Karnataka SSLC Social Answer Key 2026
The Karnataka SSLC Social Science exam concluded on April 2, 2026 and subject experts have published an unofficial answer key. You can use this key to self-evaluate; the paper was rated easy to moderate by students and teachers.
Karnataka SSLC Social Answer Key 2026: What happened today
Reporting for the exam closed before the paper began. Candidates were asked to reach the centre by 9:30 AM and no entry was allowed after reporting closed. The question paper was distributed at 10:15 AM and writing started at 10:30 AM after the 15-minute reading time.
A few administrative reminders from the exam day: use black pen for answers and headings, underline key terms for clarity, and expect a 5-mark map question requiring marking on the map.
Karnataka SSLC Social Answer Key 2026: Unofficial key and self-evaluation
Subject experts released an unofficial answer key covering objective and short-answer questions. You should cross-check your answers from Sections I and II using that key to estimate your score.
Around 22 marks of the paper were application-based questions. The full paper carried 80 marks across 38 questions . Use the section-wise weightage below to focus on high-mark areas when you self-evaluate.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam date | April 2, 2026 |
| Exam time | 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM (includes reading time) |
| Total marks | 80 |
| Total questions | 38 |
Section-wise marks and question count
| Section | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| History | 25 | 11 |
| Geography | 22 | 9 |
| Political Science | 11 | 5 |
| Sociology | 8 | 5 |
| Economics | 7 | 4 |
| Business Studies | 7 | 4 |
Karnataka SSLC Social Answer Key 2026: Evaluation and result dates
The board is likely to begin evaluation around April 8, 2026 . Results are expected in the first or second week of May 2026 , following the usual 30–45 day window from the last exam.
If you plan to self-evaluate, add marks for objective and short answers first, then allocate time to estimate long-answer and map marks. Remember that the unofficial key is only for an estimate; final marks depend on board evaluation.
Quick exam-day tips you might still use
Stick to using a black pen and underline dates and keywords for better presentation. For map marking, label clearly; one question carries 5 marks . Keep answers crisp and point-wise for 3–4 mark questions.