Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics mid-term exam on October 6, 2026

The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, is set to conduct the Karnataka 2nd PUC Mid-Term Examination 2026-27 for the Economics subject on October 6, 2026. This examination, which is for Class 12 students across both Commerce and Arts streams, will take place from 9 AM to 12 PM.

The broader window for the Karnataka 2nd PUC mid-term examinations for the academic year 2026-27 spans from September 28 to October 9, 2026. The Economics exam is a non-practical subject, carrying a total of 100 marks, with 80 marks allocated for the theory paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Economics Mid-Term Examination Details

The Economics mid-term examination will be conducted offline and will have a duration of three hours. Students are advised to refer to their respective school timetables for precise exam dates, as these may vary. The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, is the conducting authority for this examination.

Following the examination, the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Mid-Term Question Paper 2026-27 PDF will be made available for download. Also, subject experts will create an unofficial answer key for students to cross-check their responses and estimate their scores.

Exam Pattern and Preparation Resources

For non-practical subjects like Economics, the examination pattern consists of an 80-mark theory paper and 20 marks for internal assessment. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has published Karnataka PUC Model Question Papers 2025 on its official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, which are developed according to new guidelines.

The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, has also released the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Model Question Paper 2026-27 to assist students in their preparation. Mid-term question papers are generally prepared at the school level, and the board provides mock papers to aid students. Previous year question papers are also considered useful for practice.

Comparison with Previous Economics Exam

The Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics exam in the previous academic year, 2026, was held on March 10, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM. Results for that examination were expected in April 2026. The theory paper for Economics in 2026 was structured into five parts (Parts A-E), encompassing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill-in-the-blanks, match-the-following, and descriptive questions.

The passing criteria for the 2026 Economics exam required a minimum of 24 out of 80 marks in the theory paper and an overall aggregate of 35%. The Karnataka Mid Term Examinations for the academic year 2025-26 were conducted in September-October 2025 for both 1st and 2nd PUC students.

Further reading

• Karnataka 2nd PUC mid-term exams ongoing till October 9
• Karnataka 1st PUC mid-term exams begin today: answer keys to follow after October 8
• Karnataka SSLC third language mid-term exam on September 25
• Karnataka Class 9 Mid-Term Exam: Download answer keys after exams by Sep 30
• Karnataka Class 7 Mid-Term: Download answer keys after September 30, 2026

Written by Nishit Kumar

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