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SSLC and PUC Exams: Karnataka Education Department Shifts Back to Two Main Exams
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:30
SSLC and PUC Exams: Karnataka Education Department Shifts Back to Two Main Exams
  • •The Department of Education has decided to conduct only two main exams for SSLC and PUC students starting this year, replacing the three-exam system used over the past two years.
  • •The decision was taken following concerns that the three-exam system disrupted the academic calendar and higher education admission processes.
  • •Repeaters and private candidates have been given until November 11 to complete their registration through school and college logins.
  • •Strict instructions have been issued to correct any errors in student details via the SATS software before proceeding with registration.
  • •KSEAB has released the provisional timetable for 2nd PUC Exam-1, scheduled from February 27 to March 17, 2027, and Exam-2 from May 3 to May 15, 2027.

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The Department of Education has decided to conduct only two main exams instead of three, starting this academic year, following record results last year. This decision aims to prevent disruptions to the academic calendar and higher education admission processes.

Headmasters and principals must complete the registration process for repeaters and private candidates through their school login via the SATS software by November 11. Student information errors must be corrected in the SATS software before proceeding with registration.

According to the provisional timetable released by the KSEAB, 2nd PUC Exam-1 is scheduled from February 27 to March 17, 2027, and Exam-2 from May 3 to May 15, 2027. For SSLC students, Annual Exam 1 will take place from March 22 to April 5, 2027, followed by Exam 2 from May 24 to 31, 2027.