Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 2027 registration opens; schools apply by November 11

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has initiated the registration process for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam 1, 2027. Schools across Karnataka are required to register eligible Class 10 students for the board examination through their designated login on the official KSEAB website.

The deadline for schools to complete the registration process is November 11, 2026. This registration drive follows the release of the tentative examination schedule for the 2026-27 academic session, which includes dates for both SSLC and 2nd PUC examinations.

SSLC Exam 1 and 2 Schedule and Registration

The SSLC Exam 1, 2027, is scheduled to commence on March 22, 2027, and conclude on April 5, 2027. Following this, KSEAB has also announced that SSLC Exam 2 will take place from May 24 to May 31, 2027. Schools are directed to upload the list of eligible candidates along with their registration details within the stipulated timeframe.

The registration window is also open for private fresh candidates and repeaters who intend to appear for the Karnataka SSLC Exam 1, 2027, accessible through the official portal, kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The board has invited objections to the tentative SSLC Schedule 2027, which can be emailed to dpikseab@gmail.com by October 22, 2026. A final schedule will be published after considering these objections.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 and 2 Details

In parallel with the SSLC registration, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), formerly the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE), has also opened registration for the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1, 2027. The registration opening date for 2nd PUC was October 2026, with the last date for registration without a fine being November 11, 2026. An extended window for registration with a late fine will be available until November 2026.

The Karnataka 2nd PUC Examination 1 (Annual Examination 2027) is scheduled from February 27, 2027, to March 17, 2027. The 2nd PUC Examination 2 is slated for May 3 to May 15, 2027. Objections to the 2nd PUC schedule can be sent to directorpuekseab@gmail.com by October 22, 2026.

Eligibility and Fees for 2nd PUC Registration

For regular students appearing for the 2nd PUC Exam 1, 2027, registration forms must be collected from their respective Pre-University college offices. Eligibility criteria for the II PUC examination include passing Karnataka 1st PUC, maintaining a minimum of 75% attendance in Class 12, and possessing a valid SSLC registration number. Required documents for registration include the SSLC Marks Card, 1st PUC Statement of Marks, and recent passport-size photographs.

The total marks for each 2nd PUC subject are 100, comprising 80 marks for the written theory component and 20 marks for internal evaluation or practical assessment. Students must secure at least 35% overall (35 out of 100) in each subject, with individual passing scores in theory components. The fee structure for 2nd PUC registration varies by student category, as detailed below.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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