The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will release the results for SSLC Class 10 Exam 1 in May 2026 and for Exam 2 and 3 in June/ July 2026. Results can be viewed or downloaded from the official websites: sslc.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in.

  • The SSLC 10th Exam 1 2026 Date sheet has been released by KSEAB on October 20, 2025.
  • Under the three-exam system, students get two additional chances to clear the SSLC Class 10 exams.
  • The 10th SSLC Exam will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. Exam 2 will be from May 18 to 25, 2026.
  • Last year, the SSLC Class 10 Exam 1 began on March 21, 2025, and results were published on May 30 at 11:30 PM via a Press Meet.
  • After the completion of the two Karnataka SSLC Preparatory Exams, the third will be held from February 23 to 28, 2026.
Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Result 2026 Download Link (To be Available Soon)

Also Check: Karnataka Board 2026 Class 10 Question Papers

Karnataka SSLC Result 2026

Key Summary

  • The SSLC exam 1 will be held from 28 February to 17 March, 2026.
  • The Karnataka SSLC results 2026 are expected in 1st week of April (tentatively).
  • Last year, the Karnataka SSLC results 2025 link was activated on 8 April at 1:30 PM.
  • An aggregate of 33% overall and 30% per subject is the minimum passing criteria.
  • The SSLC exam 2 and exam 3 are considered supplementary and improvement exams.

What is Karnataka10th SSLC Result 2026?

The SSLC 10th 2026 Results will be an overall assessment of how a candidate has performed in the Karnataka 10th board Exams.

  • The SSLC 2026 Exam 1 begins with First Language exam on March 18 and will continue till April 2, ending with the Social Studies exam.
  • The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination (KSEAB) board is expected to release the SSLC 10th Result 2026 in April 2026, based on recent trends.
  • To view the SSLC 2026 Results, one will need to enter their Registration number and Date of Birth on portals karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in/.
  • The SSLC 10th Result 2026 is a provisional marksheet. The original marksheet will have to be collected from respective school premises.

The board has introduced a new policy for 2026 aiming to improve results by requesting students to avoid TV/mobile usage from 7 PM to 9 PM, as reported by Oneindia Kannada.

Karnataka SSLC 2026 Result Highlights

On the basis of last year’s data, the KSEAB usually takes four weeks to publish the SSLC 10th Results after Exam 1 ends. The important dates for SSLC 10th Exam 2026 are tabulated:

Events Dates
Admit Card Release
  • Draft Admit Card for Practical Exams (Released on January 27, 2026)
Exam dates
  • Preparatory Exam 3 (February 23- 28, 2026)
  • March 18- April 2, 2026 (Exam 1)
Karnataka SSLC Result Date 2026 By the end of April (TBD)
Supplementary Exam/ Result 2026
  • May 18- 25, 2026 (Exam 2)
  • July 18- 25, 2026 (Exam 3)
Re-evaluated Result 2026 TBD

Will SSLC 2026 Exam Paper Be Tough? Check out this video by Namma Vedantu SSLC 10th​ 

This video explains how early preparation, meticulous revision and adhering to the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Syllabus will help perform well in the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam 1. It emphasises the importance of proper conceptual understanding and analytical thinking over rote learning.

Karnataka SSLC 2026 Result FAQs

Ques:How many days are left for the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exams?

Ans: As of now, the Karnataka SSLC 10th Preparatory Exam 1 and 2 have already ended on February 2, 2026. The SSLC 2026 Preparatory Exam 3 is scheduled from February 23, 2026. The actual SSLC 2026 Theory Exams will begin on March 18, 2026.

Ques:Is the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam tough?

Ans: The SSLC 2026 Exam can be considered to be of moderate difficulty, with 30% easy, 50% moderate and 20% tough questions. It is noteworthy that the KSEAB has discontinued the award of Grace Marks from the 2024- 2025 session.

How to Check Karnataka SSLC Results 2026?

The Karnataka SSLC 2026 Results can be checked in three different ways. Often, due to the heavy load on the official websites, they crash. In such a case, one shouldn't panic. Students can view their scores via Digilocker or through SMS, too.

Karnataka SSLC Results 2026: Check via Roll Number

The Karnataka 10th Results 2026 can be viewed online through the following steps:

  • Visit the karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in/ websites on a browser.
  • Navigate to click on the “Karnataka SSLC Results 2026” link.
  • Enter student-specific login credentials- Registration number and Date of Birth.
  • Click the “Submit” button.
  • You can view your scores.
  • Download the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Provisional Result for future reference.

Karnataka SSLC Results 2026: Check via DigiLocker

Provisional Marksheets will be uploaded on DigiLocker within a few hours of Karnataka SSLC 2026 Result declaration. This can be accessed via the following steps:

  • Open the DigiLocker Website via any browser.
  • Sign up with Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile number and Aadhaar number.
  • Verify using a six-digit Security Pin.
  • Click “Submit”.
  • Generate an Username and Password.
  • Go to the”Education” tab and select “Karnataka Board”.
  • Click on “SSLC Result 2026 Karnataka”.
  • Sign in to your account using Aadhaar number.
  • View/ download the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Result.

