
The wait is almost over for over 7 lakh Karnataka students. Here is everything you need to know before the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 drops. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially confirmed that the KSEAB 2nd PUC Result 2026 — equivalent to the Karnataka Class 12 board result — will be declared on April 9, 2026. Students across the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams who sat for the Karnataka PUC 2 examination this year can access their results on the official portals: kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is in the final stages of processing the Class 12 results. While the exams wrapped up on March 17, the evaluation process was expedited to help students prepare for upcoming entrance exams like CET and NEET.
Expected Date: April 7, 2026
Official Time: Likely 11:00 AM
Primary Portals: * karresults.nic.in (Fastest server)
kseab.karnataka.gov.in (Official board site)
This year, the competition is intense. A total of 7,10,363 students registered, with the Science stream leading the numbers. Here is the distribution:
Science: 2,92,645 students
Commerce: 2,11,174 students
Arts: 1,42,982 students
In a massive relief for students, the KSEAB has lowered the passing percentage. Unlike previous years where 35% was the hurdle, the 2026 criteria are more accessible:
Individual Subject: You now need 30% (Theory + Practical combined).
Aggregate Total: You must score at least 33% overall (198/600) to pass the course.
Why the change? The government aims to improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), which was lagging behind neighboring states like Tamil Nadu.
When the link goes live, the servers often slow down. Follow this specific sequence to get your result fast:
Open Incognito Mode: This prevents cache issues during high traffic.
Enter Registration Number: Found on your Hall Ticket.
Select Stream: Ensure you pick the correct one (Science/Commerce/Arts).
Verify Info: Ensure your name and father's name are spelled correctly on the digital copy.
Pro-Tip: If the website doesn't load, use the SMS Service. Send
KAR12 <REGISTRATION_NUMBER>to 56263 to receive your marks instantly.
Looking at last year's data helps set expectations:
Overall Pass Percentage: 69.16%
Girls vs Boys: Girls outperformed boys (77.88% vs 68.20%).
Top Performers: General Category students hit a 87% pass rate, while Science students in Government colleges maintained a strong 82.20%.
What details are required to check the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result? You only need your Registration Number and your Subject Stream (Science, Arts, or Commerce).
Is the online marksheet valid for college admissions? Yes, the digital marksheet is valid for provisional admission. However, you must collect the original hard copy from your PU college later.
What happens if I fail one or two subjects? KSEAB will conduct Exam 2 (Supplementary) in May 2026. Under the new guidelines, you can also appear for improvement exams if you want to boost your score.
What are the KSEAB helpline numbers? If you face issues with your result, contact the board at 080-23310075 or 080-23310076.
We will update the Direct Result Link the second it is activated by the Minister. Stay tuned for the district-wise topper list and pass percentage analysis!