Karnataka SSLC 2026 Results: 94.1% Pass Rate Announced
The Karnataka SSLC 2026 results have been declared with an impressive 94.1% pass rate. Over 8 lakh students appeared for the Class 10 examinations, with results available on official websites, DigiLocker, and via SMS. Three students achieved a perfect score of 100%.
Key Highlights
- Karnataka SSLC 2026 results declared on April 23rd.
- Overall pass percentage stands at a high 94.1%.
- Results available on karresults.nic.in and DigiLocker.
- Three students achieve 100% marks.
- Girls outperformed boys with a 96.18% pass rate.
- Rural students showed a higher pass percentage than urban students.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 results for 2026 on April 23rd. The overall pass percentage for this year's examination is a remarkable 94.1%, marking a significant improvement from previous years.. This achievement is considered historic, with a substantial increase in the pass rate compared to last year's 80.04%.
Over 9 lakh students registered for the SSLC examinations, with more than 8 lakh candidates appearing for the exams conducted across the state from March 18 to April 2, 2026. The results were officially declared at 12 PM during a press conference in Bengaluru.
Students can access their marksheets on various platforms. The primary official websites are karresults.nic.in, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, and sslc.karnataka.gov.in. In addition to these, digital marksheets are available via DigiLocker, and students can also receive their results through SMS by sending a specific format to 56263. The KarnatakaOne mobile application also provides access to the results.
This year's results saw exceptional performance, with three students—Roopa Patil, Jahnavi, and Utsav—securing the first rank and achieving a perfect score of 100%. The results also highlighted a trend of girls outperforming boys, with a pass percentage of 96.18% for girls compared to 91.94% for boys. This represents a significant improvement from the previous year, where girls had a pass percentage of 85.70% and boys 74.25%.
Furthermore, rural students demonstrated a higher pass rate than their urban counterparts. Rural students achieved a pass percentage of 94.80%, while urban students recorded 93.2%. This contrasts with the previous year when urban students had a slightly higher pass percentage.
To pass the Karnataka SSLC examination, students must secure at least 35% marks in each subject. They also need a minimum of 40 out of 150 marks in theory papers and 30 out of 50 in practical exams. Students who do not meet the passing criteria will have an opportunity to appear for supplementary examinations later in the year.
The examination was conducted across 2,871 centers in the state. The decision to conduct only one SSLC exam this year, instead of the previous two, has also been noted. With the results now declared, students can download their provisional marksheets for future use, with original marksheets expected to be issued by schools within 10-15 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were the Karnataka SSLC 2026 results declared?
The Karnataka SSLC 2026 results were declared on April 23, 2026, at 12 PM.
What is the overall pass percentage for Karnataka SSLC 2026?
The overall pass percentage for the Karnataka SSLC 2026 examination is 94.1%.
Where can students check their Karnataka SSLC 2026 results?
Students can check their results on the official websites karresults.nic.in, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, sslc.karnataka.gov.in, and also via DigiLocker, SMS, and the KarnatakaOne app.
How many students secured 100% marks in the Karnataka SSLC 2026 exams?
Three students secured 100% marks in the Karnataka SSLC 2026 examinations.