Karnataka SSLC Results 2026: Check via SMS

In case of connectivity issues or to avoid the official website crashes, students can obtain their scores via SMS as follows:

  • Open the messaging app on the mobile phone.
  • Type “KSEEB10”.
  • Send the text to 56263.
  • Students must receive their Karnataka SSLC 2026 Scores on the same mobile number.
  • Save a Screenshot of your scores.

How to Check Karnataka SSLC Results FAQs

Ques: The Kseab website for Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 is crashing. What to do?

Ans: Don’t panic. This happens very often. You can view your scores via SMS. Else, you can wait for some time after the media release of SSLC 2026 Result declaration and download the result from Digilocker.

Ques: Can I check Karnataka SSLC 2026 Result without Registration number?

Ans: No, the Registration number is required to view/ download SSLC 10th Result 2026 through offline or online modes. Check your SSLC 10th 2026 Admit Card for the Registration number or contact the school authorities if the former is lost.

Ques: How to check my friend’s SSLC 10th Result 2026?

Ans: It is very obvious to be curious about how your friend performed in the SSLC 10th Exams 2026. But, trying to check their scores without their knowledge is not ethical. Nevertheless, scores can only be viewed with the help of the student’s SSLC Registration number and Date of Birth.

Karnataka SSLC Results 2026: Passing Marks

A press release on October 19, 2025, announced the reduction in minimum aggregate passing marks in Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exams from 35% to 33%. This move is expected to enhance the pass percentages and help relax the pressure around the first board exams taken by the students. However, some academicians debate that this might backfire and reduce the standards of the exam.

Also Check: Press Release for Reduction in Karnataka SSLC 2026 Passing Marks

  • These new rules governing Passing marks will be effective from the 2025-26 session onwards.
  • The new rules are applicable to regular, repeat as well as private students appearing for the 2025- 2026 SSLC 10th Exams.
  • This implies one needs to score 33% in internal assessments as well as theory exams.
  • Furthermore, 30% marks would be required in each subject on a whole to pass.

Details Mentioned in Karnataka SSLC Result 2026

The Karnataka SSLC 2026 Result will contain Candidate-specific information as well as a Comprehensive Analysis of students' performance during the 2025- 26 session. This includes:

  • Candidate information (student name, registration number, DOB, father's name, mother's name)
  • Academic Performance (Scores obtained in Core Subjects and Languages, Total Marks obtained, and Maximum Possible Marks
  • Grades (Subject Grades, GPA, Percentage, Pass/ Fail/ Compartmental status)
  • Miscellaneous details (School name and Code, Centre name and Code)

How can Karnataka SSLC 2026 Grades be Interpreted?

The KSEAB will give grading to Karnataka SSLC 2026 candidates as per six-point grading scale from A+ to C. The marks corresponding to each Karnataka SSLC 2026 Grade are as follows:

Grades Marks Range Percentage
A+ 563- 625 90- 100
A 500- 562 80- 90
B+ 438- 499 70- 80
B 375- 437 60- 70
C+ 313- 374 50- 60
C 219- 312 35- 50

Ques: How to calculate my Karnataka SSLC 2026 GPA?

Ans: The Grade Point Average for the 2026 SSLC exam can be computed by adding the Grade Points received and then dividing the latter by the number of subjects. The SSLC 2026 Marksheet usually provides the letter-grades and the percentage marks. To know your Grade Points, convert the letter-grades to grade point: A+= 9.0- 10.0, A= 8.0- 8.9 points, and so on.

For Example, if you have secured A+ (10 points) in three subjects, A (9 points) in one subject and B (7 points) in two subjects, your GPA comes out to be, (10*3+9+7*2)/6 ,i.e. 8.8 (approximately).

Ques: What are the Passing Marks for SSLC 2026?

Ans: In accordance with the Revised rules for SSLC 2026 Passing Marks, a student is expected to satisfy the following criteria to pass the exam:

  • Score at least 206 marks out of 625, as a whole in all the subjects.
  • Score at least 30 marks in Theory and Internal Exams separately.
  • Obtain 38 marks in the 125-mark Language 1 paper.

Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026: Revaluation

Students can apply for re-evaluation of their answer scripts if they are dissatisfied with their 10th SSLC Results 2026. This requires an Application for the Scanned Copies of the Answer scripts, followed by the revaluation request and payment of the appropriate fees. All applications must be made via the KSEAB website.

The following steps should be followed to opt for Revaluation of Karnataka SSLC 2026 Results:

  • Apply for Scanned Copies of the SSLC 2026 Answer Scripts for desired subjects through KSEAB website by paying the fees. If online payment is not feasible, pay though a challan at any bank.
  • After going through the checked answer scripts, students can choose whether to opot for revaluation or retotalling.
  • Applications for re-checking must be submitted via the KSEAB website. Last year, the Karnataka Mobile One App also allowed Revaluation Request Submission.
  • Payments must be made via Credit/ Debit card or Online Banking.
  • You should receive an SMS regarding the status of your revaluation request.

