KSEAB SSLC, 2nd PUC Timetable 2027 Out: Exam 1 & Exam 2 Dates, Timings, PDF

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) released the tentative KSEAB SSLC and 2nd PUC timetable 2027 on October 8, 2026. Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 begins on February 27, 2027, and SSLC Exam 1 begins on March 22, 2027. Both classes also have an Exam 2 session in May 2027.

The timetable is tentative. Students, parents and the public can send objections until October 22, 2026, after which the board is expected to issue the final schedule. The complete date sheets are on the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

Karnataka SSLC, 2nd PUC Exam Dates 2027: Highlights

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 Timetable 2027 (February 27 to March 17)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 opens with Kannada and Arabic on February 27, 2027, and closes with Hindi on March 17, 2027. Most papers run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours). Vocational (NSQF) subjects and Hindustani Music run from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (2 hours 15 minutes).

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 Timetable 2027 (May 3 to May 15)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 runs from May 3 to May 15, 2027, in a shorter schedule with more subjects on each day. All papers except the vocational ones run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. On May 15, vocational subjects and Hindustani Music are held in the afternoon, from 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM.

Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Timetable 2027 (March 22 to April 5)

Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 starts with the First Language paper on March 22, 2027, and ends with Social Science on April 5, 2027. First Language, core subjects and JTS papers run from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Second and Third Language papers run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

SSLC students get long gaps before the main papers: two free days before Science, two before Mathematics, and a Sunday break before the April 5 Social Science paper.

Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Timetable 2027 (May 24 to May 31)

Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 follows the same subject order as Exam 1 in a compressed schedule from May 24 to May 31, 2027. Timings and marks are unchanged.

JTS practical and oral exams for Exam 2 will be held at schools on June 1, 2027.

KSEAB Exam Timings and Key Instructions 2027

• Extra time for differently abled students (SSLC): 60 minutes for a 3-hour paper, 50 minutes for a 2.5-hour paper, 40 minutes for a 2-hour paper and 30 minutes for a 1.5-hour paper.
• Alternate subjects for differently abled candidates: Sociology (95), Economics (96), Political Science (97), Hindustani Music (28) and Carnatic Music (29).
• Adarsha Vidyalaya students: Subject codes 15 (English NCERT) and 60 (Hindi NCERT) apply only to students of Adarsha Vidyalayas.
• Notice board display: Principals of PU colleges and headmasters of high schools have been asked to put the timetable up on their notice boards.

How to Raise Objections to the Tentative Timetable

KSEAB has opened a 15-day window, from October 8 to October 22, 2026, for objections from students, parents and the public.

1. Note the exact date, subject and reason for your objection, such as a clash with another exam or a festival.
2. For SSLC, email the objection to dpikseab@gmail.com.
3. For 2nd PUC, email the objection to directorpuekseab@gmail.com.
4. Send it before October 22, 2026, and keep a copy of the sent email.

How to Download the KSEAB SSLC, 2nd PUC Timetable 2027 PDF

1. Go to the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Open the Latest Notifications section on the homepage.
3. Click the notification for the 2027 SSLC or 2nd PUC Exam 1 and Exam 2 tentative timetable.
4. The PDF opens in a new window, in both Kannada and English.
5. Download and save it, and keep a printout near your study table.

Preparation Tips Based on the 2027 Schedule

• Map the gaps: Mark the holidays and no-exam days on your calendar and plan a revision target for each one.
• Finish the syllabus by January: 2nd PUC Exam 1 starts in late February, which leaves February for revision and mock tests.
• Practise with a timer: Write past papers in 3 hours (2 hours 45 minutes for SSLC languages) to build speed.
• Use the reading time: SSLC students get 15 minutes to read the paper; use it to pick the order of questions.
• Watch for the final timetable: Dates can change after the objection period, so check the official site after October 22, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will the Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2027 start?

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 starts on February 27, 2027, and ends on March 17, 2027. Exam 2 runs from May 3 to May 15, 2027.

Q2. When is the Karnataka SSLC exam 2027?

Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 is from March 22 to April 5, 2027, and Exam 2 is from May 24 to May 31, 2027.

Q3. What are the SSLC and 2nd PUC exam timings in 2027?

Most 2nd PUC papers are from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. SSLC First Language and core subjects are from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, and Second and Third Language papers are from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Q4. Is the KSEAB timetable 2027 final?

No. It is a tentative timetable. The board will review objections received until October 22, 2026, before releasing the final version.

Q5. Where can I download the Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC timetable 2027 PDF?

The PDFs are available on the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, under Latest Notifications.

Q6. What is the first exam in Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 2027?

Kannada and Arabic, on February 27, 2027.

Q7. When is the SSLC Mathematics exam 2027?

SSLC Mathematics is on March 30, 2027, in Exam 1 and on May 27, 2027, in Exam 2.