The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) officially announced the results for the II PUC Exam-1 2026 today, April 9, at 3:00 PM. Following the completion of examinations held between February 28 and March 17, the board has recorded a significant surge in academic performance this year.
Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 @karresults.nic.in: KSEAB 10th Marks Card Download
Result Highlights and Statistics
The 2026 results show a remarkable improvement in the overall pass percentage compared to previous years. Out of the 7.10 lakh students who registered, approximately 6.32 lakh appeared for the examination.
- Overall Pass Percentage: 86.48% (a sharp rise from last year’s 73.45%).
- Gender Performance: Girls have once again outperformed boys.
- Girls: 88.70%
- Boys: 83.65%
- Stream-wise Pass Percentage:
- Science: 91.69%
- Commerce: 88.04%
- Arts: 72.86%
How to Check Your Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026?
Students can now access their scorecards through multiple official platforms. To check the results, you will need your Registration Number and Stream/Subject Combination.
1. Official Websites
2. Digital Access (New Initiatives)
For the first time, the board has integrated DigiLocker for instant digital marks cards.
- DigiLocker: Log in to digilocker.gov.in or the app to download a verified digital copy.
- Other Apps: Results are also available via the KarnatakaOne and UMANG mobile applications.
- SMS/WhatsApp: The board is sending results directly to registered mobile numbers to reduce website traffic.
Students are advised to cross-verify the details on their digital scorecards—specifically their names and subject codes—against their hall tickets to ensure there are no clerical discrepancies. Any errors should be reported to the college principal immediately for correction via the KSEAB portal.
Detailed Scorecard Breakdown
The 2026 result portal offers more than just a pass/fail status. To ensure transparency and provide students with a clear academic roadmap, each digital scorecard is meticulously detailed. Every candidate’s result includes:
- Personal Credentials: Candidate’s full name and unique registration number.
- Subject-Specific Performance: A comprehensive list of subjects with the corresponding marks obtained in each.
- Performance Summary: The aggregate marks (total score) achieved across all disciplines.
- Final Outcome: The overall result status (Pass/Fail/Distinction), offering a total overview of the student’s academic standing.
Passing Criteria and Revaluation
The board previously announced a reduction in the minimum passing marks for this academic year. Students are now required to secure at least 30 marks in each subject (including theory and internal assessments) with an overall aggregate of 33% to clear the exam.
Note: Students unsatisfied with their marks can apply for re-totaling or revaluation. The application window and fee details will be updated on the KSEAB portal shortly.
What’s Next? (Exam-2 Schedule)
For students who wish to improve their scores or those who did not clear Exam-1, the board has already released the timetable for Exam-2.
| Event | Date |
| Exam-2 Commencement | April 25, 2026 |
| Exam-2 Conclusion | May 8, 2026 |
The KSEAB Chairman, Prakash GT Nittali, congratulated the students on their achievements and encouraged those appearing for the upcoming supplementary cycle to utilize the remaining time effectively.