Ques: Is the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Revaluation risky?

Ans: The board urges students to go for a rechecking of answer scripts only after they have browsed through their corrected SSLC 2026 answer scripts. Only students who are still sure of discrepancies in their score must go for revaluation with payment of appropriate fee. If there is any error in the totalling of marks, one should go for the retotalling of their scores. The latter is free of charge.

Karnataka SSLC Compartment Exams 2026

The KSEAB will conduct the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam 2, which is equivalent to the SSLC Compartmental/Supplementary Exams. Students who failed to secure the passing marks in one or more subjects in SSLC 2026 are eligible to take Exam 2.

  • For session 2025-2026, the SSLC Exam 2 will be held from May 18 to May 25, 2026.
  • This will help students who failed one or more subjects in the Karnataka SSLC 2026 Exam 1 to improve their marks.
  • Applications for the SSLC 2026 Compartment Exam must be submitted through the KSEAB website when the window reopens after Exam 1 Results.
  • Students will have to score a minimum of 30% in each subject as well as maintain a 33% aggregate on the whole.

How to check the supplementary exam result?

Students can check the Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 and 3 results 2026 by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in.
  • Open the “Karnataka SSLC Supplementary Exam Result 2026”.
  • Enter the registration no. and DOB for accessing the scores.
  • Click “Submit” to view and download SSLC Compartmental Result 2026.

Ques: If I pass SSLC 2026 via the Compartment Exams, will it reflect in my marksheet?

Ans: Yes, your SSLC 2026 final marksheet will declare you ”Passed”, and “Comptt” might be mentioned adjacent to the subjects that you passed via a Compartment Exam. You will also receive a separate marksheet for the SSLC 2026 Compartment Exam separately before the revised marksheet.

Karnataka SSLC 2025 Exam Statistics

The SSLC Karnataka Exam 2025 Results were declared by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) on May 2, 2025. The 2025 Exams resulted in a 66.14% pass rate among the 7,90,890 students who had taken the exams. The overall passing rate across all the categories was 62.34% at the end of Exam 1 Results 2025 declaration.

The analysis of passing rates across the three 2025 SSLC Exams are as follows:

Statistic Appeared Passed Pass %
Exam 1 842173 524984 62.34
Exam 2 278355 84597 30.39
Exam 3 209374 38679 21.18

Source: Karnataka SSLC 2025 Results

Check Karnataka SSLC Results 2025: Subject-wise Top Marks Secured

Subject Top Marks Number of Students
First Language 125 9573
Second Language 100 7057
Third Language 100 17909
Mathematics 100 3262
Science 100 2451
Social studies 100 7974

Source: Karnataka SSLC 2025 Results

Check Karnataka SSLC Results 2025: Grade-wise Breakup

A total of 1,51,602 candidates secured 80% or above in the 2025 SSLC Exam. The number of students corresponding to grades A+ through C in SSLC Exam 1 is tabulated as below.

Grade Number of Candidates
A+ (90- 100) 55066
A (80- 89) 96536
B+ (70- 79) 114852
B (60- 69) 126541
C+ (50- 59) 109762
C (35- 49) 20318

Source: Karnataka SSLC 2025 Results

Check Karnataka SSLC Results 2025: Demographic Analysis

The Girls outperformed Boys in SSLC 2025 Exam 1 Result with a more than a 10% higher passing percentage. The total number of test takers featured more Girls than Boys in the 2025 edition of the Karnataka 10th SSLC Exams.

Gender Boys Girls
Students Appeared 390311 400579
Students Passed 226636 296438
Pass % 58.07 74

Greater number of SSLC 2025 Exam 1 candidates were from relatively Rural areas. Students from Rural regions were just slightly behind their friends from Urban regions.

Settlements Rural Urban
Students Appeared 455444 335466
Students Passed 298175 224900
Pass % 65.47 67.05

Source: Karnataka SSLC 2025 Results

FAQs

Ques: What is the 10th SSLC 2026 marking scheme?

Ans: The exam comprises a 80 marks theory exam and 20 marks internal assessments (FA1, FA2, FA3, FA4).

Ques: How to check if I passed Karnataka SSLC 2026 with Distinction?

Ans: Students who secure 85% and above are said to pass with distinction. In the 10th SSLC 2026 marksheet, you can refer to the subject-specific grades. A+ or A grade usually refers to passing with Distinction.

Ques: What can I study after 10th SSLC 2026?

Ans: It is advisable to choose your preferred stream among Science, Commerce or Humanities to pursue your plus 2 I.e, Class XI and XII. However, one can skip this and choose from the various Diploma courses (Polytechnic, Engineering, Hotel Management, etc) after passing their 10th SSLC 2026.

Ques: What is the duration of SSLC 2026?

Ans: All the SSLC 10th Theory exams are for three hours each. Students will be given a 15-minute Reading time prior to attempting questions. The First language and other core subject exams are from 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM and the Second and Third language exams are from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.