Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026 Declared: Check Marks Today, April 9

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) officially declared the Karnataka 2nd PUC (Class 12) Result 2026 today, April 9, 2026. Students across the state can access their eagerly awaited results online starting from 3:00 PM IST. This declaration comes after the exams were conducted from February 28 to March 17, 2026. The results are accessible on the official websites: `karresults.nic.in`, `kseab.karnataka.gov.in`, and `pue.karnataka.gov.in`. Additionally, students have the option to check their scores via DigiLocker, the KarnatakaOne Mobile App, and WhatsApp. Initially, the results were slated for April 7, but the announcement was postponed due to the model code of conduct in effect in Karnataka for bye-elections. Following the online release of scores, the KSEAB is scheduled to host a press conference at 6:15 PM IST today. This briefing will provide a comprehensive analysis of the year's performance, including the announcement of state toppers and detailed district-wise statistics. A total of 7,10,363 students registered for the 2nd PUC exams in 2026, encompassing 6,46,801 first-time candidates, 50,540 repeaters, and 13,022 private candidates from 5,174 colleges across Karnataka. The examination process saw 2,92,645 students from the Science stream, 2,11,174 from Commerce, and 1,42,982 from Arts. Significant changes have been implemented regarding the passing criteria for the 2nd PUC exams this year. The KSEAB has reduced the minimum passing marks from 35% to 30% per subject. Students are now required to secure at least 30 marks in each subject, including both theory and internal assessments. Furthermore, an overall aggregate of 33% (equivalent to 198 out of 600 marks) is necessary to pass the examination. It is crucial for students in subjects with practical components to pass both the theory and practical exams separately. For instance, in an 80-mark theory paper, a student needs to score 24 marks, and in a 70-mark paper, 21 marks are required. The Karnataka Board has also introduced a new examination structure for 2026, featuring three annual exams – PUC exam 1, 2, and 3. This innovative system allows students multiple opportunities to improve their scores, with the best score among the attempts being considered for the final result. This new approach replaces the traditional supplementary examination system with these annual assessments. Students who encounter any discrepancies in their provisional marks memo, such as incorrect names, roll numbers, or marks, are advised to promptly contact their respective schools or PU colleges and report the error to KSEAB. The provisional online marksheet serves as a temporary document until original certificates are issued by the schools, and students are recommended to download and print multiple copies for future reference and admission processes.

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