Karnataka Pre-University Certificate Examination
Karnataka Pre-University Certificate Examination

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: Result (OUT), Marks Memo, Pass Percentage

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026: The Karnataka Board has released the KSEAB 2 PUC Result 2026 on April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Students can download their marks memo at karresults.nic.in.

Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Exam 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 on April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Students who appeared for the exam can check their 2nd PUC result 2026 Karnataka via the official website - karresults.nic.in. The direct link to download the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 has been mentioned here.

Also Read: 2nd PUC Result 2026 Karnataka Live Updates

The Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Exam 1 was conducted from February 28 to March 17, 2026, in 1,217 examination centres. The board had released the final datesheet on November 4, 2025. A total of 7,10,363 students had registered for the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC exam 2026, out of which 6,46,801 students are freshers and the remaining 59,540 students are repeaters. The Karnataka board 2nd PUC Exam 2 will be conducted from April 25 to May 9, 2026. 

The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, conducts the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams in pen-and-paper mode. The board officials also release the syllabus and exam pattern for Karnataka Board class 12 exams on its official portal. Earlier, the Karnataka board had released the tentative datasheet for the Karnataka board 2nd PUC exam 2026. Students, parents, and the public were allowed to submit objections to the provisional timetables between September 20 and October 9, 2025.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 - Exam 1 Important Details 

Students can check the important statistics for the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 from the table below:

Particulars Details 
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 dates 2026 February 28 to March 17, 2026
Registered students 7,10,363
Freshers 6,46,801
Repeaters  50,540
Private Candidates  13,022
Examination Centres 1,217
Tentative Result date April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2026 - Highlights

Students can check the important details related to the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC exam 2026 in the table below:

Particulars 

Details

Name of the exam

Karnataka Pre-University Certificate Examination

Short name

Karnataka 2nd PUC

Conducting Body

Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB)

Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 dates

February 28 to March 17, 2026

Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2 dates

April 25 to May 9, 2026
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 3 dates To be notified

Exam mode

Offline

Exam level

Intermediate (class 12)

Official website

kseab.karnataka.gov.in

Official Result website of Karnataka 2nd PUC board

karresults.nic.in

Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 - Minimum passing marks required 

KSEAB has reduced the minimum passing marks for students from 35% to 30% this year. As per the official notice, students will now need to secure at least 30 marks in each subject, including theory and internal assessments, along with an overall 33% aggregate (198 out of 600 marks) to pass.

Students can check the image of the Karnataka II PUC official website below.

Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Official Website

Students can check the detailed Karnataka 2nd PUC exam time table 2026 in the table below.

The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2 date sheet was released online on November 4, 2025. Students can check the Karnataka PUC II exam 2 dates in the table below - 

Students appearing in the Karnataka Board class 12 exams 2026 can click on the direct link to download the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 and exam 2 time table 2026 provided below.

Students who have registered for the examination are eligible to get the Karnataka 2nd PUC admit card 2026. The admit card has been issued to students by their respective school authorities. Students must remember that they do not have to download the admit card on their own. The school head or authorities are responsible for downloading and distributing the admit card. However, private students have to download the hall tickets on their own from the official website. 

Karnataka 2nd PUC exam pattern has been designed by the Department of Pre-University Government of Karnataka. As per the pattern, the Karnataka 12th board exam will be of 100 marks. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours. Students can check the examination pattern on the official website, pue.karnataka.gov.in. 

The syllabus for the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam has been laid out by the Department of Pre-University Government of Karnataka. Students can check the official syllabus on the website. Since there are different streams, the syllabus is divided according to each subject. Given below are the important topics for each main subject in the Karnataka class 12 board exam.

Mathematics

  • Relations and functions 
  • Inverse trigonometric functions
  • Determinants
  • Matrices
  • Vector algebra
  • Applications of derivatives
  • Differential equations
  • Linear programming
  • Probability
  • Dimensional geometry

Physics

  • Current electricity
  • Magnetism and matter
  • Electromagnetic induction
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Wave optics
  • Ray optics and optical instruments
  • Atoms
  • Nuclei
  • Electric charges and fields
  • Alternating current
  • Dual nature of radiation and matter

Chemistry

  • D block elements
  • F block elements
  • Coordination compounds
  • Chemical kinetics
  • Electrochemistry
  • Solutions
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers
  • Haloalkanes and haloarenes
  • Biomolecules
  • Aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids

Economics

  • Introductory microeconomics
  • Production and costs
  • Theory of a firm under perfect competition
  • Market equilibrium
  • Macroeconomics
  • National income
  • Money and banking
  • Income determination
  • Budget and economy

While preparing for the Karnataka 2nd PUC board exam, students must remember a few key tips. Here are some of the preparation guidelines for students:

  • Prepare a timetable based on the difficulty level of the subjects. 
  • Create notes for theoretical subjects for better retention of topics
  • Clear the basics before moving on to the complicated topics
  • Remember to revise each topic before starting a new one
  • Practice as many questions for subjects like maths and physics as possible

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the result for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam be released?

The Karnataka board 2nd PUC result has been announced on April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

When will the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 be held?

The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam was conducted from February 28 to March 17, 2026, in pen-paper mode.

Who conducts the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam?

The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam is conducted by the Department of Pre-University Government of Karnataka.

What is 2nd PUC called in Karnataka?

PUC stands for ‘Pre-University Certificate’ in Karnataka Board exam. Whereas 2nd PUC is used for the students appearing for the second year of their intermediate or Class 12 exams.

What is the official website for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam?

The official websites for the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam are kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

Will the admit card for Karnataka 2nd PUC exam be released online?

Yes, the Karnataka 2nd PUC admit card was released online on the official website a few days before the exam. However, generally school students don’t have to download the hall ticket on their own as the school authorities do it on their behalf. Private students are required to download the admit card on their own.

Where can I check the syllabus for Karnataka 12th board exam?

The Karnataka 2nd PUC syllabus is available on the official website, pue.karnataka.gov.in.

What are the passing marks for Karnataka 12th board?

KSEAB has reduced the minimum passing marks for students from 35% to 30% this year. As per the official notice, students will now need to secure at least 30 marks in each subject, including theory and internal assessments, along with an overall 33% aggregate (198 out of 600 marks) to pass.

What is the duration of Karnataka 2nd PUC exam?

The Karnataka 12th Board Exam is generally 3 hours long.

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