Karnataka SSLC Results 2026 Declared: 94.10% Students Pass
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the SSLC (Class 10) results for 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 94.10%. Girls outperformed boys, achieving a pass rate of 96.18%. Three students—Roopa Patil, Jahnavi, and Utsav—secured the top rank with perfect scores.
Key Highlights
- Karnataka SSLC 2026 results announced on April 23.
- Overall pass percentage stands at 94.10%.
- Girls achieve a higher pass rate than boys.
- Three students jointly secure the first rank.
- Results available on official websites like karresults.nic.in.
- Third language exam scores will be graded, not counted towards the total.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 results for 2026 on April 23, 2026. A remarkable overall pass percentage of 94.10% has been recorded, marking a significant improvement from previous years. This year, girls have once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass percentage of 96.18% compared to boys' 91.94%.
Three students have achieved the top position, securing a perfect score of 625 out of 625 marks. These high achievers are Roopa Patil, Jahnavi, and Utsav. The examination, which took place from March 18 to April 2, saw more than 8 lakh students appearing for the tests. The results are accessible on the official KSEAB websites, including karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in, as well as through DigiLocker.
A notable policy change for the 2026 academic year is that marks scored in the third language paper will no longer be considered for the overall score calculation. Instead, a grading system (A, B, C, or D) will be implemented for the third language, with attendance remaining mandatory. This decision effectively reduces the total marks for the SSLC examination from 625 to 525. The change was implemented following concerns about the indirect imposition of Hindi and aims to reduce the pressure associated with the third language subject.
District-wise performance also showed variations, with Dakshina Kannada emerging as the top-performing district with a 98.4% pass rate, while Kalaburagi recorded the lowest at 85.06%. Rural students have also shown better performance than their urban counterparts, with pass percentages of 94.80% and 93.2% respectively. Schools managed by unaided bodies also recorded the highest pass percentage at 95.4%.
The KSEAB has also indicated that a third SSLC examination, which was previously an option for students to improve their scores, will not be conducted for the 2025-26 academic cycle due to the improved overall performance. Students who do not qualify in the main examination will still have the opportunity to appear for supplementary examinations (Exam 2). The examination process itself saw some adjustments, with one paper being rescheduled due to Mahavir Jayanti. The overall pass percentage in 2025 was 62.34%, making the 2026 results a significant leap forward. The revised evaluation strategies and consistent academic monitoring are cited as contributing factors to this improved performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were the Karnataka SSLC 2026 results announced?
The Karnataka SSLC 2026 results were announced on April 23, 2026, at 12 PM.
What is the overall pass percentage for the Karnataka SSLC 2026 exams?
The overall pass percentage for the Karnataka SSLC 2026 exams is 94.10%.
Who are the toppers of the Karnataka SSLC 2026 exams?
Three students, Roopa Patil, Jahnavi, and Utsav, have secured the first rank with a perfect score of 625 out of 625 marks.
Where can I check my Karnataka SSLC 2026 results?
The results can be checked on the official KSEAB websites, including karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in, as well as via DigiLocker.
Will the third language marks be counted towards the final SSLC score in 2026?
No, from 2026 onwards, marks scored in the third language will be replaced by a grading system and will not be counted towards the student's overall score.