kannada / English / Hindi / Others)

• Language papers test reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension skills in your chosen language.
• Topics include prose passages, poetry, grammar (tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, active-passive voice, reported speech), formal and informal letter writing, essay writing, and unseen comprehension passages.
• For Kannada-medium schools, Kannada is the First Language and English is typically the Second Language. For English-medium schools, English is the First Language and Kannada is the Second Language.

Mathematics

• Number Systems: Real numbers, Euclid’s division lemma, rational and irrational numbers
• Algebra: Polynomials, linear equations in two variables, quadratic equations, arithmetic progressions
• Geometry: Triangles (similarity, congruence, Pythagoras theorem), circles, coordinate geometry, constructions
• Trigonometry: Trigonometric ratios, identities, heights and distances
• Mensuration: Surface areas and volumes of 3D shapes
• Statistics and Probability: Mean, median, mode, probability of events

Science

• Physics: Light (reflection and refraction), the human eye and the colourful world, electricity, magnetic effects of electric current, sources of energy
• Chemistry: Chemical reactions and equations, acids bases and salts, metals and non-metals, carbon and its compounds, periodic classification of elements
• Biology: Life processes, control and coordination, how organisms reproduce, heredity and evolution, our environment, sustainable management of natural resources

Social Science

• History: Nationalism in Europe, nationalism in India, the making of a global world, the age of industrialisation, print culture and the modern world
• Geography: Resources and development, forest and wildlife resources, water resources, agriculture, minerals and energy resources, manufacturing industries, lifelines of national economy
• Political Science: Power sharing, federalism, democracy and diversity, gender religion and caste, popular struggles and movements, political parties, outcomes of democracy, challenges to democracy
• Economics: Development, sectors of the Indian economy, money and credit, globalisation and the Indian economy, consumer rights

Third Language (Optional — Hindi / Sanskrit / Others)

• Common Third Language options include Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Arabic, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani, and French.
• The paper tests basic proficiency in reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension in the chosen language.
• From 2026, Third Language marks are shown on the marks memo but are not included in the aggregate for pass/fail determination — a key policy change introduced by KSEAB this year.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Admit Card

The KSEAB SSLC 2026 admit card (Hall Ticket) is the mandatory entry pass for the examination. Without a valid admit card, you cannot enter the exam centre. For the 2026 main exam (Exam-1), hall tickets were released in February–March 2026 and distributed through schools.

Details on the SSLC Admit Card

• Candidate’s full name and recent photograph
• Roll number and registration number
• School name, school code, and district
• Examination centre name and address
• Subject-wise exam dates and timings
• Important instructions for exam day

How to Get Your KSEAB SSLC Admit Card

Admit cards for regular students are distributed by your school — they are not available for individual download on the KSEAB website. If you have not received your hall ticket, contact your school principal or class teacher immediately. For Exam-2 and Exam-3, KSEAB issues separate admit cards before each supplementary exam.

What to Carry on Exam Day

• Original admit card (hall ticket) — mandatory for every paper
• School identity card or a valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar card)
• Stationery: blue or black ballpoint pen, pencil, ruler, compass (for geometry), and eraser

What NOT to Carry

• Mobile phones or any electronic devices
• Smart watches or Bluetooth accessories
• Textbooks, notes, or printed material of any kind
• Calculator (not permitted in SSLC unless officially announced)

Carrying prohibited items to the exam hall can lead to immediate cancellation of your exam. Always read the instructions printed on your admit card carefully before exam day. Keep your admit card safely even after the result — you may need it for college admission and certificate verification.

KSEAB SSLC Supplementary Exam (Exam-2) 2026

The KSEAB SSLC Exam-2 (supplementary exam) for 2026 has concluded. The exam was held from May 18 to May 25, 2026. Students who failed in one or more subjects in the main Exam-1, or students who wanted to improve their marks, appeared for Exam-2. The Exam-2 result is expected in June 2026 and has not been declared yet as of May 28, 2026.

KSEAB SSLC Exam-2 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule

Who Could Appear for KSEAB SSLC Exam-2?

• Students who failed in Exam-1: You appear only for the subjects you failed — subjects passed in Exam-1 are carried forward automatically.
• Absent students: Students who were absent for one or more papers in Exam-1 can appear in Exam-2.
• Improvement candidates: Students who passed the main exam but wanted to improve their marks in specific subjects also appeared.
• Private and repeater candidates: Students from previous years who want to clear the SSLC.

Exam-2 Fee Structure

• Regular fresh students who received a "Not Completed (NC)" result in Exam-1 are fully exempt from fees for Exam-2.
• Improvement candidates, private students, and repeaters pay the prescribed fee as notified by KSEAB.

What About Exam-3?

Students who fail in both Exam-1 and Exam-2 can appear for KSEAB SSLC Exam-3, expected in July 2026. This is the third and final opportunity within the 2025-26 academic year. If you clear the needed subjects in Exam-3, you pass the SSLC without losing an academic year. The Exam-3 result is expected in July–August 2026.

