Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 and 2 dates out for 2027: what changes for aspirants

In short

Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 is scheduled from March 22 to April 5, 2027.
Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 is scheduled from May 24 to May 31, 2027.
The KSEAB SSLC Blueprint 2026–27 and Karnataka Board Class 10 Textbooks are available on the board’s official website.
Practical and oral assessments for JTS subjects will be conducted at respective schools on April 6, 2027, for Exam 1 and June 1, 2027, for Exam 2.
Students eligible for disability-related examination accommodations will receive additional time based on the standard paper duration.

The Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board (KSEAB) has announced the examination schedules for the 2027 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam 1 and Exam 2. The board has also released the exam pattern and blueprint for the upcoming examinations, providing students with a framework for planning their revision and preparation.

This announcement follows the 2026 examination cycle, which also included a three-exam system for SSLC (Class 10). The KSEAB continues this system for 2027, offering three attempts: Exam 1 (Main Exam), Exam 2, and Exam 3. The official portal for all related information is kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

SSLC 2027 Examination Schedule and Timings

The Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 for 2027 is scheduled to commence on March 22, 2027, and conclude by early April, specifically on April 5, 2027. Following this, Exam 2 is set to begin on May 24, 2027, and will run until May 31, 2027. These dates are crucial for students to plan their academic year and revision strategies.

A 15-minute reading period will be provided to students before they begin writing their answers for both 2027 exams. Examination timings vary by subject category, with most papers scheduled from 10:00 am to 1:15 pm, allowing three hours for writing. Second and third language papers will have a duration of two hours and 45 minutes, while NSQF examinations are scheduled for two hours.

Exam Session	Start Date	Period
Exam 1	March 22, 2027	March to early April
Exam 2	May 24, 2027	May 24 to May 31

Examination category	Scheduled hours	Writing duration
First-language papers	10:00 am – 1:15 pm	3 hours
Core subject papers	10:00 am – 1:15 pm	3 hours
JTS examinations	10:00 am – 1:15 pm	3 hours
Second- and third-language papers	10:00 am – 1:00 pm	2 hours 45 minutes
NSQF examinations	10:00 am – 12:15 pm	2 hours

Exam Pattern, Blueprint, and Subject-Specific Details

The Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern 2027 provides an overview of the question paper structure, maximum marks, and examination duration for the KSEAB examinations. Students preparing for the 2026–27 academic session can refer to the subject-wise final examination blueprint, which is available on the board’s official website, alongside the Karnataka Board Class 10 Textbooks.

Practical and oral assessments for JTS subject codes 56, 57, 58, and 59 will take place at the respective schools. For Exam 1, these practicals are scheduled for April 6, 2027, and for Exam 2, they will be held on June 1, 2027. Subject codes 15 and 60 apply exclusively to students studying at Adarsha Vidyalayas. Hindustani and Carnatic music examinations are scheduled for the afternoon, from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm, and include both a theory component and a practical assessment.

Subject	Written Exam Marks	Exam Duration
First Language	100	3 hours 15 minutes
Second Language	100	3 hours 15 minutes
Third Language	Check the applicable blueprint	Check the applicable blueprint
Mathematics	80	3 hours 15 minutes
Science	80	3 hours 15 minutes
Social Science	80	3 hours 15 minutes

JTS Practical and Oral Examinations Dates (2027)
Examination session	Practical examination date
Exam 1	April 6, 2027
Exam 2	June 1, 2027

Hindustani and Carnatic Music Examination Components (2027)
Component	Timing
Theory paper	2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Practical examination	3:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Guidelines for Students and Previous Year Context

Students eligible for disability-related examination accommodations will receive additional time according to the standard duration of the paper. For instance, a three-hour paper will allow an extra 60 minutes, while a two-hour and 30-minute paper will permit an additional 50 minutes. It is mandatory for students to carry the official Karnataka SSLC 2026 Hall Ticket to the exam centre. Mobile phones, smart watches, or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.

The Karnataka Education Board continues its three-exam system for SSLC (Class 10), comprising Exam 1 (Main Exam), Exam 2, and Exam 3. For context, the Karnataka SSLC (Class 10) exams 2026 were conducted from March 18 to April 2, 2026, in offline (pen and paper) mode. The Karnataka SSLC Exam Time Table 2026 was officially released on November 5, 2025, with preparatory exams held in February 2026 and SSLC Exam-2 (Supplementary) 2026 scheduled from May 18 to 25, 2026.