Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) conduct the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams and Karnataka SSLC Exams in the month of February and March, every year. The Board releases the exam pattern of all the subjects on the official website of Board. Students appearing for Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam and Karnataka SSLC Exam can visit the official website to download the revised exam pattern.
Nov. 20, 2021: Karnataka 2nd PUC mid-term exams will be held from Dec. 9 to Dec. 23, 2021. Read More
Nov.15, 2021: DPUE, Karnataka has proposed various chnages in the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern.
Karnataka Board Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Class / Standard | Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam and Pre-University Course Exam |
| Exam Month | February / March |
| Official Website | kseeb.kar.nic.in |
Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern
Karnataka SSLC exams will be conducted in the MCQ format, with each paper having maximum 120 marks.The language exam will have 40 MCQ questions for each language, and students will be given OMR sheets to answer them. The new exam duration will be 1.5 hours. Exact topic wise and subject wise weightage has not been revealed by KSEEB yet.
The topicwise weightage, which was followed till 2021 is given below:
Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern: Physics
| Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 7 |
| Light Reflection and Refraction | 7 |
| Acids, Bases and Salts | 6 |
| Metals and Non-Metals | 6 |
| Life Processes | 6 |
| Magnetic Effects of Electric Currents | 6 |
| Carbon and its compounds | 6 |
| Heredity and Evolution | 6 |
| Control and Coordination | 5 |
| How do Organisms Reproduce | 5 |
| Human Eye and the Colourful World | 5 |
| Chemical Reactions and Equations | 4 |
| Periodic Classification of Elements | 3 |
| Sources of Energy | 3 |
| Sustainable Management of Natural Resources | 3 |
| Our Environment | 2 |
| Total | 80 |
Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern: Mathematics
After reduction of the syllabus by 30% many chapters have been excluded and won’t be taught in the school. The board officials have approved the revised syllabus and it will be uploaded on the website soon. As there are less topics it is quite obvious that per-chapter weightage will increase. However, this won't change the maximum marks for any paper. Each paper will carry 100 marks including theory, practical and internal assessment. The topic wise weightage are tabulated below:
| Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|
| Triangles | 8 |
| Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables | 8 |
| Surface Areas and Volumes | 7 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| Quadratic Equations | 6 |
| Polynomials | 6 |
| Arithmetic Progressions | 6 |
| Introduction to Trigonometry | 5 |
| Constructions | 5 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 5 |
| Real Numbers | 4 |
| Some Applications of Trigonometry | 4 |
| Probability | 3 |
| Area Related to Circles | 3 |
| Total | 80 |
Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern: Social Science
There are a total of 5 subjects in the SSLC exam for Social Science. In the paper of 100 marks the maximum weightage is for History and Geography and the minimum is for Economics and Sociology. English will remain as a compulsory language paper of 100 marks. Candidates can choose Business Studies as an optional/elective subject but it will be mandatory to pass in the subject. The minimum pass marks for every paper will be 35% and aggregate marks shall also be 35%. The topic-wise weightage in the exam are as follows:
| Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| History | 25 |
| Political Science | 10 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Geography | 23 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Business Studies | 7 |
| Total | 80 |
Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern: English
English language and literature comprises three sections-(a) Reading (b) Writing (c) Grammar. The maximum weightage will be from the writing section and it is also a scoring section. Candidates will be required to write a letter to the editor, other formal and informal letters, notice, messages etc. Some important topics from the subject are Reading Comprehension, Punctuations, Noun, Articles, Adjectives, Verbs, Prepositions, Conjunction, Tenses, Sentences, Transformation of Sentences, Vocabulary etc.
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Karnataka SSLC Marking Scheme
There are seven subjects in Karnataka SSLC Exams like English, Hindi, General Hindi, Math’s, Science, Social Science and Computer. The detailed new exam pattern is yet be announced by the Board. The old marks distribution is given below:
| Name of the Subject | Marks Distribution | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Language Paper I Any one from the options available- Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu | 100 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Language Paper II Kannada English | 100 Marks Theory: 80 Marks Internal: 20 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Language Paper IIIHindi Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani and Tulu | 100 Marks Theory: 80 Marks Internal: 20 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mathematics | 100 Marks Theory: 80 Marks Internal: 20 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Science | 100 Marks Theory: 80 Marks Internal: 20 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Social Science | 100 Marks Theory: 80 Marks Internal: 20 Marks | 3 Hours |
Karnataka PUC-II Exam Pattern
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam syllabus has been slashed by 30% for the academic year 2021-22. Students can check the revised syllabus on the official website of the Board. Karnataka Board has also relased the blueprint of exam pattern of all the subjects.
Karnataka PUC II Exam Pattern: Science Stream
In the science stream there are a total of 6 subjects including the compulsory language paper, optional and elective paper. The total marks for each paper is 100. Apart from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics students can choose Biology as an optional subject for PCM-major and vice versa for PCB-major. Option for language paper will remain the same.
