Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 passing marks
KSEAB requires at least 30% per subject and 33% aggregate to pass the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026, the board has confirmed. You must clear theory and practical components separately; failing one part means the subject is not passed.
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 passing marks: what you must score
Theory minimums depend on the paper type. For most non-practical papers the board requires 24 out of 80 (30%). For practical-subject theory the minimum is 21 out of 70 (30%). Language papers with 100 marks require 30 out of 100 .
Repeaters and private candidates sit 100-mark theory-only papers for practical subjects and need 30/100 to pass. The marksheet issued by the board shows actual marks, not just grades.
Key rules you must know
- You must score the minimum in each subject’s theory component and meet the 33% aggregate across all subjects. Both conditions are needed to pass.
- Theory and practical are evaluated separately; both must be cleared for practical subjects.
- If you missed internal assessments, the theory pass threshold rises — you’ll need higher theory scores since internal marks won’t be added.
- Grace marks are possible but discretionary; there’s no fixed number guaranteed.
- The old supplementary exam has been removed. Instead, students get up to three attempts within the same year ; the best score is considered final and attempts are not shown on the marksheet.
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2026 passing marks — dates, attempts and fees
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Article updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Exam 1 (Main) | Feb 28 – Mar 17, 2026 |
| Exam 1 result | April 2026 |
| Exam 2 | Apr 25 – May 8, 2026 |
| Exam 2 result | May 2026 |
| Exam 3 (tentative) | June 2026 |
| Exam fee (Exam 2 & 3) | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1 Subject | 140 |
| 2 Subjects | 270 |
| 3 or more Subjects | 400 |
Quick table: theory passing marks
| Paper type | Theory total | Minimum to pass theory |
|---|---|---|
| Non-practical subjects | 80 | 24 (30%) |
| Practical-subject theory | 70 | 21 (30%) |
| Language subjects | 100 | 30 (30%) |
| Repeaters / Private (theory-only) | 100 | 30 (30%) |
What happens if you fail or want to improve
If you fail in Exam 1 you can apply for Exam 2 through your school or the board process. A third attempt is offered in June (tentative). The marksheet records the best marks; the number of attempts is not shown. Colleges use the marks, and divisions or grades are applied by institutions separately.
Sources and verification
All figures here follow the board’s announced passing criteria and the official exam schedule for 2026. If you need registration windows or school-level procedure details, contact your school office or the official KSEAB portal.
FAQs
Q: Is 33% the passing mark for aggregate subjects? A: Yes. You must reach 33% aggregate across all subjects to pass.
Q: If I score 29 in one subject but high marks in others, will I pass? A: No. Each subject has a separate minimum; 29 in a subject is a fail.
Q: Did passing marks change for 2026? A: The board set the theory minimum at 30% per subject while keeping 33% aggregate .
Q: Can practical marks save a low theory score? A: No. Theory and practical are checked separately; you must clear both.
Q: What if I missed internal assessments? A: You will need higher theory marks because internal marks won’t be added.
Q: Are grace marks fixed? A: No. Grace marks are discretionary and not guaranteed.
Q: Is the old supplementary exam still available? A: No. It’s replaced by the three-attempt system within the same year.
Q: Will passing in Exam 2 affect college admission? A: No. The marksheet shows the best score ; attempts are not recorded.