Summary
KSEAB has permitted candidates who could not appear for SSLC Exam-1 due to insufficient attendance to register for SSLC Exam-2 as private candidates.
The SSLC Exam-2 is scheduled to be conducted from May 18 to May 25, 2026.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has permitted candidates who could not appear for SSLC Exam-1 due to insufficient attendance to register for SSLC Exam-2 as private candidates. The decision offers a crucial second opportunity for students who missed their Class 10 board examinations earlier this year.
According to the board’s notification, this relaxation applies only to students who had initially registered for SSLC Exam-1 but were unable to take the test because they did not meet the mandatory attendance requirement. To be eligible, candidates must be 15 years of age as of March 1, 2026. These students will now be allowed to appear for SSLC Exam-2 under the private candidate category, subject to fulfilling all other criteria.
As per existing norms, students must maintain a minimum of 75 per cent attendance to be eligible for board examinations.
The SSLC Exam-2 is scheduled to be conducted from May 18 to May 25, 2026, as per the timetable released earlier by KSEAB. Notably, the board has reduced the number of attempts this year from three to two, following an exceptional performance in SSLC Exam-1, which recorded a pass percentage of 94.1 per cent.
In addition, the Karnataka government has made it mandatory for students who failed in SSLC Exam-1 to register for the upcoming Exam-2. School Education and Literacy Minister S Madhu Bangarappa has directed officials across the state to ensure that all unsuccessful candidates are registered and adequately prepared for the second attempt.
Official data reveals that a total of 45,415 students did not clear SSLC Exam-1. Among them, 20,691 students failed in one subject, 10,509 in two subjects, 6,103 in three subjects, 3,799 in four subjects, 2,552 in five subjects, and 1,716 students failed in all subjects.
Apart from those who failed, students seeking to improve their scores have also been given the option to appear for Exam-2. The decision follows the recent announcement of SSLC Exam-1 results, where 7,70,209 regular fresh candidates appeared, and 7,24,794 successfully passed the examination. Notably, six students achieved a perfect score of 625 out of 625, emerging as toppers with 100 per cent marks.
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026