Karnataka PUC II Exam Pattern: Commerce Stream
Commerce stream consists of 3 main subjects- Accountancy, Economics and Business Studies. The language paper is compulsory and students can select the second language as the optional paper of the fifth subject. The syllabus for Economics, if reduced, will be in the same pattern for commerce as well as arts stream.
Karnataka PUC II Exam Pattern: Arts Stream
There are mainly 5 subjects in Arts stream which are compulsory. Students can keep psychology, home science, language paper etc as optional papers. History, Political Science, Geology, Geography, Economics are the main subjects. Each paper is of 100 marks and it is necessary to pass in the compulsory as well as the optional subjects.
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Karnataka Board: Revised Syllabus
Karnataka 2nd PUC and SSLC exam syllabus has been slashed by 30%. The pattern of reduction is similar to CBSE and the national level competitive exams like NEET and JEE Main. The syllabus is necessary to be revised in the said pattern as it will be beneficial for the candidates aspiring for national level entrance examination. If the syllabus of the two exams will be different then it will be difficult for the students to complete the both syllabus in such a short time as half of the academic year has already been completed.
Commerce: In the commerce stream there are three main subjects i.e. Accountancy, Economics and Business Studies. In Accountancy there are two parts in PUC-II: (a) Partnership and Company Accounts (b) Financial Statements. It is quite possible that part B will be omitted as the other topics are very important as per the higher course perspective.
Science: In this subject the syllabus will be revised as per the CBSE pattern of reduction of syllabus. The chapters which are important for the competitive exams will be retained so that preparation should go in-line for aspiring candidates. However, the NTA has not yet confirmed the reduction of syllabus for JEE Main, NEET or any other competitive exams.
Important Resources and Books
- As this is a formal educational board which requires 75% attendance to qualify for the examination. It is therefore advised to be steady in attending their classes. Regular attendance assures that the students can follow their syllabus and also evident any difficulties. Students can also get the guidance of their peers.
- Students can also attend coaching classes or individual/group tutoring to get a better grip and practice in their weaker subjects. Students require to understand that schools are leading and rest coaching, and extra classes are just complementary to it. Coaching classes can only give additional guidance and practice, not make the student study.
- They are an excellent resource for preparing and getting familiar with the paper pattern. Papers are accessible for all subjects. Annual/Supplementary, as well as example question papers, is available on the website.
- The textbooks given by the state board are the primary resource to inquire from. The books are published and approved by the board itself and cover the complete syllabus.
- There are also numerous reference books which the students can refer to. Know your syllabus well so that you know what and how to study. However, do not overburden yourself with too much study material.
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Karnataka Board Preparation Tips
The SSLC Examination needs a lot of preparation as the students have to cover the full portion of Class X syllabus. The few peaks stated here will be quite helpful for the students in their practice.
- Preparing With Schedule:
Having a proper schedule will not only help you to manage time but will also double your efficiency rate. Prioritizing chapters by listing them as per their marks weightage will help you to complete the syllabus last time.
- Prioritizing Board Textbooks:
Yes, despite knowing that the papers will be entirely based on the board textbooks, students often tend to ignore studying from board books and go for other readers. This mistake should be avoided, and students should first complete their BOARD BOOKS and then go for further.
- Giving Time For Self-study:
Self-studying is the main reason why students secure fewer marks despite joining coaching and tuitions. It is suggested to provide at least 3 hours a day for self-study. In this time you can revise the thing you learned that day.
- Self Analyzing Of Preparation:
This aspect plays an essential role after the completion of the syllabus. Self Analyzing helps you to analyze all the elements which need more attention. And the best way of self-analyzing is by solving papers and noting down the mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How to download sample/model paper of Karnataka SSLC and PUC exams?
Ans: Sample papers for Karnataka board exam are available on the official website, Follow the steps mentioned below to download the sample paper:
- Visit the official website of Karnataka Board.
- For downloading the model paper click on the download icon.
- Click on the blueprint section. After clicking on the blueprint, you can choose your desired subject and get a copy of the model paper.
- Take a printout of the pdf.
Ques. When will the board release the notification for the SSLC exam 2021-22?
Ans: The notification will be released in the month of December 2021. The date may extend depending on the situation of the country. The previous exams are still pending and so it will be difficult for the board to manage the regular schedule for the exams.
Ques. Will the reduced syllabus for Karnataka PUC II exam hamper the preparation of the students who are preparing for national level examination?
Ans: The syllabus will be reduced on the basis of the pattern followed by CBSE and other state boards. The syllabus of national level examinations is also likely to be reduced but the official notification is not announced yet. The candidates may face difficulties if any of the exams did not follow the uniform way of reduction of syllabus.
Ques. What will be the maximum marks in Karnataka SSLC examination 2022 after the implementation of reduced syllabus?
Ans: There shall be no change in the marking scheme of any subject. The maximum mark will remain the same and the passing marks will be 35% including all sections.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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