Karnataka SSLC 10th Result 2026 (Out) Live Updates: 94.10% pass; check scores on karresults.nic.in; 3rd exam scrapped, says minister

Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Declared: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially declared the Karnataka SSLC Result 2026, bringing relief to more than 8.65 lakh students who were awaiting their Class 10 scores.

The results were announced at a press conference in Bengaluru and are now available on official websites, including karresults.nic.in, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, and sslc.karnataka.gov.in. Students can also access their scorecards via DigiLocker and SMS services.

Large candidate base and examination scale
Around 9 lakh students had registered for the SSLC examinations this year, including fresh candidates, repeaters, and private candidates, while over 8 lakh appeared for the exams.

The examinations were conducted from March 18 to April 2, 2026, across 2,871 centres in the state. The schedule saw a minor revision when the third language paper, originally set for March 30, was postponed to March 31 due to Mahavir Jayanti. Despite this, the overall examination timeline remained unaffected.

The declared result pertains to Exam 1 of the SSLC 2026 cycle, which is crucial for students progressing to higher secondary education.

Pass criteria and evaluation changes
Students are required to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject to pass. Reports indicate a 35 per cent pass requirement per subject, continuing from recent evaluation norms.

A notable change this year is the third language paper being assessed with marks instead of grades. This follows directions linked to a Karnataka High Court clarification that evaluation should continue under existing rules, with systemic changes deferred to future academic cycles.

These marks are now reflected in the scorecards released.
Students who have not cleared one or more subjects will have the opportunity to appear for supplementary examinations (Exam 2), with details expected to be announced shortly.

Pass percentage and performance trends
Alongside individual results, the board has released key performance data, including the overall pass percentage, district-wise statistics, and other highlights.

Last year, the overall pass percentage stood at 62.34 per cent, while in 2024 it was initially 53 per cent before later revision. Trends in previous years have shown girls outperforming boys in pass percentages.

Detailed district-wise performance and topper information are part of the official release, offering insights into regional outcomes.

Provisional marks memo and admissions
The marks memo available online is provisional. Original certificates will be distributed later through respective schools.

Students are advised to carefully verify details such as name, registration number, school name, subject-wise marks, total score, grade, and pass/fail status after downloading their results.

These documents will play a key role in admissions to higher secondary courses.

With the declaration now complete, the Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 provides a comprehensive academic snapshot for Class 10 students across the state.