Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC 2027 Exam Timetable: Full Exam 1 and Exam 2 Dates
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the 2027 exam timetable for SSLC (Class 10) and 2nd PUC (Class 12) students. As in recent years, there are two exams for each class. Exam 1 is the main board exam, and Exam 2 is held later for students who want to improve their marks or did not pass.
At a glance
| Exam | Dates (2027) |
|---|---|
| 2nd PUC Exam 1 | 27 February – 17 March |
| SSLC Exam 1 | 22 March – 5 April |
| 2nd PUC Exam 2 | 3 May – 15 May |
| SSLC Exam 2 | 24 May – 31 May |
SSLC Exam 1, 2027: subject-wise dates
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 22 March | First Language (Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit and others) |
| 25 March | Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music |
| 27 March | Second Language (English, Kannada) |
| 30 March | Mathematics, Sociology |
| 2 April | Third Language (Hindi, Kannada, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Konkani, Tulu and others) |
| 3 April | Junior Technical School (JTS) subjects |
| 5 April | Social Science |
Timings: First Language, core subjects and JTS subjects run from 10:00 am to 1:15 pm. Second and Third Language papers run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
2nd PUC Exam 1, 2027: subject-wise dates
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 27 February | Kannada, Arabic |
| 1 March | English |
| 2 March | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French |
| 3 March | Geography, Psychology |
| 4 March | Sociology, Physics |
| 5 March | Accountancy |
| 8 March | Chemistry, Education, Basic Maths |
| 9 March | Economics, Geology |
| 11 March | Hindustani Music and vocational (NSQF) subjects |
| 12 March | Business Studies, Mathematics |
| 13 March | Optional Kannada, Logic, Home Science |
| 15 March | Political Science, Biology, Computer Science |
| 16 March | History, Statistics, Electronics |
| 17 March | Hindi |
Important for SSLC students
- Schools are registering students for SSLC Exam 1, 2027 on the KSEAB website. The reported last date for schools is 11 November 2026. Check with your school that your name, photo and subjects are correct.
- Private and repeater candidates should contact the board or their exam centre for their registration process.
Preparation tip
With the exam order now known, plan your revision in the same order. Start with the First Language (SSLC) or the first two papers (2nd PUC), and keep the gap days for your toughest subjects.
Please note: Exam dates can be revised by the board. Always confirm the latest timetable on the official KSEAB website or with your school before the exams.
Source: Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, kseab.karnataka.gov.in