Karnataka SSLC exam 2027 dates out: March 22 to April 5 for over 8 lakh students

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the expected dates for the Karnataka SSLC Exam 2026-27, with examinations scheduled to run from March 22 to April 5, 2027. These crucial Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations are expected to be conducted in offline mode across Karnataka.

The SSLC exams are a significant milestone for students completing their secondary education in the state. Historically, a large number of candidates participate, with 8,40,000 students appearing in 2024 and 7,00,619 in 2023, underscoring the scale of these annual assessments.

SSLC Exam Schedule and Duration

The Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Timetable 2027 indicates that the main examinations will commence on March 22, 2027, and conclude on April 5, 2027. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to release the detailed timetable on its official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, prior to the examinations. The official notification from KSEAB will confirm the exact examination dates.

For most subjects, the examination duration will be 3 hours and 15 minutes, which includes an additional 15 minutes specifically allocated for reading the question paper. These exams typically begin at 10:15 am and conclude by 1:30 pm. However, NSQF (National Skills Qualifications Framework) subjects will have a shorter duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. The Karnataka Music/Hindustani Music Theory exam is scheduled from 2 pm to 3:45 pm, followed by the Practical exam from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm. Differently abled candidates will receive one hour extra for 3-hour question papers and 40 minutes extra for 2-hour question papers.

Preparatory and Compartment Exam Information

In preparation for the main examinations, preparatory exams are expected to be conducted around February 2027. These preparatory assessments aim to help students familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and marking scheme. Students are advised to refer to previous years’ question papers for practice.

For candidates who may need to re-appear for subjects, compartment examinations are provisionally scheduled for June 2027. The structure and subjects for these compartment exams are outlined below, reflecting the board’s commitment to providing opportunities for students to complete their secondary education successfully.

Student Participation Trends

The Karnataka SSLC examinations consistently see quite a few students participating each year. Data from previous years indicates a consistent trend of over 8 lakh students appearing for the exams. This high participation rate underscores the significance of these examinations for the state’s education system.

The 2026–27 examinations are expected to follow the established schedule and assessment structure prescribed by the board, maintaining continuity in the evaluation process for secondary education students in Karnataka.

Further reading

• Karnataka SSLC exam 2027 dates out: Check expected schedule, pattern, syllabus
• Karnataka SSLC Exam Pattern 2027 released: marks, duration, and blueprint details out
• Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 and 2 dates out for 2027: what changes for aspirants
• Karnataka Board SSLC, 2nd PUC exam 2027 datesheets released today: check schedule
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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