The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is the official state authority responsible for conducting the SSLC (Class 10) and 2nd PUC (Class 12) examinations. Established in 2022 through the merger of the former SSLC and Pre-University boards, KSEAB plays a key role in designing syllabi, conducting exams, evaluating answer scripts, and issuing certificates for all affiliated schools and colleges in Karnataka.

Major Exam Reforms & New Assessment System

In recent years, KSEAB has introduced significant reforms to make exams more student-friendly and aligned with NEP 2020 guidelines.

Three-Exam System

The traditional main + supplementary exam model has been replaced with three exam opportunities in a year – Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3.

 

Students can appear in all three, and only their best score will be considered for the final marksheet.

 

This change reduces exam stress and gives students multiple chances to improve their results.

 

However, due to low participation in the third exam, the Education Department is considering removing Exam 3 from the next academic year.

 

New Question Paper Pattern

Fewer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and more descriptive, application-based questions.

 

Marks distribution now focuses on understanding (40%), application (20%), diagram work (15%), and higher-order thinking (5%).

 

The aim is to reduce rote learning and encourage concept clarity.

 

Proposed Changes for 2026 Onwards

Lowering pass marks from 35% to 33%, in line with CBSE standards.

 

Reducing total marks for the First Language paper from 125 to 100.

 

Introducing dual-level question papers (basic & standard) for Mathematics and Science to cater to different learning levels.

 

KSEAB Results 2025: Key Highlights

SSLC (Class 10)

Pass percentage: 62.34% (down from 73.4% in 2024)

 

Girls outperform boys: Around 74% of girls passed vs 58% of boys.

 

Over 8.9 lakh students appeared for the exams.

 

2nd PUC (Class 12)

Pass percentage: Around 73.5%

 

Science, Commerce, and Arts toppers celebrated across Karnataka.

 

Girls once again secured higher pass rates in all streams.

 

Syllabus Updates

No major syllabus changes for the 2025 exams.

 

Students are expected to cover 100% of the prescribed syllabus.

 

NEP-aligned curriculum changes are expected in the coming years, focusing on competency-based learning.

 

How Students Can Access KSEAB Results

Official portals for result checking.

 

SMS service for instant score updates.

 

DigiLocker access for downloading digital mark sheets.

 

Physical mark sheets are provided by schools a few weeks after results.

 

The Road Ahead

KSEAB’s State Board ongoing reforms from flexible exam patterns to reduced pass marks and modernized paper formats are part of a larger move to make Karnataka’s education system more inclusive, stress-free, and skill-oriented.
 Students, parents, and educators are encouraged to stay updated with official announcements to adapt to changes effectively.