The KSEAB SSLC Exam-2 result is expected in June 2026 and has NOT been declared yet as of May 28, 2026. Do not rely on unofficial websites for result updates — always check karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in for official announcements.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Grading System

KSEAB uses a letter grading system to show your performance in each subject. Your grade is based on the percentage of marks you score out of 100. Here is the complete KSEAB SSLC 2026 grading system:

• Any grade from C to A+ means you have passed that subject.
• Grade F means you have failed and need to appear in the next exam (Exam-2 or Exam-3).
• Your marks memo shows the grade for each subject alongside the actual marks.
• Your overall result category (Distinction / First Class / Second Class / Pass) is based on your aggregate percentage across all five core subjects.

In 2026, KSEAB revised the grading framework by removing the Third Language from the aggregate calculation. The Third Language grade still appears on your marks memo for reference, but it does not determine your overall SSLC result. This benefits students studying in schools where Third Language choices are limited.

Grace Marks

KSEAB may apply grace marks in specific situations as per its official rules. In recent years, grace marks have been given to borderline students who are just short of the minimum passing marks in one or two subjects. This is done at KSEAB’s discretion and is not automatic.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Pass Criteria

To pass the KSEAB SSLC 2026 exam, you must meet all the following conditions at the same time:

• Subject-wise minimum: You must score at least 35 marks out of 100 in each of the five main subjects — First Language, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
• Theory minimum: For subjects where theory carries 80 marks (Mathematics, Science, Social Science), you must score at least 26 marks out of 80 in the theory paper — even if your internal marks are high.
• Overall result: You must pass in every individual subject separately. Failing in even one subject means a "Not Completed" result for the overall exam.

Important: Passing only the aggregate total is not enough. If you score 99 in five subjects but fail one subject, your overall result is still "Not Completed." Every subject must be passed individually.

What Happens If You Fail?

• If you score below 35 in any subject, you receive a "Not Completed" result for that subject.
• You can then appear in KSEAB SSLC Exam-2 (supplementary) for the failed subjects in May.
• If you pass in Exam-2, you receive a supplementary pass certificate from KSEAB.
• If you fail Exam-2 also, you can appear in Exam-3 (third attempt) in July within the same academic year.
• If you fail Exam-3, you need to re-register for the next year’s SSLC cycle.

Third Language Pass Criteria (2026 Update)

From 2026, the Third Language (Hindi, Sanskrit, or others) is no longer part of the main pass/fail calculation. Even if you score low in the Third Language, it does not affect your SSLC pass/fail status. The marks are shown on your memo for information only. This is a key change introduced by KSEAB this year to ease the assessment burden on students.

KSEAB SSLC 2026: Preparation Tips

Whether you are preparing for the next SSLC cycle or studying for Exam-2 or Exam-3, here are practical tips to help you score well in KSEAB SSLC:

General Study Tips

• Study from Karnataka State textbooks: The SSLC exam is fully based on KSEAB/DSERT textbooks. Use the official textbooks as your primary study material.
• Make a study timetable: Plan your schedule at least 3 months before the exam. Give extra time to subjects where you feel weak.
• Solve previous year papers: Practice KSEAB SSLC question papers from the last 5 years to understand the pattern, important topics, and time allocation.
• Download KSEAB model papers: KSEAB releases model question papers before each exam year — download and solve these from kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
• Revise regularly: Revise each chapter at least twice during the preparation period and once more in the final week.
• Attempt all questions: There is no negative marking in KSEAB SSLC. Never leave a question blank — even a partial answer can earn marks.

Subject-Wise Tips

• Mathematics: Practice at least 15 to 20 problems per chapter. Focus on Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry — these carry the most marks. Statistics and Probability are relatively easy to score in.
• Science: Learn all definitions, formulae, and chemical equations. Draw and label all important diagrams (human eye, ray diagrams, electric circuit) clearly. For Chemistry, practise balancing equations.
• Social Science: Make timeline charts for History. For Geography, practise map marking. For Civics and Economics, write concise point-based answers.
• Languages: Practise formal and informal letter writing, essays, and comprehension answers. Focus on grammar sections — tenses, voice changes, and reported speech are frequently tested.

Special Tips for Exam-2 and Exam-3 Students

• Focus entirely on the subjects you failed — do not spread attention across all subjects.
• Understand where you lost marks in Exam-1 and target those specific areas.
• Give 4 to 5 hours of focused study per day to each failed subject.
• Take at least one mock test under timed conditions before Exam-2 or Exam-3.

Exam Day Tips

• Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Carry your admit card and a valid ID proof — both are mandatory.
• Use the first 15 minutes of reading time to go through the entire question paper and plan your approach.
• Start with the questions you are most confident about.
• Keep 15 to 20 minutes at the end for reviewing your answers.
• Write answers neatly — good presentation improves your score in descriptive questions.